Meet the Mountaineers: Ava Richards

Throughout the spring semester, Mountaineer fans will have the unique opportunity to get acquainted with the West Virginia University volleyball team. Next up – Ava Richards.

What is your favorite thing about WVU?
My apartment

What is your favorite pump up song?
Amili by Lil Wayne

What is your favorite pregame meal?
Pasta alla vodka

What is your favorite getaway spot?
The library

Who are your favorite sports teams?
WVU volleyball

Who's your favorite person to follow on social media?
Elon Musk

Twitter, Instagram or SnapChat?
SnapChat

What is your biggest pet peeve?
Lindsay Proctor chewing with her mouth open

What is your favorite holiday?
My birthday; it makes me feel special

What is your biggest fear?
Fear? I don't know her

If you could pick one person, who would you want to spend the day with?
Stephen Hawking

What do you think is the greatest invention of all time?
Bluetooth

If someone came to your house for dinner, what would you make?
Oatmeal and eggs; mac & cheese if we are close

Is a hot dog a sandwich?
Yes

Who is your celebrity crush?
Drake (love of my life)

What is your favorite uniform combination?
Grey jersey

What is your pregame ritual?
Drake, Drake and Drake

What is one word to describe offseason conditioning?
Ouch

What advice would you give to your younger self?
It probably doesn't matter

I chose WVU because:
Why not?

What's the best advice you've ever been given?
'It is what it is' - Drake

My motto:
Life be like that sometimes

For more information on the Mountaineers, visit WVUsports.com and follow WVUVolleyball on Twitter, Instagram and Facebook.

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Lindsay Proctor

Ava Richards

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