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University of Rhode Island

2021 Women's Volleyball Roster

Alan Hubbard
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Ryli Bird
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14 Ella Ratzloff

  • Position Libero
  • Height 5-4
  • Class Senior
  • High School East Ridge
  • Hometown Woodbury, Minn.

Biography

Career Honors & Accomplishments

  • 2021 Atlantic 10 All-Academic Team
  • 2020-21 Atlantic 10 All-Academic Team
  • Atlantic 10 Defensive Player of the Week (Oct. 25, 2021)
  • Atlantic 10 Defensive Player of the Week (Sept. 30, 2019)
  • 2019 Art Carmichael Invitational All-Tournament Team

2021 (Senior)

  • Became Rhody's first-ever player to reach 1,500 digs, finishing her career with 1,517.
  • Set URI's single-season digs record in 2021, with 570.
  • Owns five of the program's top-6 single-match digs performances.
  • Wrapped up the season ranked 10th nationally in total digs and 31st in digs per set (4.91). 

2019 (Sophomore)

  • Was one of just three players to play in all 95 sets for the Rams.
  • Finished the season ranked 25th in the nation, and second in the Atlantic 10, with 5.11 digs per set.
  • Had 485 total digs, as well as 82 assists, eight service aces and three kills.
  • Earned Atlantic 10 Defensive Player of the Week honors on Sept. 30, after shattering URI's former single-match for digs (34) when she had 42 in a win over Fordham.
  • Recorded a career-high nine assists against Boston College.
  • Was named to the Art Carmichael Invitational All-Tournament Team.

2018 (Freshman)

  • Was one of just four players to play in all 96 sets for the Rams.
  • Finished the year ranked third on the team in digs (203).
  • Also combined for 17 assists, 11 service aces and one kill.

Before URI

  • Was a five-year member and one-year captain of the Easte Ridge High School varsity volleyball team.
  • Led her high school team to its first conference championship title in 2017.
  • Finished high school with over 2000 digs, a school record and #2 in state history.
  • Earned an Academic Letter all four years of high school.
  • Earned the Academic All-State Award in 2018 after she graduated Magna Cum Laude.
  • Played club volleyball for Northern Lights for 6 years.
  • Won the AAU National Championship with Northern Lights volleyball club in 2015.
  • 2014 and 2015 USA High Performance A1 Select Team
  • 2014-2017 4X All-Conference, Suburban East (9th Grade).
  • 2014 Breakdown Sports "Elite 50 Underclassmen".
  • 2015 National Junior Classic (Chicago) All-Tournament team.
  • 2015 Breakdown Sports "Elite 35 Underclassmen".
  • 2015-2018 4X Prep Volleyball Defensive Dandie Award. 2015 AAU All-American.
  • 2015 AAU Academic All-American.
  • 2015-17 3X MVP, East Ridge High School.
  • 2015 USA High Performance Youth National Team Prospect Training Block - Anaheim, CA (Dec. 2015).
  • 2016 GJNC All-Tournament Team.
  • 2016 Prep Volleyball (Tawa) All-American List.
  • 2017 Breakdown Minnesota Miss Volleyball Watch List.
  • 2017 Star Tribune Metro Dream Team List.
  • 2017 Pioneer Press Player of the year finalist.
  • 2017 Prep Dig Minnesota Preseason All-State Team.
  • 2017 Prep Volleyball Senior Ace List.
  • 2018 GJNC All-Tournament Team.
  • 2018 Under Armout All-America Volleyball Athlete.

Personal 

  • Born May 31, 2000.
  • Daughter of Brenda and Corey Ratzloff.
  • Has a younger sister, Evie.
  • Her dad, Corey Ratzloff, played hockey at University of Wisconsin River Falls.
  • Her mom, Brenda Ratzloff, played volleyball at University of Wisconsin River Falls.
  • Enjoys playing ping pong, tennis and hanging out with friends.
  • Favorite athlete is former Olympic libero, Stacy Sykora. 
  • Has not decided a major yet.

Statistics

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Historical Player Information

  • 14

    2018Freshman

    LB
    5'4"
    14
  • 14

    2019Sophomore

    LB
    5'4"
    14
  • 14

    2020Junior

    Libero
    5'4"
    14
  • 14

    2021Senior

    Libero
    5'4"
    14