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Sydney Dennis - Volleyball - University of Iowa Athletics

#4 Sydney Dennis

Position L
Height 5-5
Class Fr.
Hometown Clarence, Iowa
High School Mount Vernon

2022 as a redshirt sophomore

  • Played in 81 sets
  • Tallied season-high digs (28) against Kent State (Sept. 2) and 336 total digs on the season
  • Set season-high assists (10) against South Dakota State (Sept. 3)

2022 as a redshirt freshman

  • Played in 92 sets
  • Tallied season-high digs (23) against Michigan (Nov. 23) and 192 total digs on the season
  • Set career-high assists (6) in the Hawkeyes season-capping win at Michigan State (Nov. 26)
  • Academic all-Big Ten honoree
  • Letterwinner

2021 as a freshman

  • Redshirted
  • Named to Fall Dean’s List
  • Letterwinner

High School

  • Coached by Maggie Willems and Robin Brand in high school
  • Four-year varsity starter
  • State tournament all-tournament team as a senior
  • Four-time all-conference selection
  • Three-time team MVP
  • Placed second in Iowa state tournament as a senior
  • 2,289 career assists and 1,061 career digs as a prep
  • SOPH 79 Watch List (2018)
  • 2019 Defensive Dandies honoree
  • Three-time beach national qualifier
  • Participated in track; placed fifth at state in 4×400 and third in distance medley

Club

  • Placed first in USA Volleyball national division in 2019 and placed second in 2018
  • Finished fourth at MEQ 2017 (open)

Personal

  • Majoring in Psychology with a minor in Criminology
  • Daughter to Rod and Lori Dennis
  • Younger sister, Claire