Morgan State University Athletics

2013-14 (Sophomore): Was named to the 2014 All-MEAC second team...The Bahamian collegiate tennis player concluded the regular season with a 5-8 win/loss record in singles, including 5-5 at the no. 1 position. Russell had a combined doubles record of 7-3 this season. She partnered with freshman Cierra Plummer in 11 of the 12 doubles matches she played, finishing with a 7-2 mark together, including 2-0 at the no. 1 doubles position. The duo finished the season strong, going 6-1 in their last eight matches, including a three-match winning streak to end the regular season.
 
2012-13 (Freshman): Went 9-12 overall in singles play, including a 5-8 mark at the No. 3 position...Posted a 13-5 overall record in doubles action...Spent the majority of the season paired with Mi'Kola Cooper at No. 1 doubles, finishing with a team-best 12-4 mark.

Personal: Daughter of Liz Williams-Russell and Carlton Russell...Born July 10, 1995 in Nassau, Bahamas...Nickname is "Chels"...Majoring in Political Science...Was a member of the National Bahamas Tennis Team...Was a Pre Qualifying Junior Fed Cup Team winner...Was an Academic honorable mention in high school...In 2012 she played shortstop (softball) and goalie (soccer) for the St. John's College Giants...Her athletic goal at MSU is to win the MEAC and become nationally ranked....Her career ambition is to become a lawyer...Spent a summer working at Dolphin Cay at The Atlantis resort...Volunteered to teach tennis for free and helped at a childrens home...Enjoys poetry and water sports...Credits her mother as the biggest influences on her life as an athlete.