BEFORE BETHUNE-COOKMAN: Spent time at both Miami-Dade and Benedictine College • Played shortstop for the Ravens of Benedictine and head coach Dan Grigs • Earned a conference title at Miami-Dade under head coach Steve Hertz • All-Conference performer in 2006 and 2007 • Selected as an All-Region performer in 2007

PERSONAL: José A. Lozada is the son of José L. Lozada ... father attended the University of Puerto Rico ... played both basketball and volleyball in high school ... chose to attend Bethune-Cookman University because it was in the state of Florida ... made an official visit to Texas Tech ... plans to try and help the Wildcats win a Regional this season ... enjoys playing dominoes in his spare time.

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Favorite Sports Team ... New York Yankees

Favorite Athletes ... Roberto Alomar, Derek Jeter

Favorite Food ... Puerto Rican favorites

Favorite Television Show ... Friends

Favorite Movie ... Man On Fire

Favorite Musical Group ... Sin Bandera

Favorite Novel ... Pasión de Gavilanes