Reese Hood

Photo by: Carly Lenhardt

Sun Belt Conference Beach Volleyball Championship,April 27-29 at John Hunt Park, Huntsville Alabama. (Jimmie Mitchell/SBC)

Photo by: Jimmie Mitchell

Photo by: Connor Garrison

Photo by: Connor Garrison

Class:
Senior
Height:
5-7
Hometown:
Austin, Texas
High School:
Lake Travis HS

AS A JUNIOR (2024)

Played in 35 matches, all as a part of Mercer’s number three pair
Posted an 18-14 record with Lexi Polychrons
Recorded conference wins over Coastal Carolina and Southern Miss at the Sun Belt Mid-Year Weekend
Defeated Southern Miss again at the Blazer Beach Bash for another conference victory
Took down 15^th-ranked Georgia State and Louisiana Monroe at the Sun Belt Championships

AS A SOPHOMORE (2023)

Beat conference rival UNCW in three sets
Went 3-0 at home during the bears beach bash
Defeated College of Charleston in straight sets at Sun Belt Conference Tournament

AS A FRESHMAN (2022)

Recommended for first team all-conference
Recommended for pair of the year with partner Jordan Paddock
Beat #15 Pepperdine in three sets
Took #19 South Carolina to three sets
Defeated UAB in three sets
Defeated Tusculum University in straight sets
Defeated LMU in straight sets twice
Defeated University of North Alabama in three sets at the 2s pair
Defeated SFA at ASUS Conference Tournament
Defeated conference rival UNCW in two sets at ASUN Conference Tournament
Defeated UNCW one's pair in pool play
Defeated College of Charleston two’s pair in pool play
Defeated UNCW in straight sets at 3s pair

HIGH SCHOOL/CLUB

Invited to try out for the US National Team - Juniors
5 years of club indoor volleyball
Played for elite national team in BVCA National Tournament for Project Serve (2 years)
Achieved BVCA gold bracket, USA regional gold bracket
Lettered in Varsity track and played 2 years of softball

PERSONAL

Majoring in accounting with a minor in psychology

Why Mercer?

“I chose to attend Mercer University for the opportunity to play Division 1 beach volleyball while receiving a stellar education. Mercer is a very special place, and I have found lifelong friendships within my teammates. I am proud to be a part of the generation that is building a foundation for this team and I am so excited to continue to contribute to the program’s growth.”