4  Anastassia Koutchouk Class: Sophomore Hometown: Calais, France High School: Lycée Saint Pierre Height: 6-3 Position: Outside Hitter/Middle Blocker Experience: 1V Club: Stella ES Calais

AWARDS & HONORS
• Academic All-Mountain West (2012)

2012 (FRESHMAN): Was used sparingly in 55 sets, primarily as a server... Appeared in 21 matches, finishing her freshman season with nine service aces, including a career-best two against both No. 12 Pepperdine (Sept. 7) and No. 2 UCLA (Sept. 15)... Registered an ace in three consecutive matches during the beginning of the season (Sept. 1-7)... In a home win over New Mexico State (Sept. 9), she displayed some defense with a four digs and her first collegiate block... Earned Academic All-Mountain West honors for her performance in the classroom.

HIGH SCHOOL: Graduate of Lycée Saint Pierre in Calais, France... Won the 2011 and 2012 national championships in the second division... As a sophomore assisted her team to the Eurpoean Cup... Competed with the French young national team during the summer of 2011... Also played club volleyball for Stella ES Calais... Has earned various accolades, including "the youngest player" and "the better hope," given annually to the player most likely to perform at a higher level... Also competed in judo and swimming.

PERSONAL: Goes by Nastia... Originally born in Minsk, Belarus... Grew up in Calais, France... Parents are Lilia Narouchevitch and David Dangleant... Mother played with the Belarus national team for many years and was once named "best blocker" at the European championship... Was just 16 years old when signed by CSU in November 2011... Heard about CSU through former Rams volleyball player Katherine Whitney.