Call Number UA  16/2/3

Name:  Women’s Basketball

Dates: 1978-97

Size:  4 folders

Scope and Content:

The Lady Blazers Basketball Team was formed in 1974 (according to program information) , although intramural women’s basketball has been strong at VSC back to the 30’s during its days as GSWC.  The first coach was Lyndal Worth.  Charles Cooper, Jane Williamson, Yevette Sparks followed.  The 1983-1984 team under Cooper won the Gulf South Conference, and reached the NCAA Division II Final Four.

The Women’s Basketball Collection contains scattered programs, annual guides entitled “Meet the Lady Blazers,” schedules, some correspondence from Tommy Thomas and Herb Reinhardt, and information on the Basketball Camp for Girls held at VSU.

Subject Headings:

Basketball—VSC           Thomas, Tommy                           Williamson, Jane

Basketball—VSU           Cooper, Charles                           Sparks, Yevette

Worth, Lyndal             Athletics Department                    Reinhardt, Herb

Inventory:

Folder 1. Meet the Lady Blazers

Folder 2. Programs

Folder 3. Schedules and Miscellaneous

Folder 4. Basketball Camp for Girls