Defensive Specialist · #20
Ella Ward
HS: Mount Saint Mary Academy
Ella Ward, a redshirt sophomore defensive specialist for Southern Miss., has 5 digs (0.83/set) and a 12.5% reception error rate this season. Her best game: 4 digs against Jackson St. on Sep 12, 2026.
Data through · last match Oct 23
Season
BLK is the NCAA total: a solo counts 1, a block assist ½. Recaps and press releases usually quote solos + assists instead, so the same night can be reported as a bigger, whole number.
Percentile Rankings
vs 979 liberos & DS with 20+ sets · 100 = best
Under 20 sets · small sampleBubble = percentile within position. ↓ = lower is better (percentile already flipped). Rate stats need 20+ attempts.
Rally Splits
Serve receive
aced-on rateRally splits come from NCAA play-by-play and may miss a few rallies; names are matched to the box score. Season totals above come from box scores.
Game Log
| Date | Opponent | Result | S | K | E | TA | HIT% | AST | SA | SE | DIG | RE | BLK | PTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 23 | vsArkansas St. | L 0-3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Sep 12 | vsJackson St. | W 3-0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Sep 5 | @Ole Miss | L 1-3 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
BLK is the NCAA total: a solo counts 1, a block assist ½. Recaps and press releases usually quote solos + assists instead, so the same night can be reported as a bigger, whole number.
Ella Ward · 2026 FAQ
- How many digs does Ella Ward have in 2026?
- Ella Ward has 5 digs in 6 sets for Southern Miss. in 2026, an average of 0.83 digs per set.
- How many matches has Ella Ward played in 2026?
- Ella Ward has appeared in 3 matches in 6 sets for Southern Miss. in 2026.
- What position does Ella Ward play?
- Ella Ward is a redshirt sophomore defensive specialist for Southern Miss. in the Sun Belt.
- What team does Ella Ward play for?
- Ella Ward plays for Southern Miss., which competes in the Sun Belt in NCAA Division I women's volleyball.