One of four players to return to the Grand Rapids Rise after the team’s inaugural 2024 season, 6-foot-4 middle blocker Alyssa Jensen made a noticeable leap in her second professional year. Playing once again under longtime college coach Cathy George — who previously coached her at Michigan State from 2014 to 2017 — Jensen thrived with the added familiarity and responsibility, evolving from a depth option in 2024 into a regular contributor in 2025. The Holland, Michigan native appeared in 22 matches and 71 sets, finishing second on the team in total blocks (64) while adding 88 kills on a .253 hitting percentage. Her defensive presence was a steady force throughout the season, recording three or more blocks in 15 matches, and her offensive production nearly quadrupled from her rookie totals, when she tallied 25 kills in 13 matches. Jensen’s most complete outing came in a 3-1 win over the San Diego Mojo on March 9, when she delivered 12 points on six kills and six blocks.
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Matches (Sets) |
Points |
Kills (%) |
Blocks |
Aces |
Digs |
Assists |
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2025 Regular Season |
22 (71) |
156 |
88 (.253) |
64 |
4 |
50 |
3 |
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2024 Postseason |
DNP |
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2024 Regular Season |
13 (31) |
47 |
25 (.149) |
19 |
3 |
11 |
0 |
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PVF Totals |
35 (102) |
203 |
113 (.231) |
83 |
7 |
61 |
3 |
Memorable Matches
- March 13, 2025: Led the Rise with three blocks, marking a fifth consecutive match with three or more. Also tallied a pro career-high eight kills (.192) on 26 swings in a four-set loss to the Atlanta Vibe.
- March 20, 2025: Delivered one of six error-free attacking performances (minimum three attempts), posting six kills on 11 swings for a season-best .545 hitting percentage. Added four digs and a block in a four-set loss to the Vegas Thrill.
- April 12, 2025: Stuffed the stat sheet in a five-set win over the Indy Ignite, finishing with six kills (.333), five digs, and five blocks. The Rise recorded 24 blocks — tying the Pro Volleyball Federation single-match record — and notched a franchise-best 93 digs.
By the Numbers
6 – Strung together six straight matches with three or more blocks from Feb. 27 to March 15.
10 – Posted a .300 hitting percentage or higher in 10 matches.
12 – Recorded five or more kills in 12 matches, and had at least one kill in every match she played in.
15 – Started 15 out of the last 16 matches for the Rise to conclude the season.
83 – Accumulated 83 blocks over the last two seasons, third-most in the team’s history.
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3-5-25 | Post-Match Interviews | San Diego Mojo
4-5-25 | Post-Match Interviews | Vegas Thrill
4-19-25 | Post-Match Interviews | Indy Ignite
Photo by Nicolas Carrillo/Rise