Sydney Gilliam

Georgia defensive specialist Sydney Gilliam (15) high-fives her coaches before the start of a volleyball match between The University of Georgia and Louisiana State University in Stegeman Coliseum in Athens, Ga., on Friday, Sept., 21, 2018. (Photo by Kristin M. Bradshaw)

Georgia's Sydney Gilliam (15) during the Bulldogs' match against Auburn at the Ramsey Student Center in Athens, Ga. on Sunday, Sept. 24, 2017. (Photo by Caitlyn Tam)

Georgia's Sydney Gilliam (15) during the Bulldogs' volleyball match against Ole Miss at Ramsey Student Center in Athens, Ga., on Friday, Nov. 10 2017. (Photo by Steffenie Burns)

Photo by: David Barnes

Height:
5-5
Class:
Junior
High School:
Hendersonville HS
Hometown:
Hendersonville, N.C.

2017: An asset behind the service line for the Bulldogs, appearing in all 34 matches and starting in three...Accumulated a third-best 29 aces on the season, good for 0.25 per set...Her career-high five aces against Wofford rank second in the conference for aces in a single match…Named to the J. Reid Parker Director of Athletics Honor Roll.

2016: Played in first 15 games before missing the remainder of the season...Posted 15 aces and 12 digs in 51 sets played...Posted at least two aces in five matches, including against UNC Asheville, Harvard, Kennesaw State, Florida A&M and McNeese State...Had season-high three digs in win over Florida A&M...Named to SEC and J. Reid Parker Director of Athletics Honor Roll.

2015: Saw action in 12 matches, finishing the season with 14 digs and two service aces...Appeared in first game against Mercer, recording two digs and an ace...Had season-best five digs in one set of play versus Ole Miss...Tabbed an ace against No. 21 Kentucky...Finished with three digs in match at No. 24 Kentucky...Named to SEC First-Year Academic Honor Roll.

High School/Club: Four-year member of the Hendersonville High School volleyball team...Helped her team to three state titles in 2012, 2013 and 2014...Named to the JVA Watch List in 2014 and 2015...Earned the 2014 NCHSAA Sportsmanship Award...Earned the 2015 NCHSAA Heart of a Champion Award...Named the Hendersonville High School MVP in 2014...Played for several club teams including Peak, Biltmore, Xcel and Axis...Member of the NC High Performance Training Team...Was a state-qualifying track athlete...Member of the National Honor Society, HOSA, Chamber of Commerce Young Leaders, FCA, Spanish Club, Leadership Club, Student Council and Keywanette Club...Served as the Senior Class President, a Junior Marshall, CTE Scholar, Homecoming Queen and a student trainer...Named a North Carolina Scholar and earned her Certified Nursing Assistant Certificate...Named to the Wall of Fame in 2013 and 2014...Earned the Bearcat Award from 2011-13.

Personal: Daughter of Mike and Kasey Gilliam...Has two brothers, Jordan and Tanner...Mother, Kasey, was a four-year member of the track and field team at Appalachian State...Born on January 23...Majoring in public relations.