University of Richmond Athletics
2026-27 Women's Basketball Roster
Jersey Number 4
Ava Persichetti
- Position:
- Guard
- Height:
- 5-10
- Class:
- Sophomore
- High School:
- River Valley HS
- Hometown:
- Blairsville, Pa.
2025-26 (Freshman)
- Made her collegiate debut in the 2025–26 season opener, scoring 12 points on 4-of-7 shooting from three with 3 rebounds in a win over Mount St. Mary’s.
- Appeared in all 34 games with two starts during her freshman campaign, averaging 3.8 points and 1.9 rebounds in 15.1 minutes per game
- Shot 34.2 percent from three-point range, knocking down 25 triples
- Finished with 130 points, 63 rebounds and 25 steals
- Scored 11 points on 5-of-6 shooting in a loss against Fairfield and added 10 points on 5-of-7 shooting at Liberty in back-to-back efficient performances
- Recorded a season-high three steals in a win over La Salle
- Played a role on a Richmond team that won 26 games and led the Atlantic 10 in assists (15.9 per game) and field goal percentage (.456)
- Graduated as the Class of 2025 Salutatorian from River Valley High School
- Three-time Pennsylvania First Team All-State selection
- She set the all-time scoring record in Indiana County and Heritage Conference (Pa.) history, finishing her high school career with 2,416 points, a River Valley HS record.
- Four-time All-Conference honoree
- Two-time Gazette Player of the Year
Women's Basketball Heading to the NCAA Tournament
Sunday, March 15
A10 Womens Basketball Preview
Wednesday, March 04
Women's Basketball Postgame - Rhode Island
Wednesday, February 25
Women's Basketball Highlights vs. Rhode Island
Wednesday, February 25
