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AS A SENIOR (2017): She ranked fourth in the team with 104 kills, 35 digs and 32 total blocks, playing in 23 matches and 63 sets. Notched 10+ kills twice, including a season-high 11 kills and a season-high 10 digs on September 2nd vs. NJIT. 

AS A JUNIOR (2016): Yelsukova started nine of 24 matches she played in, appearing in 69 sets. She totaled 102 kills and 40 digs in her junior campaign. Had a season-high 17 kills on September 3rd at Holy Cross.

AS A SOPHOMORE (2015): Yelsukova played in 63 sets and 25 matches in her sophomore campaign, registering 51 kills, 96 digs and 14 total blocks. Notched a season-high eight kills at Grand Canyon on November 20th and amassed a season-high 11 digs at Northeastern on September 8th. Yelsukova registered 5+ kills seven times and 5+ digs on 10 occasions.

AS A FRESHMAN (2014): Started in 28 of 33 matches in 106 sets. Yelsukova's 243 kills ranked second on the team to go along with 75 digs and 26 total blocks. Posted a career-high 19 kills on Sept. 13th vs. Liberty and Nov. 15th vs. Hartford. Had 10+ kills on nine occasions. Recorded a career-high 11 digs on Aug. 29th at Bryant in her first collegiate match and a career-high four blocks on Sept. 20th at Chicago State. She was named America East Rookie of the Week twice in 2014 on Sept. 15th and Nov. 17th. Yelsukova was also honored on the Duquesne/Robert Morris All-Tournament Team on Sept. 6th with 23 kills over three matches.

BEFORE UMASS LOWELL: Four-year varsity player at Cupertino High School - Holds record for most kills in a single season by a player at any level in school history - Holds school record for most kills in a career - First team All-League (2x) - Second team All-State - School Athlete of the Season for Fall sports Sophomore year - Team Most Valuable Player - Coaches Award.

PERSONAL: Originally born in St. Petersburg, Russia - Daughter of Olga and Mikhail - Greatest sports moment was winning the league championship in high school, maintaining the team's undefeated record for the season - On joining UMass Lowell: "[The staff] welcomed me with open arms and made me feel at home. I have never felt more confident in any decision I have made in my life so far." Majoring in Business and hopes to play volleyball and travel the world.