University of South Alabama Athletics

Ellis was a main cog in the Jaguars going 4-1 in their last five games as the senior center averaged 15 points, 6.6 rebounds and 3 blocks per contest. Ellis recorded her fifth double-double of the season against Southern with 18 points and 12 rebounds in a four-point win, then collected a season-high six blocks to go along with 16 points on 6-of-9 shooting to help South earn a 21-point victory over Central Arkansas. Ellis had her fourth game of 20 or more points against Georgia Southern, connecting on 9-of-13 from the floor to post 22 points while helping lead the Jags to a 2-0 start in Sun Belt Conference play for the first time since the 2013-14 season.