Meet the Freshmen: Ivanna Rivas

This fall, the Oklahoma soccer team will welcome five freshmen into the Sooner family in Lauren Haivala, Madissen Lewis, Kristina O'Donnell, Ivanna Rivas and Madison Verge. SoonerSports.com will provide fans a quick introduction to these new Sooners, with Edmond, Okla., native Rivas up next.

Why I Chose Oklahoma:

It's close to home, the soccer program is great and I love the campus atmosphere!

My favorite Part of OU/Norman so Far:

Campus Corner

Something I'd like for Sooner Fans to Know About Me:

I love pistachio almond ice cream

My Biggest Strengths as a Soccer Player:

Reading the game

Some Areas I'd Like to Improve in as a Soccer Player:

Strength

Major:

Health and Exercise Science

Three Words that Describe Me:

Outgoing, friendly, compassionate

Hobbies and Interests:

Netflix, reading

Favorite Food:

Pizza

Favorite Song:

"Where is the Love?" by The Black Eyed Peas

Favorite TV Show:

"Parks and Recreation"

Favorite Movie:

"The Longest Ride"

Pre-game Superstition/Ritual:

Handshake with Lauren Haivala (the two played club soccer together)

Favorite Quote:

"Every day when I get on the floor I give it my all and play because you never know what tomorrow holds."

Roommates:

Lauren Haivala

Celebrity Crush:

Scott Eastwood

Favorite Professional Athlete:

Kevin Durant

Favorite Person to Follow on Social Media:

Kim Kardashian

Favorite Sports to Watch Other Than Soccer:

Football and basketball

Job I'd Like Outside of Soccer:

Become a dentist