Phillip Ellis returns to midfield where he has been a key player during his first two seasons at CU.....played in 21 matches as a sophomore with 16 starts.....recorded two assists and both aided game-winning goals.....set up the deciding score in a 3-2 overtime win versus Wittenberg and assisted on the winning goal in a 3-1 victory at Marian.

2002 - Made an immediate contribution as a rookie midfielder.....started all 19 matches in which he played.....ranked second on the team with seven goals and five assists for 19 points.....All-NCCAA Midwest Region Second Team selection.....scored the first goal of the campaign and assisted on the game winner in a 2-1 season-opening win at Georgetown.....scored in a 1-0 victory at Indiana Wesleyan.....had a goal with an assist in a 2-1 win at Malone.....scored the game winner in a 3-1 victory over Ohio Domincan which was CU's first-ever night match on campus....had an assist in a 1-0 AMC playoff win at Notre Dame College.

High School - Four-year letter winner at Kings High School.....recorded 14 goals and 15 assists as a senior.....netted 10 goals and 11 assists as a junior while being named to the All-Ohio Division II Third Team.....All-District Southwest Ohio and All-Fort Ancient Valley Conference First Team selection in each of his final two seasons.....two-time Team MVP.....scored six goals with 14 assists as a sophomore.....member of two FAVC championship teams.....National Honor Society student.

Personal - Dean's Honor List student as an accounting and youth ministry double major at Cedarville University.....class chaplain as a sophomore.....born 5/15/84 in Dearborn, MI.....son of Mr. and Mrs. Dale Ellis.....has one older brother.