Emmanuel University (Ga.)

Marusa joins the Lions as a Freshmen in the Fall 2025 season from Maribor, Slovenia. 

During Marusa high school/club career she played with OTP Branik in Maribor, Slovenia. In 2024-2025 she was a part of the 3rd place in national U19 Championship and 1st place in second National Championship League. In 2023-2024, the team was 4th place in National U19 Championship, 2nd place in second National Championship League. Marusa played as a setter, middle, outside and opposite in her seven years of volleyball. She also played tennis, basketball, horseback riding and did dance.

Marusa is the daughter of Dejan and Melita Pesut. She was born November 23, 2006. Her father is a tennis coach and her mother is a librarian. She has one sibling Irina who also plays tennis. Marusa is the first in her family to study outside of her home country. Marusa is majoring in Sports Management.