Annelise Rising

UCF

Oct 2 (Thu)

7 PM

Position:
Outside Hitter
Height:
6-1
Class:
Freshman
Hometown:
Pasadena, Calif.
High School:
Mayfield Senior School
Major:
Psychology

Awards:

2023 Pac-12 Fall Academic Honor Roll

Career Highs:
Kills: 1 vs. Wyoming (09/15/2024)
Points: 1 vs. Wyoming (09/15/2024)
Digs: 1 vs. Texas Tech (10/05/2024)
Assists: 1 vs. BYU (10/25/2024)

Cumulative Career Statistics:
Kills: 1
Points: 1
Digs: 1
Assists: 1

2024 (REDSHIRT FRESHMAN):

Saw a total of four sets over three games
Had a career high of one kill for a total of one point against Wyoming (Sept. 15)
Had a career high of one assist against BYU (Oct. 25)

2023 (FRESHMAN):

Did not see action in her freshman season

HIGH SCHOOL:

Graduated from Mayfield Senior High School in 2023
Three-time First Team All-Prep League selection (2019, 2021, 2022)
Named to the All-CIF Southern Section First Team (2021)
Two-time Prep League MVP (2021, 2022)
Scored the winning point in a five-set state semifinal match, her high school’s first state playoffs appearance (2021)
Academic Honor Roll in high school
Played club for SG Elite (2017-2020) and Sunshine (2020-2023; Coach Cari Klein)
Won the Salt Lake City Showdown in 2020
Earned second place at the Anaheim Tournament (2022)

PERSONAL:

Annelise Sofia Rising is the daughter of Christopher Rising and was born in Pasadena, Calif.
Has two siblings, John-Carl and Arianne
Grandfather played football at UCLA
Father and uncle played football at Duke
Her most thrilling sports moment was winning the Salt Lake Invitational Tournament for her club team in high school
Favorite pastimes and hobbies include nature photography and working
Biggest sports hero is Serena Williams because of her athletic achievements, her attitude about her sport and her competitiveness
Wants to travel to Spain
Favorite food is sandwiches and favorite musician is Luke Combs
After CU, she wants to be a sports psychologist
Chose CU because: “…of the high level of volleyball. When I went to visit, the coaching staff and players were extremely welcoming and supportive. The University also offers incredible resources and support for student athletes. They provide the academic programs that I am interested in pursuing. CU is a beautiful campus with views of the mountains in a college town which creates a large community with a fun atmosphere.”