Orr named FAMU head softball coach

FAMU athletics announced that Constance Orr , the long-time assistant women’s softball coach, will serve as the new head softball coach.

"I am truly honored and blessed to have this opportunity to be the next head softball coach at Florida A&M," Orr said "I want to thank Coach Veronica Wiggins for her wisdom, encouragement, and belief in me to continue building such a powerful program that she has respectfully built throughout her illustrious career. I am very excited about this new journey and am looking forward to being able to lead our team.”

Orr was a former standout softball player at the University of North Carolina (UNC). During her playing career, and was named to the 2013 All-ACC and the 2013 All-ACC Tournament teams. She started all 60 games playing primarily at third base. Orr also spent time as a pitcher, finishing with a record of 6-2. She was named ACC Player of the Week during her senior season after tallying 11 RBIs and hitting three multiple-run homers, including a grand slam, over a six-game span. She led the team with 50 RBIs and 62 hits with a .959 fielding mark during her senior season.
 
Orr earned a bachelor's degree in Exercise and Sports Science from UNC in 2013.