University of Nevada Athletics

RENO, Nev. - Holding down the hot corner for the Wolf Pack softball team this season will be junior Melissa Arriaga. Arriaga, a Palmdale, Calif., native, comes to Reno after beginning her collegiate career at McNeese State.

"We expect that Melissa will have a major impact on any success we have this season," said head coach Matt Meuchel. "She is an extremely gritty competitor both defensively and offensively and has the versatility to play several defensive positions."

Here's more about Melissa Arriaga:

The best place on campus is: The Quad
Favorite thing about being at Nevada is: The snow
A place I've never been but would love to visit: Australia
Favorite class: Psychology
Favorite food: Italian
Least favorite food: Chinese
Favorite movie: Forrest Gump
Favorite actor: Adam Sandler
Favorite actress: Mila Kunis
Favorite TV show: Any one of ESPN's 30 for 30s
Most prized possession: My jewelry box
Where I want to be 10 years from now: Married, and with a job.
Favorite singer or group: One Direction
I wear my number because: Because I hit my first home run when I was nine years old.
Favorite junk food: Hot Cheetos
Person you would most like to trade places with for a day: Sofia Vergara
Person who has most influenced your athletic career: My parents.
The best advice you have ever been given: "I would rather have a player play with heart and passion than rely on their talent."
Something people would be surprised to know about me: I enjoy watching movies from the 30's and 50's.
If I could have dinner with any two people in history it would be: Jimmy Valvano and Anne Frank
My favorite sport other than softball is: Volleyball
If you could have any car, what would it be: A 1979 Dodge Charger
My advice to kids is: Don't give up… Never give up.
What is the most played song in your music library: "December, 1963" by Frankie Valli and The Four
My biggest fan: My little sister
Individual goals for the season: Hit my first collegiate home run.
Biggest pet peeve: People who take up two parking spots.
If stranded on a deserted island, three things I would take with me: A GPS, water, and Chris Evans.