Kelsey Ansec built a legacy defined by elite production, postseason excellence, and championship success. A four-year standout outside hitter from 2014–17, Ansec was a driving force behind one of the most successful eras the volleyball program.
Ansec appeared in 121 matches during her collegiate career and finished with 1,215 kills, averaging 2.95 kills per set while hitting .237. Her all-around presence was evident on both sides of the net, as she also totaled 225 digs, 223 blocks, and 1,343.5 career points (3.26 points per set). At the conclusion of her career, her kill and point totals ranked fourth all-time at Gannon since the introduction of rally scoring.
Her résumé is highlighted by an impressive collection of individual honors. Ansec was a two-time AVCA All-Atlantic Region First Team selection and a two-time All-PSAC First Team honoree, establishing herself among the premier outside hitters in the region and conference. She earned All-ECAC Second Team recognition as a senior and was named a PSAC Scholar-Athlete. In 2017–18, she was honored as Gannon's Female Senior Student-Athlete of the Year.
Ansec consistently elevated her game on the sport's biggest stages. She was named to the NCAA Division II Atlantic Regional All-Tournament Team twice during her career and delivered one of the most memorable postseason performances in program history at the 2017 NCAA Division II Elite Eight. Competing against the nation's best, Ansec smashed 37 kills in two matches and earned a spot on the Elite Eight All-Tournament Team, helping propel Gannon to the national semifinals for the first time ever.
Team success followed Ansec throughout her career. She helped lead the Golden Knights to 111 victories, a PSAC Championship in 2016—when she was named PSAC Tournament MVP—and an NCAA Atlantic Region title. During her four seasons, Gannon appeared in two PSAC championship matches, two NCAA regional finals, and the historic national semifinal run in 2017, with Ansec serving as a cornerstone of each postseason push.
