Riley graduated from Rutgers University-Newark as one of the best women's volleyball players the program has ever seen.
Riley finished her playing career with more than 2,000 digs and was named NJAC Defensive Player of the Year in her freshman campaign. In her four years as a Scarlet Raider she was named NJAC Honorable Mention three times and in her senior season was named NJAC First Team All-Conference. She also added ECAC Honorable Mention in that same season.
After graduation, Riley became an assistant coach under Megan Knott where she will use her experience to help elevate the women's volleyball program and continue to help build on past success.