2026 Women's Volleyball Roster
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Jersey Number 8
Skylar George
- Position:
- OH
- Height:
- 6-0
- Class:
- Redshirt Junior
- Hometown:
- Houston, Texas
- High School:
- Statford
- Prev School:
- Syracuse/Utah
- Major:
- Communication
Honors & Awards
Redshirt SophomoreĀ (2025 - at Syracuse):Ā
Redshirt FreshmanĀ (2024 - at Syracuse):Ā
Freshman (2023 - at Utah 2023)
Prior To College
Personal:Ā
KNOW YOUR KNIGHTS
Nickname: Sky or Skymoney
Major: Communications
I chose my major because: I chose Communications because itās a broad major that gives me a lot of career options. I know I want to stay in the sports world after volleyball, whether thatās in sports media, marketing, content creation, or another area of the industry. Communications helps me build skills that can be applied to many different careers while still aligning with my interests.
One word to describe your Coach: Passionate
Best player ever competed against: Kendall Kipp and Anna DeBeer
I started playing my sport becauseā¦: My best friend told me her mom was coaching this church league volleyball team and I was tall and ended up loving it!
I chose Rutgers becauseā¦: I was looking for a program that valued me both as a player and as a person, and thatās exactly what this coaching staff and team showed me. Playing in the B1G was also a dream of mine. I knew we were viewed as underdogs in the conference, which made the opportunity even more exciting because I love proving people wrong. On top of that, the academics and lifelong connections that come with earning a degree from Rutgers made it an easy decision.
The person I most admire is and why: The people I admire most are my family, especially my younger sister. She is one of the strongest and most genuine people I know. Watching her grow, overcome challenges, and stay true to herself inspires me every day. My family has always supported me through everything, and they have shaped me into the person I am today.
If I wasnāt playing volleyball, Iād be:Ā Definitely be a theater kid. I was involved in theater throughout middle school and high school, and I loved performing, singing, and being part of productions. My favorite musical I was in was Legally Blonde because it was so fun and full of great music. Theater gave me a chance to be creative, build confidence, and make a lot of great memories.
Favorite place to hang out on campus: Starbucks!
Favorite professional sports team: Lovb Houston
Favorite professional athlete: My favorite professional volleyball player is Mia Tuaniga. Even though sheās a newer professional athlete, sheās become one of my favorite players to watch. I really admire how sheās completely herself on and off the court. She plays with confidence, energy, and personality, and she isnāt afraid to show who she is. I think thatās something really special, especially in sports, and itās one of the reasons I enjoy watching her so much.
One word to describe myself on the court: Energetic and passionate
One word to describe myself off the court: Genuine
Rituals I have before, during or after a game are: Before I have to have an Alani, journal to myself, positive pep talk in the mirror to myself, I always wear a bow and if I have a bad game I will throw that bow away but if itās a good game I will re-wear it. During the national anthem, I always pray!
Few people know that I: Did competitive cheer for seven years before volleyball!
Person who had greatest influence on my athletics career: My greatest influences have been my dad and my strength coach, Dash. My dad started training me at a young age, having me do plyometrics in the street and teaching me the value of hard work. Dash came into my life during my junior year of high school and pushed me to be the best version of myself. He believed in me like no one else and played a huge role in my growth as both an athlete and a person. He recently passed away, and Iām incredibly grateful for the impact he had on me, and I will carry his legacy forever.
Favorite cereal: Honey bunches of oats with almonds
The movie I have watched the most in my lifetime is: Mamma Mia!
Favorite musician/group: Mariah the Scientist, SZA, Drake, Rihanna
The first song I knew all the words to is: Gotta go my own way - High School Musical
If I could turn any activity into an Olympic sport, I would win a gold medal at: Trying new coffee shops everywhere I go
Famous people I have met include:Ā Livy Dunn not really anyone other than her
Favorite all-time gift received: I love anything that is memories with my friends and less materialistic things. Anything that is a scrapbook or letters is my favorite.
Pets I had growing up were: I always have had a chocolate lab growing up. Now I have a black lab named cookie, a little white dog named butter, and doodle names peanut.
My favorite Halloween costume growing up was: Gabriella from High School MusicalĀ
The place in the world I would most like to visit is:Ā Italy or anywhere in Europe
The website I visit most often is: TikTok
My favorite teacher was: Mrs. Dunavon my 3rd grade teach
The quote that most resonates with me is: āWhen one door closes another one opensā or āeverything happens for a reasonā. I never planned to transfer schools twice but I have learned so many lessons at each school and by everyone I have met. And Iām so glad it all led me to finish here.
If my life was a book, the title would be: The Skylar Chronicles because I have a lot of funny random stories that just happen to me lol!
If I could choose any color when buying a new car it would be: Red or matte black
One thing on my bucket list is: To go skydiving
Phone app you cannot live without:Ā iMessage or teamworks
- UAlbany Invitational All-Tournament Team (2025)
- Salt City Classic All-Tournament Team (2024)
Redshirt SophomoreĀ (2025 - at Syracuse):Ā
- Appeared in all 30 matches with 27 starts
- Finished second on the team with 296 kills
- Led the Orange with 30 aces
- Recorded 11 double-digit kill performances in ACC-play
- Named to the UAlbany Invitational All-Tournament Team after double-digit kills in all three matches at the event
- Collected three aces against Florida St. (Oct 31)
- Recorded a clutch-block in extra points win a win against Boston College to force a fifth set (Oct. 22)
- Posted a season-high 18 kills to go with 16 digs against Virginia (Oct. 5)
- Played a key role in Syracuseās win over Notre Dame, posting 15 kills, 21 digs and 4.0 blocks (Sept. 6)
Redshirt FreshmanĀ (2024 - at Syracuse):Ā
- Appeared in all 32 matches with 28 startsĀ
- Played in 114 of 116 sets
- Totaled 33Ā aces
- Received at a .926 rate, leading the team with 637 total reception attempts
- Recorded seven double-doubles
- Second on her team with 248 digs.
- Named to the All-Tournament Team for the Salt City Classic
- Boasted 258 kills on the season with a career-high 19 against Siena (Sept. 12)
Freshman (2023 - at Utah 2023)
- Redshirt
Prior To College
- Played for Club Houston Skyline 18's
- Played for Club Aboslutes Volleyball Academy 17's
- Played for Houston Juniors 14-16's.Ā
- Captain her junior and senior years, and led the team in kills both years
- Earned 2022 Stratford High School Volleyball MVP andĀ District MVP,
- Ā KISD & CFISD All-TournamentĀ Teams
- Offensive Player of the Year her sophomore season.
Personal:Ā
- Daughter of Bianca and Stephen George
- Has a sister,Ā Sierra,Ā andĀ brother, Sterling
- Majoring in communication
KNOW YOUR KNIGHTS
Nickname: Sky or Skymoney
Major: Communications
I chose my major because: I chose Communications because itās a broad major that gives me a lot of career options. I know I want to stay in the sports world after volleyball, whether thatās in sports media, marketing, content creation, or another area of the industry. Communications helps me build skills that can be applied to many different careers while still aligning with my interests.
One word to describe your Coach: Passionate
Best player ever competed against: Kendall Kipp and Anna DeBeer
I started playing my sport becauseā¦: My best friend told me her mom was coaching this church league volleyball team and I was tall and ended up loving it!
I chose Rutgers becauseā¦: I was looking for a program that valued me both as a player and as a person, and thatās exactly what this coaching staff and team showed me. Playing in the B1G was also a dream of mine. I knew we were viewed as underdogs in the conference, which made the opportunity even more exciting because I love proving people wrong. On top of that, the academics and lifelong connections that come with earning a degree from Rutgers made it an easy decision.
The person I most admire is and why: The people I admire most are my family, especially my younger sister. She is one of the strongest and most genuine people I know. Watching her grow, overcome challenges, and stay true to herself inspires me every day. My family has always supported me through everything, and they have shaped me into the person I am today.
If I wasnāt playing volleyball, Iād be:Ā Definitely be a theater kid. I was involved in theater throughout middle school and high school, and I loved performing, singing, and being part of productions. My favorite musical I was in was Legally Blonde because it was so fun and full of great music. Theater gave me a chance to be creative, build confidence, and make a lot of great memories.
Favorite place to hang out on campus: Starbucks!
Favorite professional sports team: Lovb Houston
Favorite professional athlete: My favorite professional volleyball player is Mia Tuaniga. Even though sheās a newer professional athlete, sheās become one of my favorite players to watch. I really admire how sheās completely herself on and off the court. She plays with confidence, energy, and personality, and she isnāt afraid to show who she is. I think thatās something really special, especially in sports, and itās one of the reasons I enjoy watching her so much.
One word to describe myself on the court: Energetic and passionate
One word to describe myself off the court: Genuine
Rituals I have before, during or after a game are: Before I have to have an Alani, journal to myself, positive pep talk in the mirror to myself, I always wear a bow and if I have a bad game I will throw that bow away but if itās a good game I will re-wear it. During the national anthem, I always pray!
Few people know that I: Did competitive cheer for seven years before volleyball!
Person who had greatest influence on my athletics career: My greatest influences have been my dad and my strength coach, Dash. My dad started training me at a young age, having me do plyometrics in the street and teaching me the value of hard work. Dash came into my life during my junior year of high school and pushed me to be the best version of myself. He believed in me like no one else and played a huge role in my growth as both an athlete and a person. He recently passed away, and Iām incredibly grateful for the impact he had on me, and I will carry his legacy forever.
Favorite cereal: Honey bunches of oats with almonds
The movie I have watched the most in my lifetime is: Mamma Mia!
Favorite musician/group: Mariah the Scientist, SZA, Drake, Rihanna
The first song I knew all the words to is: Gotta go my own way - High School Musical
If I could turn any activity into an Olympic sport, I would win a gold medal at: Trying new coffee shops everywhere I go
Famous people I have met include:Ā Livy Dunn not really anyone other than her
Favorite all-time gift received: I love anything that is memories with my friends and less materialistic things. Anything that is a scrapbook or letters is my favorite.
Pets I had growing up were: I always have had a chocolate lab growing up. Now I have a black lab named cookie, a little white dog named butter, and doodle names peanut.
My favorite Halloween costume growing up was: Gabriella from High School MusicalĀ
The place in the world I would most like to visit is:Ā Italy or anywhere in Europe
The website I visit most often is: TikTok
My favorite teacher was: Mrs. Dunavon my 3rd grade teach
The quote that most resonates with me is: āWhen one door closes another one opensā or āeverything happens for a reasonā. I never planned to transfer schools twice but I have learned so many lessons at each school and by everyone I have met. And Iām so glad it all led me to finish here.
If my life was a book, the title would be: The Skylar Chronicles because I have a lot of funny random stories that just happen to me lol!
If I could choose any color when buying a new car it would be: Red or matte black
One thing on my bucket list is: To go skydiving
Phone app you cannot live without:Ā iMessage or teamworks
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