East Texas A&M University Athletics

2011 Track and Field: Competed in five meets for A&M-Commerce ... Ran a 2:04.78 in the 800 meter dash at the Tarleton State Invitational while posting a season-best in the 1500 meter run (4:10.09) ... Finished 26th in the 1500 meter at the Mean Green Twilight with a time of 4:12.62 ... Ran in the 3000 meter steeplechase in three events, highlighted by a ninth-place finish at the Lone Star Conference Championships (10:33.47) ... Posted a season-best 10:20.74 showing at the Michael Johnson Invitational.

2010 Cross Country: 25th at the ECU Tiger Chase Invitational ... 34th at the LSC Championships ... 63rd at the NCAA South Central Regional ... 95th at the Cowboy Jamboree.

Prior to A&M-Commerce: A four-time regional qualifier and three-time team MVP and team captain of the cross country team ... Team was two-time district champions and three-time regional qualifier in cross country ... Named track runner of the year as a sophomore and as a senior ... Team track MVP as a junior ... A two-time regional qualifier in track and field ... Team won district as a senior in track and field.

Personal: Born November 29, 1991 ... Son of Raymond and Jean Mata ... Plans to major in construction engineering.

Mata's A&M-Commerce Career-Bests
800 Meter Run: 2:04.78 - Tarleton State Invitational (Mar. 10, 2011)
1500 Meter Run: 4:10.09 - Tarleton State Invitational (Mar. 10, 2011)
3000 Meter Steeplechase: 10:20.74 - Michael Johnson Invitational (Apr. 23, 2011)