2023: Freshman
Appeared in 26 matches and a total of 80 sets as a middle blocker ... notched 162 kills (2.02/set) and 44 blocks (0.55/set) while hitting .367 for the season ... recorded a season high 13 kills in the straight sets win over Midland on Sept. 6 ... also totaled nine kills and hit .529 in the GPAC quarterfinal win over Dakota Wesleyan ... collected a season high six blocks in the straight sets win at Doane on Oct. 18 ... missed the national tournament due to an injury that occurred in the GPAC tournament championship match at Northwestern.

High School
Prepped at Sioux Falls Jefferson High School (S.D.) … coached by Beth Donnelly … lettered and started for three years … served as a captain for two years … named first team all-state as a senior while also garnering all-conference accolades … voted “most valuable teammate” twice … totaled school records of 475 kills and 117 blocks … helped the Cavaliers to state place finishes of fourth as a sophomore and second as a senior … qualified for state in the hurdles and javelin … recognized as Scholar Athlete all four years … tabbed academic all-state volleyball three times … achieved academic excellence all four years … Regents Scholar Diploma and President’s Education Awards program.

Personal
Born in Sioux Falls, S.D., on November 20, 2004 … daughter of Brad and Wendy Paulsen … has an older brother Zach and younger sister Mylie … enjoys listening to music, art and going outside.