Ryleigh Ervin

Ryleigh Ervin
Marquette Cross Country poses for media day pictures in the Al McGuire Center in Milwaukee, WI on August 21st, 2025.

Photo by: Marquette Athletics

Taya Gummerson, Ryleigh Ervin, Paige Haglund, Kaylie Earl, Elise Fischer, Brynn Miller, Allison Opalka
Marquette Cross Country poses for media day pictures in the Al McGuire Center in Milwaukee, WI on August 21st, 2025.

Photo by: Marquette Athletics

Class:
Freshman
High School:
Chugiak HS
Hometown:
Eagle River, Alaska

TFRRS Profile

2025-26:
Indoor (Fr.): Competed in five events ... recorded a personal-best 400m in 1:04.10 at Tierney Classic ... posted a PR 600m in 1:45.79 at GVSU Bill Clinger ... achieved a personal-record 800m in 2:21.98 at Blue Demon Alumni Classic.
Cross Country (Fr.): Ran in four meets for the Golden Eagles ... Made her collegiate debut and set a 4k PR of 15:43.7 at the Vic Godfrey Open ... Ran a 5k PR of 21:22.3 at the Joe Piane Invitational ... Set a 6k PR of 25:36.5 at the Bradley Pink Classic.

High School: Four-year letterwinner in cross country and track & field at Chugiak High School and Aviana High School … ASAA state runner up in the 4x800 in 2025 … Region IV 800m champion in 2024 … ASAA state runner up in the 800m … ASAA state 4x800 and 4x400 champion … Two-time team state championships in track & field and cross country … 400m PR of 1:01.30 … 800m PR of 2:21.60 … 1600m PR of 5:17.29.

Personal: Daughter of Shannon and James Ervin … Has three siblings, Rhiannon, Rhema and Ronan … Majoring in nursing.

Why Marquette: “After visiting, I knew that Marquette was the right choice for me. The team and coaches were welcoming, the nursing school had a lot to offer, and I can pursue my goals as a student-athlete in a challenging and supportive environment.”