Oakland University Athletics

Freshman (2025)

Played in 24 matches with 15 starts as a true freshman… led the team with 22 service aces… totaled 98 kills over the season… recorded a career-high 12 kills against Cleveland State (9/30)… achieved four service aces against Cleveland State (10/28)… Registered 44 digs… notched six solo blocks and 35 total blocks… scored 133 total points for the season… recorded nine kills and three digs in a match against Youngstown State (11/1)… Tallied seven kills and five digs against Northern Kentucky (11/8)… Contributed eight kills and two blocks against Cleveland State (10/28).

High School (Center Grove HS)

Was named Johnson County Player of the Year in 2024... earned All-District and First Team All-State Honors her senior season... was named a Senior All-Star...owns the Center Grove program record in career kills... helped Center Grove to a top-four finish in Indiana in 2024

Personal

Birthdate: 9/16/2006
Full Name: Ellen Kate Zapp
Parents: Nicole and AJ Zapp
Siblings: Two (Evan, Emilie)
Favorite Food: Chips and queso
Biggest Role Model: Dad
Fun Fact: Owns HS record in kills
Why Oakland: Family atmosphere, team, academics