University of Delaware Athletics
2021 Volleyball Roster
Painter, Amelia
Jersey Number 1
Amelia Painter
- Position:
- Defensive Specialist/Libero
- Height:
- 5-4
- Class:
- Sophomore
- High School:
- Pottsville
- Hometown:
- Pottsville, Pa.
- Major:
- Psychology
Bio
2023 SEASON
2022 SEASON
2021 SEASON
2020-21 SEASON
BACKGROUND
- Appeared in all 29 matches, starting in 18, and played in 104 sets
- Recorded career-bests with 204 digs, 1.96 digs per set, 22 assists, and 20 aces
- Had double-digit digs in seven matches, including a season-best 14 against Towson on Sept. 24
- Had 13 digs against Campbell in semifinals of CAA Conference Tournament
2022 SEASON
- Appeared in 27 matches (23 starts, 98 sets played) in her third season for the Blue Hens
- Scooped a career-best 16 digs at William & Mary (Nov.6)
- Registered her first-career kill at Hampton (Sept. 25) and again at Stony Brook (Oct. 16)
- Finished the season with 156 digs (1.59 digs p/set), 23 assists and four aces
2021 SEASON
- Appeared in 16 matches (2 starts, 36 sets played) in her second season for the Blue Hens
- Scooped a season-best nine digs at Elon (Sept. 25)
- CAA Commissioner's Academic Honor Roll (Fall 2021)
2020-21 SEASON
- Appeared in six matches as a rookie for the Blue Hens
- Had a season-best seven digs at Temple (2/26) in her collegiate debut wth three assists
- Followed that up with six digs against Towson (3/5)
- Earned CAA Commissioner's Academic Honor Roll recognition for the fall semester
BACKGROUND
- Amelia Carolyn Painter
- Born July 3, 2002
- Daughter of Stephanie and Christopher Painter
- Mom is a speech therapist and Dad is a chef
- Has two siblings
- Sister Mary Kate is a member of the Rutgers volleyball team
- Father played baseball at Millersville
- Plans to major in psychology at the University of Delaware
- Has a black belt in karate
- Two-Time all-state selection at Pottsville High School
- Served as team captain her senior season
- A two-year starter at libero and league runner-up in back-to-back season
- Played club for East Coast Power, reaching nationals five consecutive years
- Attained honors in all four years
Highlight: VB CAA Champions - 11/18/23
Sunday, November 19
Highlight: VB vs. Hofstra - 10/22/23
Sunday, October 22
Highlight: VB vs. Hofstra - 10-21-23
Saturday, October 21
Highlight: VB vs. Charleston - 10/1/23
Monday, October 16
