Honors
- 2022 and 2023 Academic All-Big Ten
Of Note: Transfer from North Carolina ... played with the Tar Heels during the fall of 2020
2023: Played in seven matches and nine sets this season... set a career high with two service aces and added a season-high three digs vs Iowa (Nov. 25) ... recorded an assist against Ohio State (Oct. 18)
2022: Played in four matches and four sets, serving nine times ... had one dig vs. Rhode Island (Sept. 18)
2021: Played in one match and one set, seeing the court vs. TCU (Aug. 27)
2020 (at North Carolina): Played in seven matches and 20 sets ... averaged 1.30 digs per set, tallying five-or-more digs in three matches ... added 0.40 assists and 0.20 service aces per set ... had career highs of three assists in two matches and one service ace in four matches
High School: 2019-20 Gatorade Player of the Year for the state of Virginia ... averaged 2.8 kills, 4.0 digs and 0.7 service aces per set as a senior ... four-year starter for coach Carrol Denure ... tallied 1,134 kills (3.1 kills per set), 1,308 digs (3.5 dps) and 309 aces (0.8 saps) for her career ... member of the 2020 U.S. Junior National Team training roster ... named the 2019-20 Virginia Independent Schools Athletic Association Player of the Year ... three-time first-team all-state selection ... Prep Volleyball High School All-American and a Senior National Player of the Year finalist ... also played with Metro Volleyball Club for coaches Patrice Arrington, Dave Denure, Adam Hughes, Ahen Kim and Silvia Johnson
Personal: Parents are Melanie and Earl "J" Reed ... father was a member of the UW football team that won the 1998 Big Ten championship and 1999 Rose Bowl ... has one sister Jordan (32) ... Jordan played volleyball at St. John's from 2008-11 ... born Aug. 31 ... major is legal studies ... nicknames are Syd and Reed ... volunteers with AllVoteNoPlay, an organization that gets athletes involved in civic activities
Why Wisconsin?
"I love the atmosphere both in the volleyball program and outside of it. The culture and people around me are like family, and it feels like a second home."
Career Highs
Kills: 0
Attempts: 1 (2x; MR vs. Duke, 10/11/20)
Attack Pct:
Assists: 3 (3x; MR vs. Virginia, 11/1/20)
Service Aces: 2 vs Iowa, 11/25/23
Digs: 6 at Virginia Tech, 9/24/20
Blocks: 0
Points: 2.0 vs Iowa, 11/25/23
Off the court with Sydney
Describe what it is like to play in Field House: It’s unreal. Everyone in the gym rooting for you is an insane experience, and it gets so loud that you can barely hear yourself think. It’s so much fun, and by far the best place to play.
First started volleyball: Nine years old
Most memorable volleyball match: Aside from the 2021 National Championship, I’d say my most memorable outside of college was my sophomore year high school state championship. We topped off an undefeated season!
The best part of playing volleyball is: something happens every point, meaning that it isn’t like timed sports. Someone is going to score a point in every rally, and that’s way more exciting.
My favorite thing about Wisconsin volleyball is: how my teammates and coaches push ourselves and each other to be better every day, not just as volleyball players/coaches but as people.
Before each match, I: take a few deep breaths and visualize executing our game plan.
Best UW road trip: 2021 Final Four
One word that describes the team: GRITTY
One word that describes me: Analytical
What is the best thing you bring to the team? A competitive edge in practice that helps push people to be better.
Favorite thing to do off the court with my teammates is: dress up to go out for dinner or stay in and watch movies.
Most memorable volleyball achievement: Virginia state Gatorade Player of the Year
Is there anything significant about your uniform number? First No. 0 in UW volleyball history.
The best thing about the Field House is: how loud it gets when we step on the court.
My “Bucky” List is: try every place with cheese curds.
Dream as a collegiate player: Win another natty
Post-college plans/goals: Either go pro or go to law school to pursue sports and entertainment law.
The best thing about Madison is: how much stuff there is to do and how good the food is!
What is your favorite Coach Sheffield saying? Be an active participant in your own rescue.
What causes do you care about? Black Lives Matter, human rights, Title IX
What does it mean to be a Badger?
"Being a Badger means that you’re gritty and competitive while also being a compassionate team player. You’re someone who is ready to get after it in all aspects of life and is the ultimate team player."
