- 2016 AVCA All-America Honorable Mention while at University of Oregon
MAJOR INTERNATIONAL COMPETITION:
- 2017: Pan Am Cup (Gold); FIVB World Grand Prix
Did You Know:
- Ranks second at University of Oregon in career digs (2,146) and digs per set (4.63), one of only two Ducks to reach 2,000 digs
- Helped U.S. Women's Junior National Team win bronze at the 2012 NORCECA Women's U20 Continental Championship
- Named AVCA High School All-American in 2013
- Started playing youth club volleyball in 2006 with AZ Sky before concluding her youth club career with Spiral Volleyball Club under Molly Strak
- Parents are Brett and Cristina Benson
- Brothers are Ryne and Nick
- Uncle David Alcoriza was a member o the 1996 U.S. Olympic Shooting Team (trap shooting) and grandfather Ronly Alcoriza) is a member of the ATA National Hall of Fame
Amanda Benson's Favorites
Food: Tacos ... Book: Anything by Edgar Allen Poe ... Music Type: R&B, Hip-Hop ... Movie:Bridesmaids ... Actress: Mila Kunas ... Professional Team: Vandoeuvre Nancy (France) ... Athlete:Michael Jordan
Hobbies and Interests: Writing Poetry; Shopping; Being with friends or family
Most Admired Person: Her immediate family as a whole because "they are my foundation and my reason why I continue to pursue my dreams."
Happiest Moment in Life: "Joining the Women's National Team"