Southern Maine Athletics

Diana Duff, 1990- An All-American in two sports, Diana Duff left a lasting impression upon the women’s basketball program during her four-year career. A two-time honorable mention All-American in basketball, Diana also earned regional All-American honors in softball during her only full season. One of the Huskies top basketball players, Diana helped the team make its first NCAA Final Four visit in 1988 by averaging 17.6 points and 7.9 rebounds over 30 games. She was named the Little East Conference Player of the Year, a first team all-star, and the conference championship tournament MVP. She also earned All-ECAC and All-New England Women’s Basketball Association (NEWBA) first team honors. As a senior, she averaged 16.2 points and 7.2 rebounds, and was again All-LEC and the tournament championship MVP after leading the Huskies to their third straight title. A bid for a second trip to the NCAA Final Four fell short in the regional finals. One of the most gifted all-around players ever to wear a USM uniform, Diana is still ranked among the Huskies career leaders in scoring (1,170 point), scoring average (11.8), field goals made (482), field goal percentage (.484), three-point field goals made (81), three-point field goal percentage (.424), rebounds (659) and blocked shots (150). In her only full softball season (1986), Diana hit .348 (30 for 86) with two doubles, six triples, one home run and 19 RBI while helping the team to a 17-16-1 record and the MAIAW state championship.