Ellie Livingston

Class:
Sophomore
Position:
F
Height:
5-6
Hometown:
Lancaster, Pa.

2023 (Jr.)

Appeared in all 20 games
Honored as NFHCA Scholar of Distinction for third straight year
Garnered inclusion on NFHCA National Academic Squad for a third time
Tabbed to BIG EAST All-Academic team for third straigh year.
Finished season with two goals, four points and six shots (four on goal)
Scored first career goal in the 39th minute of Liberty’s 5-2 home win over Providence, Sept. 22
Tallied a goal in a 7-1 road win at Longwood (Sept. 24)
Recorded two shots on two occasions, in the Longwood game at in the season opener against Kent State (Aug. 25)

2022 (So.)

Appeared in 16 games, making five starts
Garnered inclusion on NFHCA National Academic Squad
Honored on BIG EAST All-Academic team
Finished season with one assist, one point and 10 shots (six on goal)
Made first career start in 5-0 road BIG EAST win at Villanova (Oct. 7), notching her first career assist in the match on a Daniella Rhodes goal at 33:56
Earned the start in Liberty’s BIG EAST Championship semifinal game versus No. 3 seed/No. 14 Connecticut, a 2-1 win, recorded one shot on goal in the contest
Recorded career-best four shots (all on goal) in the game at Villanova
Notched two shots (one on goal) in regular season finale at No. 14 Old Dominion, Oct. 28
Tallied at least one shot in six contests on the year

Fall 2021 (Fr.)

Appeared in one game, Liberty’s 7-0 home win over Villanova on Oct. 8
Honored as NFHCA Scholar of Distinction
Garnered inclusion on NFHCA National Academic Squad
Honored on BIG EAST All-Academic team

Prep

Graduate of Conestoga Valley High School
Four-year varsity letterwinner
Earned first team all-star status as a junior and senior
Finished in the top three in the league in points both years for Conestoga Valley
Helped Conestoga Valley Buckskins post a 24-10 combined record during junior and senior seasons
Notched 17 goals, six assist and 40 points for a 15-win squad that won a section title and reached the district quarterfinals during her junior campaign
Competed at the club level for Nook Hockey (2017-18, 2020-21) and ABC Hockey (2018-20)
Qualified for National Indoor Tournament (NIT) with ABC Hockey in three straight years

Personal

Daughter of Fin and Brooke Livingston
Sister, Jane, competed on the track & field team at Villanova for five years
Sister, Sophia, is a current sophomore on the Kent State field hockey team
Majoring in biomedical sciences
Birthday is April 11

Student-Athlete Q&A
What made Liberty University the right place for you to attend college/compete at the collegiate level?
I joined the Liberty field hockey team because of the culture. I love how Liberty is committed help me grow as a person as well as an athlete and student.

Is there anything special you do pregame or postgame and why?
I have a routine for eating and stretching for pre and post-game. I love to listen to music before a game.

Who in your life inspires you and why are they such an inspiration?
My older sister, Jane, inspires me because of her grit. She has overcome many obstacles in life and still attacks every day with a positive attitude.

What is your most memorable athletic moment/accomplishment?
My most memorable athletic achievement was winning the league title in high school.

Do you have any relatives who are playing or have played college or professional sports? (Names, relation to you, what/where they played)?
My older sister, Jane, is going into her fifth year running track at Villanova. My younger sister, Sophia, is going to be a freshman on the Kent State field hockey team.

Favorite meal (breakfast/lunch/dinner) and what is that special meal?
I love all breakfast food, especially fresh fruit.

What is the first app you check on your phone each day?
I check my messages in the morning.

What is your favorite hobby outside of athletics?
My favorite is either running or walking.

Do you have any current pets (name and type of animal)?
I have a miniature Golden Doodle, named Freddy.

Who was your favorite athlete growing up?
Sydney McGlaughlin.

What is your favorite possession and why?
My favorite earrings from my mom.

What is your Go-To karaoke song?
Anything from Pitch Perfect.

What is your dream vacation spot and why?
Greece because of the beautiful beaches and the architecture.