WINSTON-SALEM, N.C. – Wake Forest volleyball has opened the month of February with a new addition to its program, as the signing of Ava Torrance was announced by head coach Randi Smart on Friday (Feb. 3).
Positioned as a defensive specialist, Torrance comes in as a graduate transfer from Purdue University.
“We are thrilled to add Ava to the Wake family,” said head coach Randi Smart. “She is a great player who has trained and competed with and against the best in the country. Ava’s maturity, leadership, and mentality will make an impact on day one.”
This past fall, Torrance played in a career-best 23 matches for the Boilermakers. The Avon, Indiana native ultimately recorded 98 digs, 16 assists, and eight service aces during the 2022 campaign. Torrance excelled in the classroom through her time at Purdue, securing three Academic All-Big Ten selections (2020-22).
Why Wake?
“I chose Wake Forest for many reasons,” Torrance noted. “The volleyball staff is incredible and made me feel at home from the very beginning. They have also done a great job with recruiting great people that all come from different backgrounds. Academics is important to me and I knew getting a degree from Wake Forest would help me succeed and reach my goals in life. Also, the campus is beautiful and I love the small community that Wake has to offer.”
Ava is the daughter of Dan and Donna Torrance. She has one older sister, Anna. In her studies, she is pursuing a Masters of Science in Management.
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