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Vessa Turley (WTN: 19.1) wondered when she would feel it. A lot of former recruits told Turley they got the feeling when they toured a college that was right for them. They told her they just knew.

Turley wondered if that would happen for her as she made visit after visit. It finally did once she arrived at San Diego State.

Five-Star Vessa Turley Has Committed to San Diego State
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“On that visit, I was definitely the happiest,” Turley said. “Even my parents could tell. I was just myself. I felt comfortable. I felt like it was the place where I was meant to be. It just really felt like home, and it was a great fit for me.”

The five-star senior from Scottsdale, Arizona has signed to play for the Aztecs, becoming the first five-star recruit to sign with SDSU since 2013. Turley said some “happy tears were shed” when she told her parents about her decision.

Turley received her first call from San Diego State last July and the coaching staff began following her results. She did more research about the school, and liked the SDSU’s academics, athletics, and the proximity to family. It’s only a short flight from Arizona and her grandmother lives in the San Diego area.

“I immediately felt extremely welcomed by both the coaches of the team when I was on my visit. I could just really tell how supportive and connected the team was with one another, and that gave me a great sense of comfort,” Turley said. “I felt like it was a place where I would be challenged while being supported and surrounded by teammates who also have a similar drive.”