Utah Tech University Athletics

At Utah Tech 2024 (SOPHOMORE): Redshirted.

At Utah Tech 2023 (FRESHMAN): Appeared in 103 sets and played in all 26 matches ... made 20 starts ... ranked third on the team with 190 kills ... checked in fourth on the team with a 1.84 kills per set ... recorded a .128 hitting percentage ... led the team in blocks with 83.0 and ranked second in solo blocks with 16.0 ... her 16.0 solo blocks tied for sixth-most in a single season in program history ... added 46 digs, 11 assists and eight service aces ... registered five double-digit kill performances with a season-high 20 against Marshall (9/16) ... had a season-best 43 attacks vs. Marshall (9/16) ... combined for a season-high 13.0 blocks at Southern Utah (11/6) tallying two solo blocks and 11 block assists ... her 13.0 blocks against the Thunderbirds tied for the most in a single match in program history ... set season highs in assists (3), service aces (4) and digs (8) against Fresno State (9/8) ... hit a season-best .379 against UT Arlington (10/21).

Before Utah Tech: Was a three-year letter winner in volleyball at Moapa Valley High School, where she helped lead the Pirates to a region championship … earned first team all-state honors and was named Nevada 3A Player of the Year … lettered in basketball and was part of two region championship teams and was a first team all-state pick … also lettered in track and was a region high jump champion … graduated as the MVHS school record holder in the high jump. 

More on Sydney: Born in Las Vegas, Nevada ... parents are Steven and Sandra Reese ... also recruited by Snow College, UNLV (track) and Nevada (track) … favorite team is the Arizona Cardinals … favorite athlete is Michael Jordan … biggest influences as an athlete are her family, coaches and teammates … favorite food is Mexican food … favorite actor is Adam Sandler … favorite musicians are Morgan Wallen and Drake … currently majoring in general studies. 

Why Sydney chose Utah Tech: “I chose Utah Tech because I really liked the coaches and atmosphere.”