Engstler graduated from St. Francis Preparatory School in Queens, New York, where she was rated a five-star recruit by ESPN and named a McDonald's All-American.

[8] Engstler was named to the New York State Sportswriters Association (NYSSWA) Class AA all-state sixth team.

[9] In her senior season, she averaged 18.3 points, 11.5 rebounds, 3.7 assists, 3.3 steals and 2.1 blocks per game, receiving New York Gatorade Player of the Year and NYSSWA Class AA all-state first team accolades.

Engstler improved her endurance and mental health by exercising routinely during COVID-19 pandemic lockdown under the guidance of her older sister, Danielle.

[25] As a junior, Engstler averaged 10.5 points and 9.1 rebounds per game, earning ACC Co-Sixth Player of the Year honors.

[29] On March 26, Engstler matched her season-high of 20 points while grabbing 10 rebounds in a 76–64 win against Tennessee at the Sweet 16 of the NCAA tournament.

[31] As a senior, Engstler averaged 11.9 points, 9.4 rebounds, 2.7 steals and 1.8 blocks per game, and was named to the first-team All-Atlantic Coast Conference and All-Defensive Team.

[32] On March 29, she declared for the 2022 WNBA draft, forgoing her additional year of college eligibility granted due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

[43] After the 2022 WNBA season, she played for Flammes Carolo Basket of the Ligue Féminine de Basketball in France.

[44] In June 2024, she signed with Hapoel Lev Jerusalem for the 2024–25 season of the Israeli Female Basketball Premier League.

[46] She quickly became a roster favorite, and averaged 8.9 points, 10.2 rebounds, 2.7 assists, 2.1 steals, 2.3 blocks and started all 12 games she played.

[49] In November 2024, Engstler participated in the 2024 USA 3x3 Basketball Developmental Camp alongside other athletes to be considered for future national team assignments.