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Serves as one of the Seahawks’ four captains along with Lauren Petrik, Carolyn Clark and Erika Bulken … Known as “Dia” to her teammates … Combines an uncompromising work ethic with an abundance of determination … A member of the NEC Spring Academic Honor Roll in 2009, 2010 and 2011.
 
2011: Played in all 16 games with 15 starts … Second on the team in caused turnovers with 25 and in ground balls with 26 … Had four ground balls vs. Saint Joseph’s (2/26) and Siena (3/20) … Named the Seahawks’ Defensive Player of the Year.
 
2010:  Played in all 16 games with 15 starts … Collected 34 ground balls, second on the team … had four ground balls vs. Quinnipiac (4/7) and Monmouth (4/16) … Tied for the team lead with 15 caused turnovers … Named the Seahawks’ Team MVP.
 
2009: Started all 17 games … Second on the team in ground balls with 24 … Tied for second in caused turnovers (12) … Also notched three draw controls.
 
Personal/Bio: 
Played for Coach Diane Wahlers at Freeport High School … Was a four-year varsity member serving as captain her last three years … Was team MVP her freshman and senior years … Was named to the All-Conference Team twice in addition to being an All-County Honorable Mention … Plans to study Accounting … Has a sister Wadezah (19) … Daughter of Wadez and Leda McCullough.
 
Getting To Know Deneida McCullough
Favorite TV Show:  Road Rules/Real World Challenge
Favorite Pro Sports Team: Boston Celtics
Favorite Card Game:  Phase 10
One Thing Most People Don’t Know About Me: Can’t Tell
Time in History I Wish I Witnessed: I wish I was around for the Harlem Renaissance
Pre-Game Ritual: No rituals – just pray during the national anthem
Academic Major: Accounting
Favorite Class: Anthropology
Favorite 90’s TV Show: Sister, Sister