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The University of Mississippi Athletics
GET TO KNOW: Softball's Alyssa Gonzalez
1/4/2017 | Softball
In the first of a 10-part series introducing the Ole Miss softball newcomers for the 2017 season, Wednesday's profile features first baseman Alyssa Gonzalez.
Alyssa Gonzalez | 1B | R/R | 5-10 | Fr. | Chino, Calif. (Chino HS)
What made you choose Ole Miss?
I chose Ole Miss because of the family atmosphere from the players and coaches. Also, because of the beautiful campus and amazing facilities available to us as players.
What do you like most about Ole Miss and Oxford?
The thing I like most about Ole Miss is the beautiful campus that I get to see every day. The thing I like about Oxford is the small college town and wonderful people who support Ole Miss Athletics.
What is your favorite part about being an athlete at Ole Miss?
Being able to be different in a way than other students.
What is your favorite Ole Miss tradition?
The Chucky Mullins award. I think that keeping the number of a beloved player, with such passion for the game, is amazing.
Quick Hits…
Pick anywhere in the world to vacation, where would you go? Costa Rica
What is your go-to hangout place? Friends house
Team you're looking most forward to playing on the 2017 schedule? Oklahoma
What is your dream profession/career? Los Angeles Police Officer
Favorites…
Movie: The Polar Express
Band/Artist: Drake
TV Show: Prison Break
Actress/Actor: Jennifer Aniston
Snack Food: Little Bites muffins
Ice cream flavor: Mint
Candy bar: Almond Joy
Fruit: Watermelon
Cereal: Cinnamon Toast Crunch
Home cooked meal: Menudo
Fast food restaurant: Del Taco
Soda: Dr. Pepper
Place to eat in Oxford: South Depot
Female athlete: Abby Wambach
Male athlete: Adrian Gonzalez
Professional team: Los Angeles Dodgers
Animal: Dog
Holiday: Christmas
For all Ole Miss Softball news and information, go to OleMissSports.com and follow the Rebels on Twitter at @OleMissSoftball, on Facebook at Ole Miss Softball and on Instagram at Instagram.com/olemisssoftball. Fans can also follow head coach Mike Smith on Twitter at @msmithsb16. Additionally, fans can get a behind the scenes look at Ole Miss Softball on Snapchat under the handle, @OleMissSoftball.
