Coach Smith says, "Marisa has the ability to become a power-pitcher for us in a rotation that boasts mostly of movement. She also possesses extremely quick hands at the plate, which make her a very hard out."

2008: Appeared in four games for the Panthers...had three appearances and one start on the mound...recorded her first career strikeout in a 5-3 loss against Mercyhurst (3/9).

At Passaic Valley High School: Four year letterwinner in softball and basketball...in softball, a three-time first team NHC selection and all-Passaic country...as a junior, named Bergen Record Female Athlete of the Week and led Passaic County with 273 strikeouts...in basketball, captain as a junior and senior and was a 1,000 point scorer...National Honor Society member and Superintendent's Honors...student senate representative, member of the Varsity Club, student trainers club and Heroes & Cool Kids.

Personal:Daughter of Tom and Lori Romeo...born March 22...has two sisters, Lauren and Danielle and one brother, Thomas...a Biology major...would like to become a pediatric dentist...hobbies include playing sports, hanging out with friends and family and going to the beach.