Ubaldo Ayala

Bio

2024-25 Sophomore Season: Earned four top-five finishes in a pair of season-opening meets at home against McMurry on Oct. 11 and 12, finishing third in both the 200 IM (2:17.39) and 400 IM (4:53.35), fourth in the 200 breast (2:35.41), and fifth in the 100 breast (1:10.57) … Had a solid weekend in a pair of meets at the University of Ozarks (Oct. 18-19) as he recorded a pair of top-five individual finishes and was part of the Gents’ winning 200 medley relay team (1:46.56) … Finished third in both the 100 breast (1:09.88) and 200 breast (2:35.51) … Closed his Fall season with an impressive performance at Millsaps College on Oct. 26 as he won the 200 back (2:20.33), earned a runner-up finish in the 200 breast (2:41.12), and finished third in the 100 breast (1:10.67) … He also was part of the Gents’ winning 200 medley relay team (1:46.49) … Started the second half of his season strong as he earned a runner-up finish in the 200 IM (2:16.18) at home in a dual meet versus Millsaps on Jan. 17 … He also recorded third-place finishes in both the 100 back (1:06.06) and 100 breast (1:09.96) and was part of the winning 200 medley relay squad (1:46.05) … Picked up two more top-five finishes in a double dual meet at home versus Austin College and the University of St. Thomas on Jan. 18, finishing third in the 200 IM (2:17.08) and fifth in the 100 breast (1:10.38) … Placed 10^th in the consolation final of the 400 IM (4:41.61) at the 2025 SCAC Championships in Garland, Texas to cap his season … Selected the Southern Collegiate Athletic Conference (SCAC) Character and Community Male Student Athlete of the Week in October, which is an award that honors the efforts of student-athletes who excel in the field of athletics, and also serve their campus and community.

2023-24 Freshman Season: Had an impressive rookie season as he earned three top-10 finishes in his first weekend of action ... He also recorded three individual wins - once in the 200 Breast on Oct. 28 vs. Millsaps (2:32.15), and twice on Jan. 10 vs. Millsaps in the 50 Back where he set a season-best time (28.51), and the 100 Breast (1:08.87).

Prior to Centenary: Hallsville student athlete of the week ... Captain of my high school swim team for three years ... Captain of my club team for two years ...  Regional qualifier and “A” finalist all 4 years of high school.

Personal: Born on July, 14 2004 in Dallas, Texas ... Parents Ubaldo Sr. and Erika Ayala ... Sibling is Emiliano Ayala ... Double Majoring in Business administration and economics 

Favorite Movie: Spider Man: Into the Meta-Verse

Favorite Hobbies: Fishing and Camping

Favorite Athelete: Caeleb Dressel