Meet the Mystics - Amanda Pearcey

Meet Amanda Pearcey, a fourth-year member of the women's basketball team.

December 18, 2024

Name: Amanda Pearcey
Year of Eligibility: 4th
Home Town: Torbay, Nlfd.
Major: Biology/Psychology

How long have you been playing basketball?
17 years.

Why did you come to the Mount?
To join a strong and winning program with a reputable coach, but also the small school and classes.

Did you play any other sports growing up?
Yes, competitive soccer until I game to MSVU.

What is your most memorable moment so far?
Winning two championships back-to-back in my first and second year.

What do you like to do for fun?
Hike, workout, and listen to music.

Any pre-game superstitions/routines?
Good music, good food, and lots of caffeine.

What's one piece of advice you would give to an aspiring you basketball player?
Take it all in and work hard while doing so. Time passes quickly and these days will never return.

If you could switch lives with one person for a day, who would it be?
Mark Forward.

What do you want to be when you grow up?
A physiotherapist.

What’s your favourite quote?
The only way out is through.

If you could turn any activity into an Olympic sport, what would you win gold in?
Memorizing cue cards.

What’s the weirdest food you’ve ever tried?
Marshmallow and peanut butter sandwich.

What’s your go-to karaoke song?
Heave Away.

What’s one item you could never live without?
My headphones.

If you could watch one movie for the rest of your life, what would it be?
The Hunger Games.

FAST FACTS

Favourite food? Pickles
Early bird of night owl? Early bird
Cats or dogs? Dogs
Favourite professional athlete? Caitlin Clark
If you could be anywhere in the world right now, where would you be? The mountains, with a good cup of coffee in my hand
Comedy or horror? Horror
Movie night or game night? Game night