University of South Alabama Athletics

Prior to South Alabama: Transfer from ETSU, where she spent the last two seasons ... Appeared in 18 games with 14 starts her freshman year ... Recorded two goals, three assists and seven points in 1,061 minutes of action ... Was named to the SoCon All-Freshman Team.

High School: Played at Gulf Breeze High School ... Recorded 39 goals and 18 assists. 

Club: Played for the Gulf Coast Texans for eight years, where she was part of a Regional Championship team. 

Personal: Full name is Ava Leigh Matherne ... Daughter of Gary and Torri Matherne ... Has two younger sisters, Mia and Lana ... Favorite movie is Spiderman ... Favorite book is the Bible ... Favorite professional sports team is Chelsea ... Favorite athlete is Micheal Jordan ... Favorite music artist is Drake ... Favorite food is Thai food ... Favorite subjects are anatomy and physiology.

Major: Professional Health Sciences