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Amber Igiede - USNTOP

Women's Volleyball

Igiede Invited to US National Team Open Program

COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo.--University of Hawai'i women's volleyball middle blocker Amber Igiede has been selected to participate in USA Volleyball's Women's National Team Open Program from Feb. 25-27 at the U.S. Olympic & Paralympic Training Center in Colorado Springs. She is one of over 200 US collegiate players who will by vying for a spot out of the Open Program.

This event, formerly known as the "Open Tryout," is being led by U.S. Women's National Team head coach Karch Kiraly and his staff. The "Open Program" is a part of the selection process for the U.S Women's National Team, NCAA Elite Athlete List, and 2022 Collegiate National Team. There is more information about the Open Program at https://go.usav.org/21822WOP.

Igiede, who hails from Baton Rouge, La., is coming off a stellar sophomore season. On offense, she finished with 316 kills and a team-high .338 hitting percentage, while on defense she led UH with 136.0 blocks (1.27 blk/gm). Igiede showed off her all-around game this season by coming up with 113 digs, 14 assists and eight service aces. 

The last UH player who was invited to the Open Tryout was Reyn "Tita" Akiu who was vying for a spot as a libero in 2019. 

Igiede is one of four players representing the Big West. Joining her at the Open Program are setter Seleisa Elisaia (CSU Bakersfield), libero Peyton Dueck (Cal Poly), and setter Zayna Meyer (Long Beach State. 
 
The players participating in the Open Program are listed in "Waves". You can view the event wave roster at https://go.usav.org/WNTOP. This web page will be updated daily as the waves will change.

  • Due to COVID concerns, spectators will not be allowed in the gym. Fans can watch the WNTOP online through a subscription on BallerTV.com.
  • USA Volleyball will be posting updates on our social media sites where we are @usavolleyball. The event hashtag is #WNTOP
  • You can keep up with what is happening at the open program via the StackTeam app. More information on that is attached. You can set up a fan account.
  • At the end of each day, we will post photos to our Facebook page that you are free to download. If you need a photo or video of a specific athlete, please email you request to bj.evans@usav.org.

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