Holy Cross volleyball mourns death of incoming player Amanda Mack
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 21, 2026, 5:48 PM
Last updated Sep 21, 2026

Amanda Mack, a 20-year-old incoming volleyball player for the College of the Holy Cross, passed away on September 16 due to a rare blood disorder called severe aplastic anemia. Mack, who had formerly played at Eastern Kentucky University, was scheduled to begin classes this fall. Tributes were paid to her during a moment of silence at a Holy Cross football game and during a volleyball match. Coach Matthew Cribbin described Mack as enthusiastic and passionate about her future with the program.
- •Amanda Mack died on September 16 at Tampa General Hospital.
- •She transferred to Holy Cross after playing a year at Eastern Kentucky University.
- •Mack was expected to join the Holy Cross volleyball team this fall.
- •A moment of silence was held to honor her memory during a football game.
- •Friends and teammates described Mack as a positive and kind individual.
- 5:48 PMYahoo Sports — Holy Cross mourns death of incoming volleyball player
"Amanda Mack, 20, had rare blood disorder.
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