University of Maine Sports Hall of Fame
The 1994 softball team became the first women's program to reach the NCAA Division One tournament. The Black Bears achieved the feat after winning the America East championship that season. Pitcher, and UMaine Sports Hall of Famer, Deb Smith won three games in the final day of the America East tournament to propel Maine to the title and into the NCAA tournament. Smith, who led the team in hitting at .399 and posted a 19-8 record in the circle, was named conference most valuable player and also MVP of the tournament. The Black Bears finished the historic season with a 32-17 overall mark.
