2015:
- Named to the NFHCA Academic Squad
- Placed on the MAAC Academic Team
- Played in all 16 games and started six
- Took four shots with one going on goal
2014:
- Appeared in all 16 games, made first six collegiate starts
- Tied for 2nd on the team in both points (six) and goals (three)
- Scored first collegiate goal and first collegiate start vs Villanova (9/7)
- Scored season-high four points (two goals) at Lock Haven (9/14)
- Tallied seven shots, five of which were on goal
2013:
- Saw action in 12 games
- Earned one point on one assist
- Attempted one shot against Colgate (10/2)
BEFORE SIENA:
- Graduated from Boonton High School
- Named Offensive Most Valuable Player with 11 goals in her senior season
- Named to the All-Conference First Team
- Selected to First Team All North and All County
- One of two Bomber players selected to play in the senior all-star game last season
PERSONAL:
- Daughter of Tom and Lorraine DeGroot of Boonton, N.J.
- Has two older brothers, Bobby (Rutgers) and Joey (Montclair State)
- Undecided Business major
COACH ZAPPONE SAYS:
"Danielle is able to move about the field with great speed both with and without the ball. Our opponents will have a tough time keeping up with her."
GETTING TO KNOW DANIELLE
Nickname: Dan, Dani
Twitter Handle: @ddegroot329
Instagram Handle: @danielle_degroot
What I like most about Coach Zappone:Her enthusiasm and passion for Field Hockey
What I like most about Siena:The people
Best moment at Siena:Watching Men's Basketball win the CBI
If I could travel anywhere, I would go to: Italy
My before game routine: Eat Ashley's Sour Patch Watermelons
Three words that describe me: Dedicated, determined, passionate
My biggest fear: Ostriches
My dream car: Little Tikes Cozy Coupe
If I was stuck on a deserted island, the one thing I would bring: A Brita water bottle
Best advice I have ever received: If you want it, you have to earn it
Person I look up to the most: My dad
Sport I have always wanted to try: Gymnastics
If I could have any pet, I would have: A monkey
Favorites
Reality TV show: Say Yes to the Dress
Vacation spot:Mantoloking, N.J.
Color: Pink
Sports Team: New York Giants
Website: Netflix
Ice cream:Ben and Jerry's Hazed and Confused Core
App: Candy Crush
Animal: Camel
Food: Amaretto Cannoli
Movie:Rookie of the Year
Actor: Jennifer Lawrence
