At her Core, Diana Pepin ’92 Served as the Custodian of a Program Rich in History, Emphasized Hard Work and Teammwork, and Mentored Hundreds Over 25 Years

WILLIMANTIC, Conn. – An individual associated with the 50-year-old Eastern Connecticut State University softball program for 30 years as a player and coach, hometown native Diana Pepin ’92 has retired following a 25-year head coaching career with the Warriors. Serving as the program’s sixth permanent head coach from 2002 through 2026, Pepin coached 969 games, winning 611, losing 355 and tying three for a winning percentage of .632. The Willimantic native and 1992 Eastern graduate served as head coach for half of the program’s seasons, coached 51.2 percent of its 1,893 games and recorded 49.9 percent of its 1,224 victories.…