Riley Phillips

Class:
Freshman
Height:
5-7
Prev School:
McIntosh High School
Hometown:
Peachtree City, Ga.

2024 (Fr.)

Made 3 appearances
Made Liberty debut in a 16-4 win over Longwood (Feb. 17), tallied first career goal
Recorded one draw control
Attempted one free-position shot
Included on CUSA Commissioner's Academic Honor Roll

Prep

Graduate of McIntosh High School
Totaled 154 goals, 76 assists and 235 points across three high school seasons (no games in 2020 due to COVID-19 pandemic)
Named Midi MVP her sophomore and junior year after leading team to a 13-5 record (sophomore) 15-5 record (junior), regional titles and reaching the final four of the Georgia state playoffs in both seasons.
Competed at the club level with Atlanta Storm 2023
A multi-sport athlete, also played volleyball at McInctosh

Personal

Daughter of Brett Phillips and Kelly Linnette
Intends on majoring in business
Birthday is Nov. 15

Student-Athlete Q&A
What made Liberty University the right place for you to attend college/compete at the collegiate level?
Liberty University allowed me to be a part of a family who represents God through our sport, which made the University very special to me.

Is there anything special you do pregame or postgame and why?
I always pray during the national anthem.

Who in your life inspires you and why are they such an inspiration?
Both of my parents inspire me because they both played Division 1 sports and had great success.

What is your most memorable athletic moment/accomplishment?
Scoring my first goal my freshman year against my old travel goalie.

If you picked your jersey/uniform number, why is that number important to you?
It is important to me because 11 has always been my family’s special number, since my parents got married on 11/11.

Do you have any relatives who are playing or have played college or professional sports? (Names, relation to you, what/where they played)?
My mom played tennis at Old Dominion. My dad played soccer at Old Dominion and played professionally for the U.S. national team.

Favorite meal (breakfast/lunch/dinner) and what is that special meal?
Dinner because it has the most variety.

What is the first app you check on your phone each day?
Text messages.

What is your favorite hobby outside of athletics?
Hanging out with my friends.

Do you have any current pets (name and type of animal)?
I have three dogs, two are Sheep doodles named Harley and Roxy, and the other is a Yorkie named Toby.

Who was your favorite athlete growing up?
Marie McCool

What is your favorite possession and why?
My phone because I use it every day.

What is your Go-To karaoke song?
I Wanna Dance with Somebody by Whitney Houston.

What is your dream vacation spot and why?
Bora Bora because it is very pretty.