Northwestern State University of Louisana

At-NSU: managed to have a good 1989 season despite battling leg injuries most of the year...Recorded 158 kills in 25 matches while hitting for a .213percentage, a mark that put her among conference leaders...Last season marked her first time back on the court in two years following a transfer from San Joaquin...Figures to be one of McCalister's main hitters in the offensive attack.

Pre-NSU: Joins high school teammate Kelly Banks from Edison High School in Stockton, California where she was a three year letterman in basketball while picking up four letters in volleyball...Was named Most Valuable Player in volleyball two seasons for the Lady Vikings...Played one year at San Joaquin Delta College before coming to NSU.

Personal: Full name is Rentia Lachelle Ellis...Daughter of Mr and Mrs Norman Ellis...Renita is the baby of four in the Ellis family...Turned 22 last May 17th...Majoring in accounting, she wants to pursue a career in tax auditing.