2025 Field Hockey Roster
Murphy, Ava
Jersey Number 23
Ava Murphy
- Class:
- Sophomore
- Position:
- M
- Height:
- 5-2
- Hometown:
- Boston, Mass.
Bio
2024 (Fr.)
Prep
Personal
Student-Athlete Q&A
What made Liberty University the right place for you to attend college/compete at the collegiate level?
I knew Liberty would be a perfect fit the first moment I stepped foot on campus and experienced the team culture. The love for God, our Country, and field hockey is an unbelievable experience.
Who in your life inspires you and why are they such an inspiration?
My younger seven siblings inspire me to work harder each day and lead by example. They push me to be the best version of myself and continue to get better every single day.
If you picked your jersey/uniform number, why is that number important to you?
I picked 23 because that is the number of my Dad’s fire truck back in Boston also it is the day my mom was born and finally it is also my house number.
What is your favorite hobby outside of athletics?
Running is something I really enjoy.
- Appeared in 16 games, making one start
- Totaled one goal, one assist, three points and five shots (four on goal) on the season
- Scored first career goal at the 24:00 mark of Liberty’s 5-0 home win over Willam & Mary (Sept. 13)
- Tallied first career assist in 2-1 road BIG EAST triumph at Providence, Sept. 27
- Made first collegiate start in the Lady Flames’ home opener versus No. 3 Virginia on Sept. 8
- Notched exactly one shot on five occasions
Prep
- Graduate of Phillips Academy – Andover
- MAX Field Hockey Top 100 Player as a senior, junior and sophomore
- Named NFHCA High School all-region as a senior
- Helped Phillips Academy reach state title game and post 17-2 record during senior season
- Tabbed NEPSAC all-region as a junior while also earning 2022 Under Armour Select Game MVP honors
- Guided her squad to 16-1-1 mark as a junior
- Earned NEPSAC honorable mention selection as a sophomore and freshman
- Competed at the club level for Northeast Elite (2022-23)
- Helped her club team to a pair of fifth place finishes at the 2022 and 2023 U19 USA Club National Tournaments
- Competed in three sports in high school, including field hockey for four years, varsity ice hockey for four years and track & field for four seasons
- Received a pair of All-NEPSAC track & field accolades
Personal
- Daughter of Matthew and Kathleen Murphy
- Intends on majoring in nursing: pre-licensure
- Birthday is Nov. 5
Student-Athlete Q&A
What made Liberty University the right place for you to attend college/compete at the collegiate level?
I knew Liberty would be a perfect fit the first moment I stepped foot on campus and experienced the team culture. The love for God, our Country, and field hockey is an unbelievable experience.
Who in your life inspires you and why are they such an inspiration?
My younger seven siblings inspire me to work harder each day and lead by example. They push me to be the best version of myself and continue to get better every single day.
If you picked your jersey/uniform number, why is that number important to you?
I picked 23 because that is the number of my Dad’s fire truck back in Boston also it is the day my mom was born and finally it is also my house number.
What is your favorite hobby outside of athletics?
Running is something I really enjoy.
Liberty Defeats JMU 4-1
Thursday, September 04
Josefina Tomasi & Coach Parsley-Blocker Talk About The Win Over JMU
Wednesday, September 03
Coach Parsley-Blocker & Lou Combrinck Talk About Preparing For The Start Of The Season
Wednesday, August 27
Reagan Underwood: Running a New Race
Tuesday, April 15
