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Hall of Fame

Elisa Joris

Elisa Joris

  • Class
  • Induction
    2012
  • Sport(s)
    Volleyball
Elisa “E” Joris was a two-time volleyball letterwinner (2004-05) and became just the second volleyball All-American in school history when she was voted to the Daktronics All-America Second Team as well as the AVCA Honorable Mention All-America Team at the conclusion of the 2005 season.

A two-time GLIAC All-Academic Team selection, Joris earned a bachelor's degree in public relations from WSU in 2008 after being named to the Academic Honor Roll five times.

Her 168 total blocks in 2005, which led the NCAA, were the most by a WSU player in nearly a decade and rank fourth all-time, while her 1.79 blocks per set that year is second in school history.  Joris' 1.73 blocks per set as a junior is third on the WSU all-time charts and was fourth-highest in the nation that year.  Her 4.18 kills per set he senior year ranks third all-time.

Despite playing only two seasons for the Green and Gold, Joris ranks seventh in block solos (79), and eighth in both block assists (236) and total blocks (315).  Her 3.93 kills per set is second all-time, while her 1.76 blocks per set is still a Warrior record.

She concluded her four-year collegiate career with 1,003 kills, 108 aces and 424 digs along with 479 total blocks.
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