Vanderbilt University · 2026

Samantha
Wunsch

Opposite hitter. Environmental advocate.
Protecting courts and the planet.

1,000+

Career Kills

6'3"

Opposite Hitter

3×

All-Sun Belt

Years D-I

About

Athlete.
Advocate.
Problem Solver.

Samantha Wunsch is a graduate transfer competing for the Vanderbilt Commodores while pursuing a Master of Legal Studies with a focus on land conservation and environmental advocacy.

A 6'3" opposite hitter from Austin, Texas, Samantha led Texas State in kills for back-to-back seasons, surpassed 1,000 career kills in 2025, and earned three consecutive All-Sun Belt First Team honors — all while maintaining Dean's List and Presidents List grades.

Her Instagram bio says it all: "Protect your mother 🌎"

Quick Facts

Position: Opposite Hitter (#8)
Height: 6'3"
Hometown: Austin, TX
High School: Vandegrift HS
Current School: Vanderbilt University
Previous School: Texas State University
Degree: M.S. Legal Studies
Focus: Land Conservation & Environmental Law

Highlights

On The Court

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Honors & Awards

▸ 2024 AVCA All-Southwest Region
▸ Three-Time All-Sun Belt First Team (2023–2025)
▸ Four-Time Sun Belt Offensive Player of the Week
▸ 1,000+ Career Kills (November 2025)
▸ CSC Academic All-District (2024)
▸ Sun Belt Elite Award Winner (2024)
▸ Texas State Student-Athlete of the Year Nominee (2024)
▸ Austin Sports Journal All-Texas Team (2025)

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Protecting More Than a Court

When she's not competing at the D-I level, Samantha is studying land conservation and environmental law at Vanderbilt Law. She believes protecting natural spaces and competing at the highest level aren't separate pursuits — they're the same fight.

Samantha Wunsch