Danner Allen

Class:
Freshman
Bats/Throws:
L/L
Height:
5-4
Hometown:
Charlotte Court House, Va.
Position:
P
Prev School:
Randolph-Henry HS

2025 (Fr.)

Appeared in nine games, starting four times
CUSA Freshman of the Week (Feb. 24)
Easton/NFCA All-American Scholar-Athlete
CUSA Commissioner’s Honor Roll
Posted a 2-1 record with a 2.49 ERA, one complete game, one shutout, 11 walks, 32 strikeouts and a .184 opponents batting average in 25 1/3 innings pitched
Did not allow a single earned run in her first 16 2/3 innings pitched
Allowed just one hit in 5 2/3 innings of relief against Auburn (Feb. 16), walking four and striking out six
Tossed a five-inning one-hitter versus Hofstra (Feb. 23), striking out eight
Made CUSA start at Jacksonville State (March 23), yielding one run on two hits in 3 1/3 innings with three strikeouts
Appeared against Jax State in the CUSA Tournament (May 9), tossing two innings of one-hit shutout relief, walking one and fanning three

Prep

Graduated from Randolph-Henry High School
2024 Class 2A State Player of the Year
Three-time first team All-State
Two-time Region 2A Player of the Year (2022, 2024), a three-time first team All-Region player
Three-time James River District Player of the Year (2022-24), earning first team James River District each of her last three years of high school
Career pitching stats: 77-10, 0.60 ERA, 1,178 strikeouts, 62 walks and a 0.596 WHIP in 572 1/3 innings pitched
Career batting stats: .468 average, 46 doubles, six triples, six homers, 60 RBI
Helped her softball team to three Region 2A championships, finishing as Class 2A State runner-up during both her freshman and senior seasons
Competed for Starz Gold in travel softball
Also competed in coed golf in high school, earning James River co-championship as an individual, while helping team to two appearances in VHSL State Championship

Personal

Daughter of James and Kimberley Allen
Father, James Allen, played baseball at Averett
Cousin, Courtney Ellis, played softball at Bluefield
Uncle, Ben Agee, played baseball at Hampden-Sydney
Cousin, Kaleigh Hackett, plays softball at University of Lynchburg
Cousin, Kelsey Hackett, plays softball at Virginia
Cousin, Jazmyne Smith, plays softball at Bridgewater
Intends to major in sport management, with the goal of getting a position in either high school or college athletics
Birthday is March 4

Student-Athlete Q&A
What made Liberty University the right place for you to attend college/compete at the collegiate level?
Liberty was the perfect school for me because it offers great academics and awesome athletic facilities for all student athletes. When I stepped on campus, I felt like it was home and that I could be myself there.
Is there anything special you do pregame or postgame and why?
Pregame drink-7 Brew or Tropical Smoothie
Who in your life inspires you and why are they such an inspiration?
My parents inspired me the most because they have shown me and my brother what it takes to be successful—a great work ethic, honoring and fulfilling obligations and commitments, and showing others kindness and respect.
What is your most memorable athletic moment/accomplishment?
Last year’s post season run-from knocking off the #1 team in the country and winning Regionals to getting an opportunity to pitch at the University of Oregon in Super Regionals.
If you picked your jersey/uniform number, why is that number important to you?
My first ever softball number was #3 and my nickname was 3D
Do you have any relatives who are playing or have played college or professional sports? (Names, relation to you, what/where they played)?
Dad, James Allen, played baseball at Averett University, Uncle, Ben Agee, played baseball at Hampden-Sydney College. Aunt, Courtney Lopez, played softball at Bluefield College.
Favorite meal (breakfast/lunch/dinner) and what is that special meal?
I enjoy dinner because it’s typically a time to formally gather with family or friends to talk about the day. My favorite meal is steak, mashed potatoes, and green beans!
What is the first app you check on your phone each day?
Snapchat
What is your favorite hobby outside of athletics?
Arts and Crafts
Do you have any current pets (name and type of animal)?
I have a one-year-old Cavapoo; her name is Tilley.
Who was your favorite athlete growing up?
Freddie Freeman
What is your favorite possession and why?
My softball glove-it is always there for me through good and bad.
What is your Go-To karaoke song?
Jolene by Dolly Parton
What is your dream vacation spot and why?
Italy—food, history, and the Mediterranean!