2010: Appeared in 19 sets over 12 matches during her first year at Valpo ... averaged 0.79 kills and 0.79 blocks per set in limited action ... debuted Aug. 27 at La Salle with three blocks and two kills ... also picked up a pair of kills Sept. 11 against Hofstra while also tallying a season-best four blocks ... came off bench to have stellar performance Nov. 5 at Youngstown State ... contributed season-high seven kills on .300 hitting to go with three blocks to help Crusaders to key Horizon League victory.

Prep: A three-year letterwinner for the Mustangs ... earned Third Team All-State accolades as a senior ... received Honorable Mention recognition on the state level as a junior ... awarded First Team All-Conference and First Team All-Area honors her final two seasons ... a Second Team All-Conference honoree as a sophomore ... played club volleyball for Fox Cities Elite (2008-2010) and Nightmares VBC (2006-2008) ... traveled to nationals both years with Fox Cities Elite ... also earned three letters apiece in basketball and track and field ... a First Team All-Area selection on the hardwood as a senior ... earned First Team All-Conference honors in basketball as a senior and Second Team honors as a junior ... member of state runner-up 4x200m relay squad on the track as a freshman.

Personal: Ellen is the daughter of Mike and Barb Vanden Berg ... undecided upon major ... born Jan. 21, 1992.