University of Missouri Athletics

Missouri
2025 (Redshirt Junior)

• Joins the Tigers after transferring from Cal Poly, where she appeared in five matches and earned two shutouts in 2024.

• Missouri coach Kelsey Wys on Wilkerson: “In the recruiting process, it was clear that Riley knew what she was looking for in her next home. She has a great foundation, desire and determination to continue to improve and reach her goals. Looking forward to adding her to our GK Union and getting to work!”

Cal Poly
2024 (Sophomore)

• Appeared in five matches with two shutouts.

• Totaled 24 saves and one clean sheet on the year.

• Recipient of the Michelle George Blasdel Memorial Scholarship.

2023 (Redshirt Freshman)

• Made collegiate debut in a 4-0 win over CSUN (Oct. 15), playing 28 minutes in net and facing two shots to preserve the shutout.

2022 (Freshman)

• Utilized redshirt during her first season.

• Started the second half of an exhibition against San Jose State (Aug. 13), making two saves.

Prep

• Four-year letterwinner at San Luis Obispo High School in San Luis Obispo, Calif.

• Helped lead the Tigers to three straight Mountain League titles and the 2019 CIF Central Section Division I Championship with a 22-3-1 record.

• Mountain League Goalkeeper of the Year as a sophomore and junior.

• All-league selection in 2022 and team MVP in 2021.

• Posted a combined 45-9-5 record through her first three prep seasons.

• Served as a three-year team captain.

• Competed at the club level for Central Coast United SC, where she was a captain.

• Led Coast United to a 51-13-11 overall record during her tenure, highlighted by a Davis Legacy Tournament title in 2021.

• Also played with Fresno Freeze FC.

• Multi-sport athlete who also lettered in golf.

• Involved in Student-Athlete Council, FFA, and served as ASB Spirit Commissioner.

• Earned Elks Student of the Year recognition from Elks Lodge No. 322.

• Spent time coaching goalkeepers in her community.

• Named a scholar-athlete throughout high school.

Personal

• Born June 15, 2004, in San Luis Obispo, Calif.

• Daughter of Riley and Amber Wilkerson; has two sisters, Macey and Cailey.

• Majoring in Agriculture.

• Lists most memorable soccer moment as competing at a Power Four school.

• Pre-match routine includes listening to Thunderstruck by AC/DC.

• Enjoys walks, watching soccer, playing pickleball and ping pong, and binging TV shows.

• Aspires to play professional football.

• Supports Liverpool FC and Olympique Lyonnais Féminin.

• Favorite players include Mohamed Salah, Alisson Becker, Sam Kerr, and Tierna Davidson.

• One thing she can’t live without: her cat, Oliver.

• Biggest inspirations are her parents for their example of hard work, dedication, and discipline.