2008: Appeared in 45 games, starting 37 ... named to America East All-Rookie team ... third on team with .319 average ... started final 30 games of the season at third base ... hit .327 over that span with 18 RBI and team-high 12 doubles ... hit team-best .571 (4-for-7) with three runs scored in two games at NCAA Tempe Regional ... recorded first collegiate hit as pinch-hitter against Charlotte (3/15) ... went 4-for-4 with five RBI and three runs scored in victory over Vermont (4/20) ... had three hits and three RBI in victory over Maine (4/26) ... went 2-for-4 with two RBI in win over UMBC in America East Tournament (5/22) ... had two hits and three runs scored against #3 Arizona State (5/30).

High School: Played four years of varsity baseball for Centereach High School ... a two-time all-league selection ... earned all-county honors including a gold glove selection at shortstop as a senior while hitting .371 with 16 RBI ... team MVP as a senior ... hit .360 with 15 RBI as a junior.

Personal: Stephen Anthony Marino ... born October 2, 1989 in Babylon, N.Y. ... son of Janice and Anthony Marino ... Favorite Sports team: New York Yankees ...Favorite movie: Remember the Titans ... The best thing about being an athlete: The feeling you get when you do your job.