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- Height:
- 6-0
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- Hometown:
- Laurens, S.C.
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- Position:
- INF
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- Year:
- Jr.
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- Bats/Throws:
- R/R
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- Major:
- Education
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- Team:
- Softball
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- Previous School:
- Laurens District 55 High School
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- gp
- 54
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- avg
- .454
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- hr
- 10
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- rbi
- 52
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- r
- 31
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- sb
- -
Bio
2017-18: Cemented her legacy as one of the best softball players in Coker history...Appeared in 54 games...Led the South Atlantic Conference in batting average (.454) ... Led the South Atlantic Conference in on base percentage (.526) ... Ranked sixth in the South Atlantic Conference in Slugging (.687) ... Ranked third in South Atlantic Conference in OPS...(1.213) ... Led the South Atlantic Conference in hits (74) ... Ranked fifth in South Atlantic Conference in homeruns (10) ... Ranked third in South Atlantic Conference in RBI (52) ... Ranked third in South Atlantic Conference in walks (28) ... Ranked second in South Atlantic Conference in total bases (112) ... went 4 for 4 with 3 RBI against Converse (Feb. 9) ... went 4 for 4 with 5 RBI against Alderson Broaddus (Feb. 18) ... went 4 for 5 with a homerun and 4 RBI against Fairmont St. (Feb. 24) ... Selected to Preseason South Atlantic Conference First Team ... Awarded South Atlantic Conference Player of the Week (Feb. 20) ... Selected First Team All-SAC ... Selected to the South Atlantic Conference All-Tournament Team ... Selected NFCA DII First Team All-Southeast Region ... Selected D2CCA Southeast Region 2nd Team ... Named NFCA All-American.
2016-17: Had a breakout sophomore season for the Cobras, starting in all 58 games for the Cobras, drawing a team-high 191 at-bats ... Finished with a .356 batting average, 68 hits, 58 RBI, 30 runs, 15 home runs and 13 doubles ... Ranked in the top-25 in NCAA DII in home runs, RBI and total bases with 128 ... Second team All-South Atlantic Conference selection, leading the SAC in both home runs and RBI.
2015-16: Appeared in all 48 games, drawing 139 at-bats ... Belted a team-high eight home runs and 40 RBIs, both ranked in the top-10 in the South Atlantic Conference ... She batted .288, scored 16 runs and slashed 12 doubles.
High School: Attended Laurens District 55 High School where she was a standout performer for the Raiders softball team ... She was a member of the Laurens all-county team in 2012, 2013, 2014 and 2015 ... All-region selection in 2013, 2014 and 2015 ... In 2014 and 2015 she was named the region I 4A player of the year, Laurens County player of the year and an All-State performer ... The 2015 North/South All-Star batted .585 with 16 home runs and 49 RBIs during her senior season.
Personal: Daughter of Jenny and L.E. Williamson ... She has two siblings Elizabeth and Evan ... Her sister Elizabeth played softball at North Carolina State University.
Recent games
Season Statistics
| Overall | Conference | |
|---|---|---|
| Games | 54 | 20 |
| Plate appearances | 195 | 70 |
| At Bats | 163 | 56 |
| Runs | 31 | 12 |
| Hits | 74 | 23 |
| Doubles | 8 | 3 |
| Triples | - | - |
| Home Runs | 10 | 4 |
| Runs Batted In | 52 | 16 |
| Total bases | 112 | 38 |
| Walks | 28 | 12 |
| Hit by pitch | - | - |
| Strikeouts | 16 | 5 |
| Sacrifice Flies | 3 | 1 |
| Sacrifice Hits | 1 | 1 |
| Hit into double play | 2 | 1 |
| Stolen Bases | - | - |
| Caught Stealing | - | - |
| Batting Average | .454 | .411 |
| On Base Percentage | .526 | .507 |
| Slugging Percentage | .687 | .679 |
Game Log - Hitting
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Career Stats: Hitting
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News mentions
Coker College softball’s Maria Williamson was named to the National Fastpitch Coaches Association Division II All-American Third Team At-Large at first base for her performance on the season and in the Southeast Regional two weeks ago, as announced by the NFCA on Wednesday, May 23.
Coker College softball members Christine Carver and Maria Williamson were named to the Division II Conference Commissioners Association (D2CCA) Softball All-Southeast Region team, the organization announced today
The Coker softball team faced two tough opponents on the day in No. 1 North Georgia and King (Tenn.), but fell to both 6-0 and 2-0, respectively, to bow out of postseason play and end their 2018 season.
The Coker softball team battled the Royals of Queens (N.C.) in the opening round of the NCAA Division II Southeast Region I, resulting in a 2-0 victory for the Cobras. All three of Coker’s wins over the Royals have been shutouts.
The Coker College softball team earned the No. 4 seed in the Division II Southeast Region to continue their season, as announced by the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) on Monday, May 7. The Cobras will travel to the hosting No. 1 North Georgia Nighthawks for their bracket. This is Coker softball’s first regional tournament berth in 11 years. Coker will take on Queens in the first round on Thursday (May 10) at 4:30 p.m.
Coker softball’s Maria Williamson earned First-Team All-Region honors on the 2018 National Fastpitch Coaches Association (NFCA) Division II Southeast team, as announced on Wednesday, May 9. This year’s squad includes 207 student-athletes from 120 schools.
The Coker College softball team earned the No. 4 seed in the Division II Southeast Region to continue their season, as announced by the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) on Monday, May 7. The Cobras will travel to the hosting No. 1 North Georgia Nighthawks for their bracket. This is Coker softball’s first regional tournament berth in 11 years. Coker will take on Queens in the first round on Thursday (May 10) at 4:30 p.m.
The Coker College softball team is now ranked fourth in the latest Southeast Region, as announced by the NCAA on Wednesday, May 2. The Cobras finished the regular season in second place in the South Atlantic Conference with a record of 33-15 and 12-8 in conference play. In addition, Coker finished as the runner-up in the conference tournament.
The Coker College softball team earned three spots on the South Atlantic Conference All-Tournament Team after their runner-up performance in the postseason. Christine Carver, Maria Williamson, and Brianna Strickland each collected the accolade, as voted on by the tournament participant head coaches.
The Coker College softball team advanced to the championship by way of a victory over Queens (N.C.) 5-0, but fell to Carson-Newman in the big game for the second consecutive year, 5-1.
The Coker College softball team was a force to be reckoned with on Friday, April 27, in the South Atlantic Conference Tournament Quarterfinals versus Catawba College. The Cobras started fast and the No. 7 seeded Lady Indians could not answer, with the Navy and Gold taking the game 7-0.
The No. 2 seeded Coker softball team travels to the Upstate for the South Atlantic Conference Tournament, hosted by Anderson University (S.C.), on Friday and Saturday, April 27-28. This year takes on a different format, now single-elimination as compared to double-elimination from years past.
Coker softball’s Maria Williamson and Christine Carver were selected onto the All-South Atlantic Conference First-Team, as announced by the conference on Wednesday, April 25.
The Coker College softball team has been ranked sixth in the latest Southeast Region, as announced by the NCAA on Wednesday, April 25. The Cobras finished the regular season in second place in the South Atlantic Conference with a record of 33-15 and 12-8 in conference play and will be the No. 2 seed in the upcoming tournament.
The Coker College softball team (33-15, 12-8 SAC) ended their regular season on the road at South Atlantic Conference opponent Lincoln Memorial on Saturday, April 21. The teams took a game a piece with the Cobras winning game one 5-1 and the Railsplitters with game two 2-1 (8).
The Coker College softball team has been ranked seventh in the Southeast Region, as announced by the NCAA on Wednesday, April 18. The Cobras are currently tied for second place in the South Atlantic Conference with a record of 32-14 and 11-7 in conference play.
The Coker College softball team wrapped up their home schedule on Tuesday (April 17) afternoon against the Catawba College Indians. The Cobras swept the visitors by scores of 3-2 (8) and 4-1.
The Coker College softball team will play their final home games of 2018 against South Atlantic Conference opponent, the Catawba College Indians on Tuesday (Apr. 17) afternoon. The Cobras have won six of their last seven games and outscored their opponents 42-18 with two five inning run-rules.
The Coker College softball team split their Senior Day with the Mars Hill University Lions by dropping game one 7-2 and coming from behind to win game two 10-5.
The Coker College softball team will square off with the Mars Hill University Lions in South Atlantic Conference action on Saturday, April 14. Senior Day recognition for Courtney Boan and Hannah Price will precede game one at approximately 12:45 p.m.
The Coker College softball team (29-13, 8-6 SAC) squared off with the Newberry College Wolves on Wednesday, April 11, afternoon. The Cobras hit three home runs in route to two wins, 11-2 (5) and 4-2.
The Coker College softball team squared off against South Atlantic Conference foe, the Eagles of Carson-Newman, on Friday, April 6, afternoon at Saleeby-Stokes Field. The Cobras downed the Eagles in both games 5-2 and 8-0 (5).
The Coker College softball team will battle a South Atlantic Conference opponent for the second time in four days when the Carson-Newman Eagles make their way to town on Friday, April 6.
The Coker College softball team took to the field against South Atlantic Conference foe No. 19 Queens University of Charlotte Royals in a midweek series. The teams split the doubleheader with the Royals winning game one 8-3 and the Cobras claiming game two 2-0.
The Coker College softball team (24-12) brings in South Atlantic Conference opponent, No. 19 Queens University of Charlotte Royals, for a mid-week matchup on Tuesday, April 3. The Cobras are coming off of a sweep of non-conference opponent Chowan on Saturday, March 31, scoring 21 runs in the two games.
The Coker College softball team took the field as the visitor at Chowan in a non-conference series in their final games in March. The Cobras collected two wins, 8-6 and 13-0 (5), in their efforts.
The Coker College softball team traveled to South Atlantic Conference foe, No. 12 Lenoir-Rhyne, on Wednesday, March 28, for a midweek doubleheader. The Cobras were held scoreless on the day, losing 8-0 (6) and 1-0.
The Coker College softball team (22-10, 3-3) hosted the Tusculum College Pioneers in a South Atlantic Conference series on Saturday, March 24. The Cobras took charge early and swept the visitors 3-2 and 5-2.
The Coker College softball team (20-10) will return to the friendly confines of Saleeby-Stokes Softball Field for the first time in over a month on Saturday, Mar. 24 as they host conference foe, the Pioneers of Tusculum College. The games will serve as a Pink Game to support breast cancer awareness and as the team’s Fangs United day.
The Coker College softball team went north to challenge South Atlantic Conference foe Wingate University on Thursday, March 22. The Cobras split the series, losing game one 7-1 and defeating the Bulldogs 8-2 in game two.
The Coker College softball team traveled to Georgia to continue their weekend road trip, this one taking place at Georgia College. The Cobras fell 8-2 and 13-5 (5) to the Bobcats.
The Coker College softball team headed northwest to face Anderson University for both teams’ conference opener. The Cobras lost two close ones to the Trojans, 3-2 (10) and 2-0.
The Coker College softball team traveled to the Upstate to battle the North Greenville Crusaders on Thursday (Mar. 15) afternoon. The Navy and Gold split the series, dropping game one 5-1, and winning game two by the same score.
The Cobra softball team headed southwest to USC Aiken for a clash with the Pacers in non-conference action. Coker took game one, 16-1 (5), and dropped game two, 7-6 (8).
The Coker softball team picked up two losses on the final day of the Coker Spring Tournament, first to Shepherd (7-4) and then to King (Tenn.) (5-2).
The Coker softball team battled Lees-McRae and Fairmont St. on day one of the Coker Spring Tournament. The Cobras defeated the Bobcats 1-0 and the Fighting Falcons 14-4.
Coker College will host the third annual Coker Spring Softball Tournament on Saturday and Sunday (Feb. 24-25) at Byerly Park in Hartsville, featuring eight teams, including the hosting Cobras. Each team will play four games apiece with two a day.
Coker softball’s Maria Williamson earned SAC AstroTurf Softball Player of the Week honors for Feb. 12-18, as announced by the South Atlantic Conference Tuesday (Feb. 20). This is the first Player of the Week selection for Williamson.
The Coker softball team moved to 12-0 on the season after taking two games from Claflin University Tuesday (Feb. 20) afternoon.The Cobras won 3-0 and 4-3, respectively, against the Panthers.
Coker softball took the field for the second straight day as the host of the Cobra Invitational. The Navy and Gold cruised by Alderson Broaddus, 10-0, and battled with Mount Olive, coming out victorious, 3-1.
Coker softball is hosting a two-day Cobra Invitational, featuring Alderson Broaddus and Mount Olive. The Cobras faced the Battlers in the first game of the day and Mount Olive in the third slot. The Navy and Gold won game one 9-5 and game two 3-1.
The Coker softball team will host the Cobra Invitational on Saturday and Sunday (Feb. 17-18) featuring Mount Olive and Alderson Broaddus. The two-day event will have games starting at 10 a.m., 12 p.m., and 2:15 p.m. each day.
Coker piles up 23 runs on Augusta in doubleheader sweep
The Coker softball team took on the Converse College Valkyries in a non-conference doubleheader on Friday afternoon. The Cobras trounced the visitors, run-ruling them in both games, 15-0 (5) and 9-1 (6).
The Coker softball team hosts Converse College on Friday (Feb. 9) afternoon. The Cobras defeated Southern Wesleyan in both games this past weekend, run-ruling them in the second game.
The Coker softball team continues their home stretch by hosting the Bearcats of Lander University on Wednesday (Feb. 7) afternoon. The Cobras defeated Southern Wesleyan in both games this past weekend, run-ruling them in the second game.
Coker College battled the Southern Wesleyan Warriors in a non-conference softball doubleheader on Saturday (Feb. 3) afternoon. The Cobras thrashed the visitors 6-1 in game one and run-ruled the Warriors 10-2 in five innings during the second game.
The Coker College softball team will begin their 2018 season against non-conference opponent, Southern Wesleyan University, on Saturday (Feb. 3) afternoon.
The Coker College softball team was tabbed as the No. 3 team in the South Atlantic Conference preseason poll, the SAC office released today. The Cobras open up the 2018 season at home Feb. 3 against the Warriors of Southern Wesleyan. The Navy and Gold head into the season under the tutelage of fourth year Head Coach Travis McCall.