Seattle Pacific University Athletics

Eastern Washington University (2006-08): Part-time starter as a freshman (2005-06), full-time starter as a sophomore (06-07) and junior (07-08). Led team in scoring (13.6) and rebounding (7.4) as a junior. Also led Eagles in rebounding as a junior (8.4). All-Big Sky honorable mention in 06-07.

Snohomish High School: Played on the Panthers’ district title teams in 2004 and 2005. Both of those teams also went to state placing sixth in 2004 and second in ’05. Also ran cross country.

Personal: Sydney Anne Benson. … Born Aug. 9, 1987. … European studies major with a French emphasis, minor in Russian. … Favorite TV program is “Vampire Diaries.” … Favorite junk foods include Skittles, Mike ‘n Ikes, and ice cream. … If she could invite anyone to dinner, it would be either Hugh Jackman or the apostle Paul. In either case, says she would not cook, but “would probably order take-out just to play it safe.” … Would like to try skydiving.