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

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Game Log - Defense

Game Log - Serve/Receive

Career Stats - Offense

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Splits Stats - Offense

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News Mentions

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2018 NATIONAL CHAMPIONS

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

December 1, 2018

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TITLE GAME BOUND

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

November 30, 2018

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PITTSBURGH BOUND

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

November 17, 2018

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Tampa Takes No. 11 Entering Postseason

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

November 13, 2018

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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.

November 5, 2018

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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.

October 29, 2018

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Tampa Suffers First Conference Loss to No. 17 PBA

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

October 27, 2018

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Spartans Survive Second Shark Attack of the Season

The No. 4 Spartans sweep the Nova Southeastern Sharks.

October 26, 2018

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NUMBER FOUR

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

October 22, 2018

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Spartans Earn First Win At South Region Crossover

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

October 19, 2018

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Spartans Earn Highest Rank Since 2015 Season

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

October 15, 2018

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Tampa Defeats Eckerd Round Two

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

October 13, 2018

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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.

October 8, 2018

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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.

October 6, 2018

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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.

October 5, 2018

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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.

October 4, 2018

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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.

October 2, 2018

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Spartans Look to Extend Winning Streak to Double Digits

Spartans Look to Extend Winning Streak to Double Digits

October 1, 2018

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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.

October 1, 2018

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Spartans Siege the Buccaneers in Five

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

September 29, 2018

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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.

September 28, 2018

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Tampa Volleyball Remains Undefeated in SSC Competition

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

September 22, 2018

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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.

September 21, 2018

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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.

September 20, 2018

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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.

September 17, 2018

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Tampa Rides Eckerd's Wave

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

September 13, 2018

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Spartans Look to Advance Winning Streak to 5-0

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

September 12, 2018

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The Tampa Spartans Sweep the Rollins Tars

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

September 11, 2018

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Spartans Welcome Rollins College

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

September 10, 2018

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Tampa Volleyball Climbs Poll to No. 16

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

September 10, 2018

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Spartans Soar Past Eagles in 3-1 Victory

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

September 8, 2018

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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.

September 6, 2018

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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.

September 1, 2018