HS Career:4 year letter winner in basketball…Averaged 18 ppg, 10 rpg and 4 spg as a senior…Conference MVP during junior and senior years…District Champions…4 year letter winner in volleyball…Conference MVP in volleyball during junior and senior years…Volleyball district champions…Class Vice-President…Graduated with honors.

 

College Career: Also plays on Lady Lions volleyball team...Dean's List (So./Jr.)... Junior: Appeared in 24 games once volleyball season ended...Averaged 11.3 ppg and 5.6 rpg...Had 3 double-doubles...Had season-highs of 21 points and 11 rebounds in the AAC tournament against Tennessee Wesleyan...Shot 72% from the Free Throw line...Made 49% of her shots from the field...AAC All-Academic Team...NCCAA All-Mid East Region Honorable Mention...Soph: Played in 22 games as a sophomore (after competing at volleyball nationals)…Averaged 9.7 ppg and 5.4 rpg…Scored 20 points in a conference game against Union…Scored in double-figures 10 games…Frosh: Played in only 4 basketball games because of injuries as a freshman...Was AAC's Volleyball Freshman of the Year…Named to the Volleyball NCCAA Mid-East All-Region Team.

 

Favorite Bible Verse: 1 Corinthians 10:31 -" So whether you eat or drink or whatever you do, do it all for the glory of God."

 

Favorite Bible Character (other than Jesus): Peter & Esther

 

Favorite Athletes: Tim Duncan

 

Parents: Larry & Monika Smith

 

Future Plans: Possibly Physical Therapy. Eventually get married and have a family.

 

What I Like Best About Bryan College: "There are many things that I have come to like about Bryan. First, the staff members here are very open and willing to help you with whatever you need. The professors help you beyond the classroom settings and want to see you achieve more than you thought possible. Second, the students here for the most part are genuine and I have met some of my closest friends here. Thirdly, even though the campus is small it is still beautiful and I love the mountains. Last but not least, I love the Christian influence that is on campus. Over the past three years I have grown spiritually more than ever and it is because of the influences here at Bryan."

 

Coach's Comment: "Amber is one of the better post players in this conference. She runs the floor well, is strong, has a nice touch from 12-15 feet, and a has a variety of power moves down low. She is tough to contend with. She is a joy to coach and always strives to be as good as she can be."