University of Albany

2022
Did not see game action due to injury.

2021
Appeared in 20 matches in her rookie season … made her collegiate debut against Marist (8/31) … notched a season-high four service aces and seven digs at Stony Brook (11/5) … overall, totaled 55 digs, 11 service aces, and seven assists in 61 sets. 

High School
Attended Our Lady of Mercy High School… participated on the track and field team during her Freshman year… participated on the women’s golf team during her Senior year… was captain of her volleyball team during her freshman and senior years… helped lead her volleyball team to a Section V Championship Title during her sophomore year… named to the 2021 All-Greater Rochester First Team, 2021 Under Armour All-American, and 2021 Ultra Ankle Watch List… awarded 2019 All-State and 2019 Phenom Watch List… named 2021 Team MVP… named 2019 Team Best Defensive Player… named 2017 Team MVP… member of Best Buddies, Mercy Service, Mercy Cares and Red Cross

Personal
Ellie Benedict… daughter of Brian and Meg Benedict… has one brother, Noah… plans to earn a degree in Business Administration

Pickard on Benedict
It's always great to be able to keep New York talent in New York. Ellie brings a calming presence and great size to our defensive group. She has tons of energy and will fit in great to the Purple Fam.