Upcoming Event: Women's Beach Volleyball versus Palm Beach Atlantic on February 21, 2026 at 2 p.m.
2 p.m.
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Women's Beach Volleyball
vs. Palm Beach Atlantic
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Florida Atlantic University Athletics
2026 Women's Beach Volleyball Roster
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/ Women's Beach Volleyball
/ Women's Beach Volleyball
/ Women's Beach Volleyball
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Jersey Number 13
Maddie Sides
- Height:
- 5-9
- Class:
- Junior
- Hometown:
- Summerfield, N.C.
- High School:
- Northern Guilford
Career Accolades
Sophomore (2025)
Freshman (2024)
High School
Personal
- Two-time CUSA Commissioner’s Academic Medal (2023-24, 2024-25)
- Two-time CUSA Commissioner’s Honor Roll (2023-24, 2024-25)
Sophomore (2025)
- 2024-24 CUSA Commissioner’s Academic Medal
- 2024-25 CUSA Commissioner’s Honor Roll
- Finished with a 7-9 record, including a season-best 4-6 record on court five and going 3-3 on court four
- Produced a season-best 4-4 record with partner Shayna Wolf, while also going 2-3 with Olivia Strandberg and 1-0 with Kendall Mignerey
- Earned her first career ranked win, earning a three-set win alongside Olivia Strandberg over No. 13 Texas (March 7)
- Recorded the dual-clinching win in a straight-set sweep over No. 20 Georgia State with Shayna Wolf (March 15)
- Secured ranked wins over No. 13 Texas and No. 20 Georgia State
Freshman (2024)
- 2023-24 CUSA Commissioner’s Academic Medal
- 2023-24 CUSA Commissioner’s Honor Roll
- Did not compete in 2024
High School
- Four-year letterwinner in volleyball at Northern Guilford High School
- JVA Watchlist
- Named Team MVP during her junior season
- Received Nighthawk Award as a sophomore
- Named Ace-Ah Award winner freshman year
- Best in Beach Award recipient
- Duke Tip Award and Beta Award honoree
- Recognized as a Junior Marshall for being in the top 5 percent at Northern Guilford
Personal
- Born Dec. 6
- Daughter of Vernon Sides and Vicki Sawyer
2026 Florida Atlantic Beach Volleyball Season Preview
Thursday, February 19
Inside the Owls Burrow 2026 Spring Show #3
Tuesday, February 10
Inside the Owls Burrow 2026 Spring Show #2
Wednesday, January 28
Inside the Owls Burrow 2026 Spring Show #1
Wednesday, January 14
