Danielle Neault Class: Senior Hometown: San Diego, Calif. High School: Torrey Pines HS Position: B Experience: 3L Major: Education

2007 (Junior):
Despite being slowed during the spring by injuries, Danielle became a consistent defensive force for the Tigers in her junior year. Neault played in 15 of the Tigers' 18 contests, including four starts. She helped the Tigers' defense hold opponents to one goal or less in five contests in 2007, allowing the Tigers to outscore the opposition, 41-36, in games that Danielle played in.

2006 (Sophomore):
Neault played in eight games for the Tigers, including her first collegiate start during the 2006 season. A defender, Danielle helped Pacific hold opponents to one goal or less in four of her eight contests. Neault tallied her first shot of the season on Nov. 2 in Pacific's 3-2 loss to Appalachian State.

2005 (Freshman):
Danielle appeared in 15 of Pacific's 20 games as a freshman. In her first season, Neault provided depth for the Tigers, and her playing time gave her valuable college experience. She took nine shots on the season including three shots on goal.

High School:
Neault attended Torrey Pines High School, collecting numerous awards as she led the Falcons to a Palomar League Championship in 2004 and a No. 1 ranking in the state of California in 2002. Danielle was named to the First Team All-CIF, First Team All-North County and First Team All-Palomar League her senior season as well as the team captain and most valuable defender for the third time. Danielle was also a recipient of the CIF Division 1 Sportsmanship Award and San Diego Union-Tribune's All-Academic First Team. She was named as one of the Top 25 field hockey players in the county and a player of the week by the Union Tribune. Neault led the Falcons to the Division 1 CIF final in 2004 and a first place finish in the Serra Tournament as well as a victory in the National Field Hockey Festival in 2002 and the first of two Palomar Championships in 2002.

Personal:
Danielle Marie Neault is the daughter of David and Lynn Ceresino Neault. She has two brothers, Brian (23) and Matthew (17). Danielle is a mathematics major in her fourth year at Pacific.

MacDonald on Neault:
"Danielle is a defender who works extremely hard at all aspects of the game. She challenges her teammates to work harder and is always ready to compete in any situation."