Allegheny College Athletics

Nancy Nelson Mates '88 was a key member of the Allegheny softball team during the program's growth into a national contender in the 1980s and '90s. The power-hitting shortstop helped the Gators win four regional titles and qualify for four consecutive Division III Women's College World Series, culminating in a runner-up finish during her senior season in 1988. Nelson Mates was chosen to the All-Region First Team three years in a row and was named a Second-Team All-American during her sophomore and senior years. In the spring of 1988, she batted .397 with seven home runs, tied for sixth-most in team history, and 50 RBIs, which rank second all-time by a Gator in a single season. Her 163 career RBIs remain unmatched to this day.