Samantha Wopat of Stanford Volleyball Team dies at 19 – Volleyball News
Samantha "Sam" Wopat, the outside hitter of Stanford University volleyball team died at the age of 19 on Sunday, March 25. She was the former member of the U.S. women's youth and junior volleyball teams.
She faced a medical emergency on Saturday, March 17 and was admitted to ICU of Stanford Hospital in Stanford, California. The cause of death has not been disclosed yet.
After her demise, athletic director of Stanford volleyball programme Bob Bowlsby stated: "We are deeply saddened by the passing of Sam Wopat. She was an integral member of the Stanford Athletics family and a tremendous student and athlete.
"Stanford University and the women's volleyball programme have lost a wonderful young woman," he further added.
Wopat started her volleyball career in 2006 and spent three seasons with her high school team. Afterwards, she enrolled at the University of Stanford and eventually became part of the Stanford Women’s Volleyball Team. Meanwhile, she was also selected as a member of the 2010 U.S. women's junior national team and a three-time member of U.S. junior Olympic teams.
Born in Santa Barbara, Wopat graduated from Dos Pueblos High School in Goleta, California, where she lettered in volleyball, track and field and basketball.
Besides her sister, she is survived by her parents and two brothers, Jackson and Eli.
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