Emily Piergustavo, a Division I player collegiately, has been hired as an assistant coach for the Tufts University softball team.

From Milford, Massachusetts originally, Piergustavo was a member of the softball team at the University of Connecticut as an undergraduate. She played for the Huskies from 2019 to 2022 before graduating with a degree in sport management. An infielder for the Huskies who primarily played the corner positions, Piergustavo appeared in 75 games with 45 starts during her career. She was also a member of UConn's Student-Athlete Advisory Committee.

Piergustavo then played one season at St. Bonaventure University in 2023 while earning a Master's degree in sport administration. There she made made 45 starts between shortstop and third base for the Bonnies.

At Milford High School, Piergustavo played for the 2017 Massachusetts Division I State Championship squad and was the Hockomock League MVP that season. She was a senior captain in softball, she was also a two-time captain of the basketball team and played volleyball as well.