Ellen Donohue

Elms College freshman women's basketball player Ellen Donohue (Southington, Conn.) was named this month's female student athlete spotlight. 

Donohue, a nursing major at Elms, completed her first season as a member of the Blazers' women's basketball program in 2010-11.

In her first year directing the Elms offense, Donohue started all 26 of the Blazers' contests during the 2010-11 season and averaged 6.1 points per game and 2.2 rebounds per game, helping the team to its third consecutive New England Collegiate Conference (NECC) postseason appearance. Her 32 three pointers ranks her fourth on Elms' single-season list in the category, while her 66 assists ties her for third on the Blazers' single-season list.

Briefly describe your favorite sports moment (playing or as a fan):

My favorite sports moment was winning our holiday tournament during my senior year of high school.

Who has been your biggest influence outside of sports and why:

My biggest influence has been brother John because he also plays basketball and is a very good student. He has always been my role model and has taught me how I should act as a person.

Why did you choose to attend Elms College:

My favorite place to travel to is Florida. I love the warm weather and visiting my grandparents.

Where is the one place you would like to travel to in the future and why:

I'd like to travel to Hawaii because I would love to experience the culture and see the beaches.

What is your favorite sports book or movie:

My favorite movie is Love and Basketball because it focuses on two individuals who excel at basketball.