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Sierra Butler
Know the Women's Basketball Eagles: Sierra Butler
11/11/2015 10:42:00 AM | Women's Basketball
Georgia Southern opens the season on Nov. 15
Get to know the Eagles on the women's basketball team before the season opens Nov. 15. Be on the lookout for a series of Q&As each week leading up to the season opener against Lipscomb in Hanner Fieldhouse.
Season tickets are on sale now and can be purchased at GSEagles.com/tickets or by calling 1-800-GSU-WINS. Season ticket options are available for both general admission and reserved seating, which comes with reserved parking when purchased. Fans can enjoy chair-back seats in the reserved sections for $90 a season ticket for either men's or women's basketball. Alternatively, general admission season tickets are $65 and are located behind the baskets on bleachers. A combo package is also available for $120 and includes both men's and women's basketball contests.
Sierra Butler, So., F/C
Norcross, Ga.
Full Name: Sierra Danielle Butler
Who is your biggest inspiration and why? My biggest inspiration is my older sister/teammate, Patrice Butler. She's a very independent and intelligent young woman who has a great future in front of her. Through the years, she has taught me how to grow as an individual student and as an athlete. She is truly my role model and I thank God that he has blessed me with a great big sister who can teach and show me how to achieve my dreams.
Best advice you have ever been given: The will to win, the desire to succeed, the urge to reach your full potential...these are the keys that will unlock the door to personal excellence.
Favorite Georgia Southern game day tradition: When everyone comes together for the playing of the alma mater.
Favorite App: Tapingo
Favorite TV Show: Save By the Bell
Favorite Movie: Coming to America
Most played song on your iPod/iPhone/Mp3 player (song title and artist): Why I love you so much by Monica
Favorite food: Curry chicken and rice with heavy gravy on top
Who would you like to have dinner with? Tyrese Gibson
Pre-game superstition: I eat a lot of candy
What's your go-to dance move? I shake my head to the beat that's jumping at the time.
Once you're done at Georgia Southern, what do you want to be remembered as? I want to be remembered as the the funny teammate that always kept everyone laughing.
If you weren't playing basketball, what sport would you compete in at the college level? Ping Pong
What do you want to say to the fans who watch you play during your time at Georgia Southern? I would like to say that I am highly appreciative of you guys coming to our games and just be ready for this upcoming season! We are ready to show you that we are not the same team from last year.
Best-tasting meal/food you make: Spaghetti
Favorite athlete: Serena Williams
Favorite basketball player: Kevin Durant
Favorite musical artist: Jagged Edge
Favorite actor: Adam Sandler
Favorite Actress: Rebel Wilson
Current vehicle year, make and model: 2012 Nissan Rouge
We're going on a road trip within driving distance of Statesboro. Where are we going? Jacksonville, Florida
Plans after graduation: I plan on moving to the West coast and going to grad school up there! I want to do internships there for my major which is Operations management and work with a desirable company dealing with shipping and transportation.
Georgia Southern Athletics provides up-to-date information on all its sports through its official website, GSEagles.com, through social media channels facebook.com/GSAthletics, twitter.com/GSAthletics, iOS app Georgia Southern Eagles and Android app Eagles GATA. For tickets to Georgia Southern athletics events visit GSEagles.com/tickets.
Season tickets are on sale now and can be purchased at GSEagles.com/tickets or by calling 1-800-GSU-WINS. Season ticket options are available for both general admission and reserved seating, which comes with reserved parking when purchased. Fans can enjoy chair-back seats in the reserved sections for $90 a season ticket for either men's or women's basketball. Alternatively, general admission season tickets are $65 and are located behind the baskets on bleachers. A combo package is also available for $120 and includes both men's and women's basketball contests.
Sierra Butler, So., F/C
Norcross, Ga.
Full Name: Sierra Danielle Butler
Who is your biggest inspiration and why? My biggest inspiration is my older sister/teammate, Patrice Butler. She's a very independent and intelligent young woman who has a great future in front of her. Through the years, she has taught me how to grow as an individual student and as an athlete. She is truly my role model and I thank God that he has blessed me with a great big sister who can teach and show me how to achieve my dreams.
Best advice you have ever been given: The will to win, the desire to succeed, the urge to reach your full potential...these are the keys that will unlock the door to personal excellence.
Favorite Georgia Southern game day tradition: When everyone comes together for the playing of the alma mater.
Favorite App: Tapingo
Favorite TV Show: Save By the Bell
Favorite Movie: Coming to America
Most played song on your iPod/iPhone/Mp3 player (song title and artist): Why I love you so much by Monica
Favorite food: Curry chicken and rice with heavy gravy on top
Who would you like to have dinner with? Tyrese Gibson
Pre-game superstition: I eat a lot of candy
What's your go-to dance move? I shake my head to the beat that's jumping at the time.
Once you're done at Georgia Southern, what do you want to be remembered as? I want to be remembered as the the funny teammate that always kept everyone laughing.
If you weren't playing basketball, what sport would you compete in at the college level? Ping Pong
What do you want to say to the fans who watch you play during your time at Georgia Southern? I would like to say that I am highly appreciative of you guys coming to our games and just be ready for this upcoming season! We are ready to show you that we are not the same team from last year.
Best-tasting meal/food you make: Spaghetti
Favorite athlete: Serena Williams
Favorite basketball player: Kevin Durant
Favorite musical artist: Jagged Edge
Favorite actor: Adam Sandler
Favorite Actress: Rebel Wilson
Current vehicle year, make and model: 2012 Nissan Rouge
We're going on a road trip within driving distance of Statesboro. Where are we going? Jacksonville, Florida
Plans after graduation: I plan on moving to the West coast and going to grad school up there! I want to do internships there for my major which is Operations management and work with a desirable company dealing with shipping and transportation.
Georgia Southern Athletics provides up-to-date information on all its sports through its official website, GSEagles.com, through social media channels facebook.com/GSAthletics, twitter.com/GSAthletics, iOS app Georgia Southern Eagles and Android app Eagles GATA. For tickets to Georgia Southern athletics events visit GSEagles.com/tickets.
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