Skidmore College Athletics

Maria Nero Morin '94 is said to have changed the face of Skidmore Softball. An extraordinary pitcher whose win record remains the best in College history, Morin combined hard work and exceptional leadership skills to help transform a fledgling varsity program into one of the most competitive teams 4 New York State. MVP from 1992 to 1994, she powered the team's entry into New York State Women's Collegiate Athletic Association competition in 1992 and a program record 15-6 season. As team captain (1993, 1994), Morin led the team to its first 20-win season her senior year, when the Thoroughbreds went 20-8 and competed in the New York State Championships, earning All-Tournament honors.
 
She finished with a remarkable 38-17 career record. Morin also graduated as Skidmore's all-time career leader in eight major pitching categories, including wins (38), strikeouts (200), games (63), winning percentage (.691), complete games (44), and innings (363). She still holds the program win and win percentage records and is third in strikeouts.
 
In 17 seasons as the head softball coach at Rhode Island College, Morin has achieved a stunning 439-239-4 record. Her teams have captured five Little East Conference titles and four tournament championships. Two-time NCAA Division III Regional champions (2007, 2008), they earned two College World Series berths. Named Little East Conference Coach of the Year in 2003, 2005, and 2006, Morin was honored as NCAA Division III New England Region Coach of the Year in 2007 and 2008.