Dannielle Pimental

Position:
DS
Class:
Junior
Major:
Engineering/Arts and Sciences
Hometown:
Corvallis, Ore.
High School:
Corvallis

As a sophomore…had 7 digs against Maryland (9/30)…averaged 1.32 digs per set…had 5 digs against Bucknell (10/25)…with a total of 29 digs in the season. As a freshman…played in all 27 matches…led the team with 2.62 digs per game…third on the team with 27 assisted blocks and three solo blocks…recorded a season high 22 digs against Army (10/6)…had seven total blocks in win over Lafayette (10/26)…named to the academic honor roll…In secondary school … four-year varsity starter who played every position on the court except setter … all-state and all-league selection as a senior … served as captain for the 2006 season … member of the Columbia Empire Volleyball Association High Performance team in each of the past two years … also a standout racquetball player during her younger days, never ranking lower than third in the nation during that time … racquetball training included time at the Olympic Training Center in Colorado Springs … three-year member of the National Honor Society.

Why Lehigh?: “The high level of academics drew me to the school, and the campus and the people sealed the deal. After meeting the team, I recognized the quality of the people attending this university, and it was comforting. In two days it felt like home, and I knew I'd be spending the next four years of my life here.”

On Coach Maurer: “I'm really excited about the direction Coach Maurer is taking this team. In the spring season alone she has made a complete turn around with the program. That is enough for me to feel totally comfortable going into the season. Also on a personal level she has been available to answer any questions I have had, and has really made sure that I will be taken care of in when I arrive on campus early in the summer.”

On playing volleyball at Lehigh: “Honestly the volleyball isn't what drew me to Lehigh. I wanted a university where I could feel at home even if I was injured and couldn't play. For me playing volleyball is a privilege that I have been granted, and I am extremely excited about it!”