Jackson, TN—Monica Elliott, of Memphis Ridgeway High School, signed a basketball scholarship with Union University. Elliott, a 5-6 guard, is averaging 14 points per game, 4 rebounds per game, a 6 steals per game. She has led Memphis Ridgeway to a 12-5 record and a label as one of the best AA teams in the state.

Union’s head coach Mark Campbell adds, "Monica is a great athlete who can shoot and handle the ball. We are excited about her being at Union because she excels in the classroom and on the basketball court. She is the kind of player and person every team needs."

Union is currently 12-3 on the season and will open up TranSouth Conference play at home tonight (Thursday) night at 5 PM against Berry College.