Lehigh Athletics
Women's Volleyball Roster
Amanda Clark
| Number: | 13 |
| Position: | MB |
| Height: | 6'1" |
| Class Year: | Jr. |
| Major: | Biology |
| Hometown: | Irvine, Calif. |
| Previous School: | Northwood |
WHY LEHIGH? "I chose to play at Lehigh because it gave me a great opportunity to attend a rigorous academic institution, while being able to play competitive volleyball. It was a great balance for me. Also, I love the beautiful campus."
ON THE STUDENT-ATHLETE EXPERIENCE? "It means that you're part of one big family. It feels awesome to have support from all the othe...r athletes as well as the faculty and staff."
2012 (JUNIOR SEASON)
Named to the Patriot League Academic Honor Roll…Named to the Patriot League’s Academic All-Patriot League team...Scholar-Athlete award recipient for the third consecutive season…Finished second on the team with 206 kills (2.82 kills per set), 48 total blocks, 42 digs and a .229 hitting percentage…Had 19 kills, a .318 hitting percentage and three total blocks against Rutgers…Knocked down 16 kills, blocked two attacks and collected a season-high five digs against Bucknell…Registered 12 kills and a season-high six blocks in Lehigh’s first ever win at American…Put together a string of four consecutive matches with 10+ kills spanning from October 13 to October 20 in which she averaged 16.25 kills per match, including her season high 20 kills to lead the Mountain Hawks to victory against Colgate, handing the Raiders their first Patriot League loss of the season and snapping Colgate’s eight-game winning streak over Patriot League opponents…Named Molten Player of the Week by the Patriot League for the period ending on October 21.
2011 (SOPHOMORE SEASON)
Stellar sophomore campaign, finishing fourth on the team with 172 kills and second in attack percentage (.267)…Played in all 29 matches…Led the Mountain Hawks with 111 blocks…Second in the Patriot League in blocks and blocks per set (1.08)...Posted a season-high nine total blocks against Robert Morris (9/3)…Had six or more blocks on eight additional occasions…Posted a season-high nine kills against Temple (9/9)…Also had 12 against Holy Cross (9/24) and 10 on two other occasions…Named to the Academic All-Patriot League Team…Team’s Scholar-Athlete Award recipient for second straight season...Named to the Patriot League Academic Honor Roll.
2010 (FRESHMAN SEASON)
Scholar-Athlete Award recipient…Second on the team with .70 blocks per set...Named to the Patriot League Academic Honor Roll.
BEFORE LEHIGH
Amanda Clark is a 6'1" middle blocker from Northwood High School and Saddleback Volleyball Club 18-Ki. As a junior, Clark was moved up to Saddleback's 18-1 team at the end of the club season and helped the team capture the prestigious VolleyFestival Open Championship. Clark captained her high school team during her senior campaign and was given the Coach's Award that same year. Graduating from one of the most prestigious public schools in California, Amanda was a Scholar-Athlete and was on the Principal's Honor Roll every semester.
Career Statistics
|
Year
|
GP
|
K
|
E
|
TA
|
PCT.
|
SA
|
SE
|
DIG
|
BS
|
BA
|
TB
|
A
|
|
2010
|
26
|
113
|
68
|
328
|
.137
|
0
|
0
|
36
|
10
|
54
|
64
|
7
|
|
2011
|
29
|
172
|
65
|
401
|
.267
|
0
|
0
|
36
|
14
|
97
|
111
|
8
|
|
2012
|
21
|
206
|
83
|
536
|
.229
|
0
|
0
|
42
|
8
|
40
|
48
|
1
|
|
Totals
|
76
|
491
|
216
|
1,265
|
.217
|
0
|
0
|
114
|
32
|
191
|
223
|
16
|
GETTING TO KNOW AMANDA
Nickname: Manderz
What’s your favorite thing about Lehigh? The people
Major & Why: Biology because I want to go to graduate school to get my physical therapy doctorate.
Favorite Class at Lehigh: Genetics
Favorite Place on Campus: Drinker House (Residence Hall) 312
Favorite Food: Chicken enchiladas
Favorite Color: Turquoise
Favorite Musical Artist: John Mayer
Favorite Movie: A Walk to Remember
Favorite TV Show: Grey’s Anatomy
Favorite Website: Pinterest
Favorite Pro Team: Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim
Favorite Athlete In Another Sport: Mike Trout
Hobbies: Sleeping and watching TLC
Magazine Cover I'd Like To Be On: Sports Illustrated
Place I'd Like To Visit: Greece
Talent I’d Most Like To Have: Singing
Dream Job: Stay at home mom
I Wear My Jersey Number Because: It was my size
If I Didn't Play Volleyball, I Would Play: Basketball
If I Had $1 Billion, I Would: Build a mansion on the beach!