Amanda Inserra

Photo by: Miles Oei

Women's Basketball first-ever Pride Night
Jan. 13, 2023

Height:
5-10
Class:
Fifth Year
Hometown:
Saratoga, CA
High School:
St. Francis HS
Position:
Forward
Major:
Molecular, Cell, and Developmental Biology

UC Santa Cruz Success:

2023-24:
- Played in 25 games shooting 41% from field goal, 90% from the free throw line, and averaging 4.9 rebounds a game. Had a season high of 7 3-Point Field goals made against Chapman.
2022-23:
- Played in 24 games. Scored 12.8 points per game while 44% field goals and led the team averaging 42% from the 3-point line, setting school record with 76 three-pointers made and good enough for eighth in the nation.
- Season-high with 30 points on 10 field goals made and tying school record 9 threes made in win at Whittier November 13th.
2021-22:
- Averaged 11.6 points and 6.8 rebounds while starting all 20 games. Led team with 43.2% (48-111) three-point shooting, ranking sixth in the nation. Career-high 30 points on 12-14 FG shooting and 6-7 from long range in the 100-58 home win over Lincoln on February 6th. Named CoSIDA Academic All-District.
2019-20:
- Played in 25 games off the bench. Averaged 4.7 points and 2.5 rebounds a game, shooting 47.4% from the field, and 42.6% from three. Career-high 12 points on 4-5 three-point shooting in 1/12/20 home win over Bethesda. Academic All-ACAA.

HIGH SCHOOL: 4-year Scholar Athlete with High Honors Award at Mountain View St. Francis. League's top rebounder as senior leading Lancers to CIF Playoffs.

PERSONAL: Picked UCSC because she really liked the campus and the great opportunities.
Daughter of Bill and Laurie Inserra. Her parents are most influential because "they are always there to support me and give me advice." Hobbies/Personal interests outside of basketball include watching movies, camping, and water sports.