Western Carolina University

2024 (Freshman):  Appeared in 15 matches during the 2024 season…made her WCU debut against Florida (8/16/24)... Recorded her first career point with an assist in the 6-1 win over UNC Asheville (8/18/24)... Recorded her first career goal and game-winning goal against Winthrop with an Olimpico…totaled 2 goals, 2 assists, and 6 points on 9 shots (6 on goal) in 320 minutes of game action her first season in Cullowhee

Prior to WCU: A member of Ohio Elite ECNL, Samantha and her team compete in the Ohio Valley Conference. In her first three years of high school, Vibberts recorded an impressive 20 goals and 20 assists, while leading her team to District Champions and Region Runner-Up honors. She has been named first-team all-conference and all-region on multiple occasions and by multiple publications. She helped her team improve their record every season and one of her many game-winning-goals was in the Cincinnati District Championship game. Has also been named to the SW Ohio Academic Team and is a team captain. 

Personal: Samantha is the daughter of Eric and Heather Vibberts, who both were student-athletes at the University of Cincinnati. Eric was the starting quarterback and Heather was a soccer player. 

Miller on Vibberts: "Sammy was our first commitment of the class because after we saw her, we knew immediately she has what it took to be a Catamount. The drive, commitment, and personality all align with our values. She can control the game from the midfield, switch the point of attack but also get herself forward and score goals as well."