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2024 Women's Soccer Roster
Avery Paulson
- Class:
- Freshman
- Height:
- 5-5
- Hometown:
- Roswell, Ga.
- Prev School:
- Fellowship Christian School
- Named to the 2024 Conference USA All-Freshman team
- Appeared in all 21 games, making 15 starts
- Led all freshmen with over 1,100 minutes played
- Paced Liberty freshmen with nine points and five assists with two goals
- Totaled 24 shots with 11 on goal, earning a 0.458 shot percentage
- Scored first career goal in a 2-0 triumph over Old Dominion on Aug. 18
- Tallied first career assists with two in a 3-1 victory at ETSU on Aug. 25
- Earned a multi-contribution performance with a goal and an assist in a 4-0 win at Jacksonville State on Sept. 19.
- Included on the CUSA Commissioner’s Academic Honor Roll
Prep
- Attended Fellowship Christian School where she was a four-year starter and a two-time team captain
- Helped lead her team to the state championship
- A multi-sport athlete, also participated in basketball where she was a three-year starter and was named the team’s best defensive player in her freshman and sophomore years
Student-Athlete Q&A
What made Liberty University the right place for you to attend college/compete at the collegiate level?
I loved the campus the minute I came to visit and being in the Christian environment. The team, people, and coaches were also amazing as well as the facilities.
Who in your life inspires you and why are they such an inspiration?
My parents and my grandparents inspire me because of how hard they’ve worked, and they are a great example of how to live for the Lord as well.
What is your most memorable athletic moment/accomplishment?
Winning 2 state championships and going to nationals in the summer with my club team, and beating Virginia Tech last year.
Do you have any relatives who are playing or have played college or professional sports? (Names, relation to you, what/where they played)?
Grandad played football at Georgetown College and uncle played baseball at Samford.
Favorite meal (breakfast/lunch/dinner) and what is that special meal?
Pasta with chicken sausage or burrito bowl.Â
What is the first app you check on your phone each day?
I either check Text messages or Snapchat first usually.
What is your favorite hobby outside of athletics?
I just love to hang out with my friends and go shopping.
Do you have any current pets (name and type of animal)?
I have a dog named Jett.
Who was your favorite athlete growing up?
Messi.
What is your dream vacation spot and why?
Greece is my dream vacation.
