Elise is an American middle blocker who recently completed a standout graduate season at Creighton University after four years with the University of Kentucky. She was an All-BIG EAST and AVCA All-West Region selection in 2024 and earned AVCA and VolleyballMag.com Honorable Mention All-American honors. She led the BIG EAST in hitting percentage (.376) and ranked among the league’s top blockers, setting Creighton’s all-time career hitting percentage record. A key contributor to Kentucky’s 2020 NCAA National Championship, she started all five tournament matches, including the title win over Texas. Over her career, she totaled more than 1,000 kills and 400 blocks across Power Five and BIG EAST competition. Known for her efficiency and ability to impact both sides of the ball, she has posted multiple standout performances against top-10 opponents, including wins over Purdue, Kansas, and Ole Miss.