Amanda didn’t just return to the court—she embodied what leadership and excellence look like for Mines volleyball. After stepping away from the game for three years to work fulltime as a mechanical engineer, she came back for her final season in 2025 and helped propel the Orediggers back to the NCAA Tournament.
Her final season was nothing short of remarkable. Earning AVCA Honorable Mention All-America honors, along with First-Team All-Region and First-Team All-RMAC recognition, she quickly reestablished herself as one of the most complete and dominant players in the conference. Starting nearly every match, she led with consistency and versatility—finishing near the top of the team in kills, digs, and blocks while recording 12 double-doubles. Her ability to impact every phase of the game made her the backbone of a resurgent Mines squad.
Her excellence, however, was never confined to a single season. Across her career, she was a cornerstone of sustained success—contributing to multiple NCAA Tournament appearances, RMAC titles, and deep postseason runs. A multi-time All-RMAC selection and all-American, she surpassed 1,000 career kills and cemented her place in the program record book, including ranking among the top servers in school history. Time and again, she delivered in the biggest moments, from conference championships to high-stakes tournament matches.
What truly defines her legacy is not just the accolades, but the story behind them. Returning after years away from competition and immediately elevating her team back to the postseason, she embodied perseverance, leadership, and elite performance. Her impact was undeniable. She didn’t just contribute to success, she helped restore Mines volleyball to national prominence, proving that true excellence is measured by both achievement and the ability to rise when it matters most.