CHARLOTTE, N.C. — Winston-Salem State University graduate outside hitter Holiday Ellis has been named the Central Intercollegiate Athletic Association (CIAA) Offensive Player of the Week following a two-match stretch in which she helped lead the Rams to a pair of conference victories.

Ellis recorded 29 kills, five service aces, 14 digs and 35.5 points across two matches against Johnson C. Smith and Livingstone from Oct. 26-29. She averaged 14.5 kills and 17.75 points per match while helping WSSU secure back-to-back 3-0 victories.

The graduate outside hitter opened the week with a dominant performance against Johnson C. Smith on Oct. 26, recording a match-high 17 kills while hitting .593. She added three digs, three blocks and one service ace to finish with 19.0 points in the Rams' sweep.

Ellis followed with another strong outing in a road victory over Livingstone on Oct. 29. She recorded 12 kills, 11 digs and four service aces while finishing with 16.5 points to help WSSU complete another 3-0 sweep.

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