ACADEMICS: Major - Division of Undergraduate Studies
2025 / SOPHOMORE SEASON: Saw action in two of Penn State’s games… Took one shot on goal. Kent State (9/14/2025): Helped in 5-2 home win. Lock Haven (10/24/2025): Had one shot on goal in 8-0 road win.
2024 / TRUE FRESHMAN SEASON: Played in 8 of Penn State’s 17 games as a true freshman… Took two shots.
HIGH SCHOOL: Springside Chestnut Hill Academy
PERSONAL: O’Donnell, from Lansdale, Pa., is the twin sister of fellow signee Kerry and a younger sister of Penn State field hockey alumna Brianna O’Donnell (Penn State, ’22). Riley was also a 2022 MAX Field Hockey Class of 2024 Top 50 Player and was selected to compete in the U19 Nexus Championship. O’Donnell was a second team All-State honoree in 2021 and was first team All-League. She is the daughter of Kim and Ken O’Donnell.