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Head softball coach Maribeth Clifford announces resignation
Quinnipiac University head softball coach Maribeth Clifford has announced her resignation after two seasons. Clifford has been associated with the Braves' softball prgram for 16 years - four as a player (1986-89), 10 as an assistant coach (1990-99), and two as a head coach (2000-01). In her two years as a head coach, Clifford guided the Braves to a 34-47 record, including a 17-26 mark in 2001. Clifford led the Braves to their first New Haven City Series title since 1994, defeating Yale, 5-4, in the championship on April 25.