Hall of Fame
Erica (Atwood) Downey, was a standout softball player for the Pioneers from 2000-2003, appearing in a program record 169 total games. She was predominantly a centerfielder, but was also a relief pitcher.
At the plate Downey was a career .307 hitter at Malone. She totaled 151 hits (including 34 doubles), scored 93 runs, and had 50 career RBIs. Her 46 career stolen bases are second all-time in program history.
In the circle Downey put together a career ERA of 1.98, which is second all-time in Malone history. Her 1.51 ERA during the 2002 campaign is fifth all-time in MU softball history, and her 1.80 ERA in 2001 in sixth best.
Downey made 19 saves during her time as a Pioneer, far and away the most in school history. She also won 15 career games as a pitcher which places her eighth all-time.
During her time at Malone Downey was a: 2x NCCAA All-American, 2x NCCAA All-Region player, 2x Second Team All-AMC member, 3x NAIA Scholar Athlete, 2x AMC Scholar Athlete, 2x NCCAA Scholar Athlete, and a member of the 2001 NCCAA All-Tournament Team.
She graduated from Malone in 2003 with a Bachelor of Arts in Biology/Pre-Med and a minor in Chemistry.
Downey works as an OB/GYN Physician, and currently lives in Bluffton, South Carolina with her husband Dave (also a member of the Malone Class of 2003) and their three children: Hannah, Olivia, and Merrick. Hannah and Olivia both have already started their travel softball careers!
