2026 Women's Volleyball Roster
Biography
2025
- America East Commissioner’s Honor Roll
- Appeared in six matches
- Often subbed in to serve
- Recorded a season-high three digs at UMBC (Nov. 22)
- Totaled four digs (0.44/set) on the season
Before UAlbany
- HS - Perrysburg High School
- Played four years of varsity volleyball under coach Laura Davidson
- Named team captain during junior and senior seasons
- 2021 & 2022 Northern Lakes League Champions
- 2023 Northern Lakes League runner-up
- First Team All-Northern Lakes League (2023, 2024)
- First Team All-District 7 (2023, 2024)
- Second Team All-Ohio (2024)
- Graduated with High Honors
- Club - Premier Academy (18-Onitsuka)
- Played under Coach Jodi Schramm
- 2024 AAU All-American
- Qualified for Nationals
Personal
- Sophia “Sophie” Kay Burkey is the daughter of Jackie and Loren Burkey
- Has two younger sisters, Paige and Brynn
- Born and raised in Perrysburg, Ohio
- Intends to major in business
- Enjoys walking her dogs, hanging out with family and friends, and cooking
- Father, Loren, played football at the University of Toledo
Why did you choose UAlbany?
I chose UAlbany because the people on my visit made the campus feel like home. The coaches and players immediately welcomed me with open arms, and the program has a competitive atmosphere that I can’t wait to be a part of.
Pickard on Burkey
Sophie comes to us from a club with a lot of success over the years. She is no stranger to high finishes and brings that level of competition to the gym every day. Her personality is infectious, every individual she deals with has nothing but glowing things to say and we can’t wait to get her in the gym.
Statistics
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Historical Player Information
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2025Freshman
Outside Hitter/Defensive Specialist
6'0"
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2026Sophomore
Outside Hitter/Defensive Specialist
6'0"
