Former EKU Volleyball player Amanda Mack has died at the age of 20, with the Colonels sharing their grief after news of her death on Wednesday, Sept. 16. The message from EKU Volleyball was simple and heartfelt, reflecting the loss felt by the wider program and community.
Mack was part of the Colonels in 2025, playing her sophomore season after transferring from the University of Cincinnati. She later went on to play volleyball at Holy Cross University in Massachusetts, marking a collegiate journey that connected several programs before her death at such a young age.
EKU Volleyball's message
In a Facebook post, EKU Volleyball said: "We mourn her loss, but will forever cherish our memories together." The team also added that "the entire EKU community sends our thoughts and prayers to her family, friends, and all of her teammates through the years."
Those words underline how deeply Mack was regarded by those around her. For a former player to be remembered so directly by her old program is a sign of the impact she had beyond the court, as teammates and coaches tried to put their feelings into words.
Who Amanda Mack was
Amanda Mack's story in college volleyball included time with the University of Cincinnati, EKU, and later Holy Cross University in Massachusetts. In 2025, she was in her sophomore season for the Colonels, making her death at 20 even more difficult to process for those who knew her through the game.
The loss has left EKU Volleyball mourning a former player whose time with the program is now remembered with care and sadness. The team has already made clear that while Mack is gone, the memories she created will remain with the Colonels and the wider EKU community.
