Danielle Ruggieri

Class:
Freshman
Height:
5-3
Position:
Midfielder
Major:
undeclared
High School:
Tabor Academy
Hometown:
Barrington, R.I.

The Ruggieri File: Spent the fall season competing for the Davidson Cross-Country team. The fastest long distance runner on the team, Danielle’s quick feet and deceptive cuts make her almost impossible to guard.

2008: freshman campaign saw the midfielder play in 11 games, including earning first career start on Feb. 13 at Limestone, a 16-11 win ... found the back of the net for first collegiate goal in 17-3 win over Pfeiffer, Apr. 2 ... added second career goal to close out the season in a win over Howard ... earned seven draw controls, while eight of 12 shots were placed on net.

Prep and personal: A member of the Davidson cross country team this fall ... four-time letter winner in lacrosse, soccer and ice hockey ... scored 57 goals and had 12 assists senior prep season ... 2007 US Lacrosse Academic All-American ... Tabor Academy freshman, sophomore and junior Female Athlete of the Year ... team captain of three sports ... member of 2004 and 2005 undefeated New England soccer championship teams ... member of National Society of High School Scholars and the Cum Laude Societ ... 2005 John Makepeace Memorial Scholarship honoree.