AUSTIN, Texas—Utah Valley University senior defender Sydney Bushman has been named to the 2023 Academic All-America® women's soccer team selected by the College Sports Communicators. 
 
Bushman, a third team selection, becomes just the second Utah Valley women's soccer player in program history to earn the Academic All-America® honor. She is just the seventh student-athlete in UVU athletics history to receive the distinction. 
 
The American Fork, Utah native holds a 3.89 GPA and is currently working on her MBA. She was named the WAC Defensive Player of the Year and received First Team All-WAC honors this past season. Bushman was impressive on the back line all year, helping the Wolverines to seven shutouts, including six in WAC play. Bushman and the UVU defense allowed only three goals during WAC play (0.33 GAA) and limited opponents to just 7.1 shots per game during conference action. Bushman also helped offensively on set pieces, scoring four goals with two assists and 10 points this season. 

All-Time UVU Academic All-America® Honorees

2023	Sydney Bushman	Women's Soccer
2022	Heather Stainbrook	Women's Soccer
2020	Zach Maas	Men's Soccer
2020	Mark Brown	Men's Soccer
2019	Zach Maas	Men's Soccer
2016	Paul Hoffmeister	Men's Soccer
2014	Holton Hunsaker	Men's Basketball
2012	Billy Burgess	Baseball