North Carolina Central University Athletics

2013: Appeared and started in 25 games before being plagued with a season ending injury … Split her time between first base and the outfield with a .967 field percentage, 85 putouts, four assists and only three errors … Kirkland lead the team with a .290 batting average going 18 for 62 at the plate … Amassed six runs, two doubles, and six RBI’s with a .323 slugging percentage … was first on the team with a .323 on base percentage and was 3-for-5 in stolen bases. 

High School: Attended Garner High School in Raleigh, N.C. …Was on the Principals List, Honor Roll and considered a distinguished honor graduate … Achieved four MVP awards in high school ... Also hit two homeruns in regional’s as a senior.

Personal: Amber Matricialyn Faye Kirkland… Daughter of Darrell Sr. and Kimberly Kirkland... Was born October 15, 1993 in Carrolton, Ga. … Her first semester at NCCU she finished with a 3.8 … Hobbies and interest include playing tennis, roller skating, and swimming … Favorite things are puppies, sour patch kids, honey roasted peanuts, and cheese ….Favorite musicians are Alicia Keys and Mariah Carey … Interesting facts about Amber are that she traveled to Australia and New Zealand and ate kangaroo… Majoring in Biology at NCCU with a minor in Pre-Medicine.