Lindsey is in her second year as the graduate assistant for women’s basketball, while pursuing her MBA at Wilkes. She graduated Magna Cum Laude in Business Administration with a concentration in Marketing from Misericordia University in May 2009.
Sykes spent her first two years as a collegian at DeSales University where she was a member of two Freedom Conference playoff teams. She then transferred to Misericordia University. At Misericordia she was a two year starter at point guard and led the team to the post season both years (PAC and MAC). She garnered many accolades for her success both on and off the court, earning MAC Winter Academic Honor Roll (2 years), MAC Winter Sportsmanship Award, PAC Winter Academic Honor Roll, and All-PAC Sportsmanship Award. Following her senior year she received the Coach’s Award for her consistent effort all season. In just two seasons at Misericordia University, Sykes finished ninth in career assists with 175.
Known as an on the floor leader, she excelled as a defensive presence on the perimeter. Sykes served as an extension of the coach on the floor and served as a team captain during her senior season. She has served as a camp counselor at various youth camps and brings a strong knowledge of winning to a program that is on the rise. Sykes hopes to bring intensity, determination, and a winning edge to the bench in her first coaching position.
