Melissa Elias
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  • Height:
    5-11
  • Year:
    So.
  • Hometown:
    Lake Mary, Fla.
  • High School:
    Lake Mary HS
  • Position:
    S/RS
  • Major:
    Biology
  • m
    35
  • k/s
    1.20
  • h %
    .228
  • a/s
    2.08
  • b/s
    0.35
  • sa/s
    0.03
  • d/s
    2.50
Bio

As a Sophomore: A 2018 NCAA Division II National Champion... A member of the NCAA South Regional Championship Team... A member of the 2018 SSC Championship Team... A member of PrepVolleyball's National Team of the Week (9/28)... Became the first Spartan in program history to record a triple-double against Barry (9/29), when she stated 17 assists, 13 digs, and 11 kills... Had 11 double-doubles on the season... Competed in 35 matches and 123 sets for the Spartans... Ended her sophomore campaign with a total of 308 digs, 256 assists, 147 kills, 43 blocks, and four service aces... She accumulated a season-high of 18 digs against Drury(9/1) and Eckerd (9/13)... Recorded a double-double in the National Championship match against Western Washington (12/1), with 15 digs and 13 assists. 

As a Freshman: 
SSC Commissioner's Honor Roll... Competed in 22 matches for UT... Recorded a season and career-high of 33 assists against Rollins (9/30)... Logged a season-high of four kills against Webber International (8/22) and against Florida Southern (9/19)... Ended the season with 11 kills, 173 assists, five service aces, 70 digs, and 10 total blocks. 

High School: Graduate of Lake Mary High School.

Personal: Member of honor roll...Biology major...Daughter of Jose Elias and Karin Seminario...Birthdate: 6/5/1999.

Career Highs

 
Recent games
Season Statistics
  Overall Conference
Matches 35 19
Sets 123 67
Kills 147 114
Kills per set 1.20 1.70
Errors 50 39
Total Attacks 426 320
Total Attacks per set 3.46 4.78
Hitting Percentage .228 .234
Assists 256 181
Assists per set 2.08 2.70
Service Aces 4 1
Service Errors 23 13
Service Aces per set 0.03 0.01
Receptions 349 174
Reception Errors 14 9
Digs 307 184
Digs per set 2.50 2.75
Block Solo 2 2
Block Assist 41 33
Block Total 43 35
Blocks per set 0.35 0.52
Block Errors 5 2
Ball Handling Errors 4 4
Points 173.5 133.5
Points per set 1.4 2.0
Matches started 22 16
Game Log - Offense
Game Log - Defense
Game Log - Serve/Receive

Career Stats: Offense

Career Stats: Defense

Career Stats: Serve/Receive

Splits Stats: Offense

Splits Stats: Defense

Splits Stats: Serve/Receive

News mentions
2018 NATIONAL CHAMPIONS
2018 NATIONAL CHAMPIONS

The University of Tampa defeated Western Washington 3-2 to win the program's third national title.

TITLE GAME BOUND
TITLE GAME BOUND

For the seventh time in program history, #TampaVB advances to the National Championship.

PITTSBURGH BOUND
PITTSBURGH BOUND

As NCAA South Regional Champions, the No. 11 Spartans will advance to the NCAA Quarterfinals in Pittsburgh, Pa.

Tampa Takes No. 11 Entering Postseason
Tampa Takes No. 11 Entering Postseason

In the latest AVCA Division II Coaches Poll, the University of Tampa snags the No. 11 rank.

Tampa Shifts in National Poll to No. 9
Tampa Shifts in National Poll to No. 9

After falling to the Barry Buccaneers, the Spartans drop in the national poll two spots to No. 9.

Tampa Falls Three Spots in National Poll
Tampa Falls Three Spots in National Poll

After suffering their first conference loss, the Spartans fall three spots in the most recent AVCA Coaches Poll.

Tampa Suffers First Conference Loss to No. 17 PBA
Tampa Suffers First Conference Loss to No. 17 PBA

The No. 4 Spartans lose to the No. 17 Sailfish in a four-set battle.

Spartans Survive Second Shark Attack of the Season
Spartans Survive Second Shark Attack of the Season

The No. 4 Spartans sweep the Nova Southeastern Sharks.

NUMBER FOUR
NUMBER FOUR

Tampa Volleyball continues to climb the AVCA coaches poll, entering the top five for the first time since 2015.

Spartans Earn First Win At South Region Crossover
Spartans Earn First Win At South Region Crossover

UT extends their winning streak to 15-0, taking down the Valdosta State Blazers 3-1.

Spartans Earn Highest Rank Since 2015 Season
Spartans Earn Highest Rank Since 2015 Season

Tampa volleyball continues to climb the AVCA coaches poll, now No. 6.

Tampa Defeats Eckerd Round Two
Tampa Defeats Eckerd Round Two

For the second time this season, the No. 8 University of Tampa Spartans have defeated the Eckerd College Tritons.

Tampa Holds National Rank in Latest AVCA Poll
Tampa Holds National Rank in Latest AVCA Poll

For the third week in a row, the University of Tampa Spartans take home the No. 8 spot in the latest AVCA coaches poll.

UT Silences the Roar of the Lions
UT Silences the Roar of the Lions

With a 3-1 win over the St. Leo Lions, UT becomes the only team this season to have recorded a win over every conference opponent.

That Feeling When You Sweep Your SSC Rival
That Feeling When You Sweep Your SSC Rival

The No. 8 ranked Spartans sweep SSC rival, Florida Southern, by set scores of 25-14, 25-20, and 28-18.

Spartans Set to Host SSC Rival Florida Southern
Spartans Set to Host SSC Rival Florida Southern

Friday at 7 p.m. the No. 8 University of Tampa Spartans welcome SSC rival, Florida Southern.

Spartans Ground the Eagles in Four
Spartans Ground the Eagles in Four

The No. 8 University of Tampa Volleyball team remains undefeated in the SSC, earning their ninth conference win against the Embry-Riddle Eagles.

Spartans Look to Extend Winning Streak to Double Digits
Spartans Look to Extend Winning Streak to Double Digits

Spartans Look to Extend Winning Streak to Double Digits

Volleyball Holds No. 8 in Latest AVCA Poll
Volleyball Holds No. 8 in Latest AVCA Poll

In the latest AVCA Coaches Poll, UT holds on to the No. 8 ranking for a second week.

Spartans Siege the Buccaneers in Five
Spartans Siege the Buccaneers in Five

The No. 8 Universtiy of Tampa Spartans defeat the Barry University Buccaneers in a five-set thriller.

Spartans Out Battle the Knights 3-0
Spartans Out Battle the Knights 3-0

The No. 8 Universtiy of Tampa volleyball team remains undefeated in SSC competition with a sweep over the Lynn Fighting Knights.

Tampa Volleyball Remains Undefeated in SSC Competition
Tampa Volleyball Remains Undefeated in SSC Competition

Sweeping the Nova Southeastern Sharks, Tampa Volleyball remains the only team undefeated in the Sunshine State Conference.

No. 12 Tampa Volleyball Upsets No. 3 Palm Beach Atlantic
No. 12 Tampa Volleyball Upsets No. 3 Palm Beach Atlantic

In a clean sweep, UT hands No. 3 PBA their first loss of the 2018 season.

Spartans Travel to PBA for a Top-15 Gameday Matchup
Spartans Travel to PBA for a Top-15 Gameday Matchup

The No. 12 University of Tampa women's volleyball team travels to West Palm Beach to take on the No. 3 Palm Beach Atlantic Sailfish.

Spartans Continue to Climb National Poll to No. 12
Spartans Continue to Climb National Poll to No. 12

After starting the 2018 11-1, Tampa Volleyball has been tabbed the No. 12 best team in the nation according to the AVCA.

Tampa Rides Eckerd's Wave
Tampa Rides Eckerd's Wave

Tampa volleyball continued to dominate on the court, defeated the Eckerd Tritons in three sets.

Spartans Look to Advance Winning Streak to 5-0
Spartans Look to Advance Winning Streak to 5-0

Tomorrow the women's volleyball team will host the Eckerd College Tritons.

The Tampa Spartans Sweep the Rollins Tars
The Tampa Spartans Sweep the Rollins Tars

Tampa Volleyball advances to 10-1 with a sweep over the Rollins College Tars.

Spartans Welcome Rollins College
Spartans Welcome Rollins College

The University of Tampa volleyball team welcomes Rollins College, Tuesday, September 11th at 7 p.m.

Tampa Volleyball Climbs Poll to No. 16
Tampa Volleyball Climbs Poll to No. 16

After starting SSC competition, Tampa volleyball climbs the national poll four spots.

Spartans Soar Past Eagles in 3-1 Victory
Spartans Soar Past Eagles in 3-1 Victory

Tampa Volleyball advances to 9-1 on the 2018 season, 2-0 in SSC competition.

The Spartans Open Conference Play Against Florida Tech
The Spartans Open Conference Play Against Florida Tech

The University of Tampa women's volleyball team opens up SSC play tomorrow against the Panthers of Florida Tech.

UT Upsets the No. 4 Ferris State Bulldogs
UT Upsets the No. 4 Ferris State Bulldogs

On the final day of the Courtyard by Marriott Classic, the Spartans split, advancing their overall record to 7-1.