University of St. Thomas Athletics
2019-20 Women's Basketball Roster
Roster
Amber Darge
- Position:
- G
- Height:
- 5-11
- Class:
- Sophomore
- High School:
- Regis
- Hometown:
- Eau Claire, Wis.
Academics: Exercise Science major...
Tommie Career:
2019-20: finished fifth among MIAC players in 3-point baskets (58) and eighth in 3-point proficiency at 37 percent.
2020-21: missed season with an injury...
Career Highs: (through 2019-20): Points 26, Rebounds 5, Assists 5, Steals 2
Prior to UST: Amber was Class Valedictorian with a 4.0 GPA... played volleyball and ran track & field in high school...Junior and Senior Class President... Basketball: 4X varsity letter recipient, 2X all-conference (2nd and 1st Team), 2X team captain, 2X All-Northwest selection (5th and 2nd Team), 2018 WBCA All-Star Game participant, 2018 MN/WIS All-Star Border Battle Participant, 2018 Team MVP, Cloverbelt Conference Scholar Athlete
Family: Daughter of Mike and Lori Darge, and both attended the UW-Eau Claire... dad ran track & field in college... has one brother, Andrew Darge.
What did you do this summer? This summer, Amber worked for ACR Homes, a company that specializes in providing care to individuals with physical and cognitive disabilities. Through this work, she was able to gain a new perspective on how to provide meaning in someone's life, as well as gain a lot of experience in providing direct medical and therapeutic care to individuals.
What makes St. Thomas special? Amber says what makes St. Thomas so special is how dedicated each student/athlete is and how they are willing to pursue excellence in all that they do.
Favorite Athlete: Simone Biles
What is on your pre-game playlist: Anything upbeat
What is on the top of your bucket list: Go skydiving
What is your career ambition or dream job: Amber is currently majoring in Exercise Science, and hopes to pursue a career in either physical therapy or occupational therapy.
