2016 Volleyball Roster
Danielle Davis
- Position:
- Defensive Specialist
- Height:
- 5-9
- Class:
- Senior
- Hometown:
- Bloomington, Ill.
- High School:
- Central Catholic
Junior - 2015
- Big Ten Distinguished Scholar
- Academic All-Big Ten
- Started 16 of the 25 matches she saw action in as a junior.
- Totaled 133 digs for a 1.87 digs per set average, as well as 13 assists and eight service aces.
- Tallied an ace in the first two matches of the season for the Illini (Louisville & Miami (OH)).
- Equaled a career-high two aces against Texas Southern.
- Had a personal best of 3 assists against Wichita State and Minnesota.
- Led the team in digs at Maryland with 9.
- Posted double-digit digs four times this season: 11-SDSU, UNLV; 10-#2 Stanford, #19 Wisconsin
- Came off the bench at Purdue to play in all five sets, registering six digs.
- Registered six digs at Ohio State after coming off the bench midway through the match.
Sophomore - 2014
- Academic All-Big Ten
- Appeared in all 34 matches as a sophomore, starting all-but-one (Senior Day).
- Totaled 289 digs, 31 assists, 14 aces and a kill.
- Tallied 19 digs at the Big Ten/Pac-12 Challenge.
- Combined for 29 digs over seven sets against Colorado and South Dakota on Sept. 20, after landing two aces the night before vs. Creighton.
- Landed her first career kill against Maryland, taking a swing out of the back row, and added a service ace.
- Tied her career high with 15 digs against No. 6 Wisconsin.
- Tallied 11 digs and an ace at Iowa.
- Served up an ace for the first point of the match then tallied seven digs in the Illini's win at No. 13 Nebraska.
- Tallied 12 digs, two assists and an ace at Michigan.
- Posted 13 digs and an ace against Northwestern.
- Put up 13 digs at No. 2 Wisconsin.
- Posted a career-high 15 digs against No. 10 Nebraska, then led the Illini with 13 digs against Michigan.
- Matched her career high again with a match-leading 15 digs and an ace to lead Illinois past Iowa State in the NCAA Second Round.
Freshman - 2013
- Appeared in 24 matches as a freshman, making 17 starts.
- Totaled 192 digs, 15 assists and nine service aces on the year.
- Made her first career appearance against No. 18 Florida State, coming in to serve for an Illini middle.
- Served the final point against No. 6 Washington.
- Saw significant back row action against No. 12 Nebraska, putting up six digs and going a perfect 8-for-8 on serve receive to help a struggling back row in the final two sets.
- Registered 13 digs at No. 14 Michigan, providing clutch strength on defense.
- Was a key member of the Illini back row at No. 20 Purdue, putting up 11 digs.
- Recorded 11 digs and her first career ace against No. 4 Penn State.
- Set a new personal best at Northwestern with 15 digs to go along with a service ace.
- Registered eight digs and three assists in the first three sets at No. 16 Wisconsin.
- Matched her personal high with 15 digs at Iowa, including 10 in the first set alone.
- Put up nine digs and a service ace in the win over No. 17 Michigan.
- Tied her career high again with 15 digs, while registering her first multi-ace match, landing two service aces against No. 13 Michigan State. Was influential in the win, serving up a 9-0 run in the third set which represented a key turning point.
- Notched 13 digs and an assist against Marquette in the NCAA Second Round.
High School
- 2013 18 Open All-American.
- Four-time first-team all-conference (2010, 2011, 2012, 2013).
- Four-time first-team all-area (2010, 2011, 2012, 2013).
- 2012 Area Player of the Year.
- 2012 Central Catholic team MVP.
- 2012 Central Catholic team captain.
- Averaged 4.3 kills per set, 4.2 digs, 0.6 blocks and 0.6 aces with a .497 hitting percentage as a senior.
- Led Central Catholic to 2009 Regional and Section titles, a third-place state finish in 2010, the 2011 Intercity Championship, and both Corn Belt Conference and Mt. Pulaski Championships in 2011 and 2012.
- Seven-year member of Illini Elite.
- Also played four seasons of basketball at Central Catholic and was named 2012-13 Defensive Player of the Year as well as first team all-conference.
Personal
- Born Danielle Chatham Davis on April 11, 1995 in Bloomington, Illinois.
- Daughter of Tim and Dawn Davis.
- Has two younger siblings, Lauren and Cole.
- Enjoys traveling and listening to music.
- Member of the National Honor Society.
- Majoring in kinesiology.
Career Single-Match Highs
K: 1 vs. Maryland (9/26/14)
TA: 2, 3x-last vs. Michigan (11/2914)
Pct: 1.000 (1-0-1) vs. Maryland (9/26/14)
A: 3, 7x-last at Minnesota (10/3/15)
SA: 2, 3x-last vs. Texas Southern (9/18/15)
D: 15, 7x-last vs. Iowa State (12/6/14)
BS: -
BA: -
TB: -
Getting to know Danielle
Nickname: Dee
Career Plans: Trainer or cop
Fun fact: I love dancing
Favorite Movie: She's the Man
Movie you've seen in theatres that you've regretted seeing the most: Hangover 2
Restaurant you have to get to when going back home: Logan's Roadhouse
Favorite Midnight Snack: Cucumbers and ranch
Three things on your "bucket list": 1. Skydiving 2. Travel the world 3. Drive a Bugatti
What are you most proud of? State Championship!
Famous person you admire and why? Hope Solo because she is a great role model and is very competitive and passionate about soccer.
If you were to win $10 million, what would you buy? Every pair of Vans in Journeys, tickets to every Chris Brown concert, and a trip to Australia.
Favorite quote: Never underestimate the heart of a champion
When you surf the web, page you most often go to: YouTube
Your favorite sundae topping: Sprinkles
Your weirdest quirk: I enjoy talking in a Stitch-like (high pitched) voice
Favorite professional sports team: Cardinals
Favorite TV Show: Friends
If you could visit any place in the world, where would you choose and why? Africa because of the amazing wildlife and sunsets.
Secret talent: I can hit really high notes in songs.
What is your favorite game? Kick the can
Lucky number: 8
Favorite subject in high school: Biology
Crazy thing you dream of doing someday: Driving across the United States
Who did you idolize growing up: My dad
