Yossiana Pressley

Other Professional Experience: Pressley's professional volleyball journey includes competing with ASPTT Mulhouse Volley-Ball in France during the 2021-22 season. Her international experience demonstrates her dedication to expanding her skills and contributing to teams beyond her collegiate career.

International Experience: Pressley's international experience includes being a member of the USA Volleyball Women's Collegiate National Team in both 2018 and 2021. Her participation in these teams showcases her talent and commitment to representing the United States in the sport of volleyball.

At Baylor: Pressley is a five-year letter winner at Baylor University, where she made an indelible mark on the volleyball program. Her college career spanned from 2017 to 2021, during which she appeared in 142 matches and played in 523 sets. Her contributions to the Baylor Bears were nothing short of exceptional. Pressley's impact on the Baylor volleyball program is evident in her remarkable statistics. She stands as Baylor's all-time leader with 2,395 career kills and 5,828 career attack attempts. Throughout her college career, Pressley led Baylor in kills and attack attempts in each of her five seasons, demonstrating her consistency and leadership on the court. Her standout performances earned her numerous accolades, including five-time AVCA All-America selections, with First-Team notices in each of her last three years. She also received First-Team AVCA All-Region honors in every season. Notably, Pressley was named the 2019 AVCA, espnW, and Big 12 Conference Player of the Year, solidifying her status as one of the top players in collegiate volleyball. Pressley's accolades continued with her recognition as the 2017 AVCA Region and Big 12 Freshman of the Year. Her remarkable freshman season set the stage for her outstanding collegiate career. She was also a finalist for the 2019 Honda Sport Award for Volleyball. Throughout her college journey, Pressley earned unanimous First-Team All-Big 12 distinctions in all five seasons. She was a member of the 2020 Senior Class Award All-America Second Team and a two-time AVCA National Player of the Week selection. Her consistency and ability to perform at the highest level were evident in her collection of school-record 21 weekly awards from the Big 12 Conference during her career. Pressley's on-court accomplishments include registering 30 or more kills in a match six times during her career. She also owns Baylor's single-match record for kills in a five-set match after notching an impressive 39 kills against Iowa State on September 22, 2018. Additionally, she recorded two 20-kill, 20-dig matches during her college career, showcasing her versatility and ability to contribute in various aspects of play. Her leadership and impact extended to the team's success. She led Baylor to a berth in the NCAA Semifinals and the program's first-ever Big 12 Conference title during her junior season in 2019. Pressley guided the Bears to their first-ever No. 1 AVCA ranking and achieved 10 or more kills in a match 30 times, including eight double-double outings. As a senior, Pressley led NCAA Division I with 488 kills while ranking eighth nationally by averaging 4.69 kills per set. Her senior season featured 26 double-digit kill outings, including eight matches with 20 or more kills. She also notched seven double-double performances, showcasing her ability to impact both the offensive and defensive aspects of the game. Pressley's achievements at Baylor were historic. She became the first freshman in Big 12 Conference history to lead the league in points per set (4.85) or kills per set (4.37). She also guided the Bears to their first top-12 national seed in the NCAA Tournament, marking a significant milestone for the program. Her college career was further enhanced by her partnership with fellow Athletes Unlimited Volleyball athlete Shelly Fanning during their time at Baylor.