UMass Lowell Athletics

A two-sport athlete, Brennan played both softball and basketball at Lowell State College and then the University of Lowell, becoming the first woman honored as the Outstanding Female Athlete (the Lester H. Cushing Award).
 
She was a four-year starter at first base and a captain in her junior and senior seasons. During the 1975 campaign, she batted .473 and led the team in every offensive category. That season, the Chiefs became the only known undefeated team in program history and was the first women's team to compete in the postseason.
 
In her final run, the Dracut, Mass. native hit .357 while knocking in more runs than any other teammate. Over four years she compiled a batting average of .444 with a team record of 36-5 (.878 winning percentage).
 
Not stopping there, Brennan was a three-year member of the women's basketball squad, leading the team in both foul shots and rebounds.
 
"At a very young age I was introduced to softball and never looked back, it became my passion, and played a pivotal developmental role in my high school, college and adult years," commented Brennan. "I still have the softball bat that my college coach gave me at the end of my four years, and it still brings back the best memories of hard work, teamwork, perseverance and the love of the game. I want to give special thanks and sincere gratitude to Denise Legault and Claire Chamberlain, who were coaches for all and mentors for life."