The 1984 Louisiana Tech women's basketball team is one of the most iconic and successful teams in college basketball history. Led by legendary coach Sonja Hogg and her successor Leon Barmore, the Lady Techsters dominated the sport, winning the NCAA Division I Women's Basketball Championship in 1984. Here's a look at the talented roster that made up that championship team:
Starting Lineup:
- Katie Pryor - Guard (5'7")
- Pam Penrow - Guard (5'8")
- Annette Richmond - Forward (6'0")
- Davellyn Gray - Forward (6'1")
- Debra Rodman - Center (6'4")
Bench:
- Jenny Jenkins - Guard (5'6")
- Julie Henderson - Guard (5'9")
- Tami Radtke - Forward (6'0")
- Lisa Givens - Forward (6'0")
- Tiffany Stroup - Center (6'3")
Key Players:
- Annette Richmond - A dominant force in the paint, Richmond averaged 14.4 points and 8.1 rebounds per game, earning her a spot on the NCAA All-Tournament Team.
- Debra Rodman - A talented center, Rodman contributed 12.1 points and 7.3 rebounds per game, providing a strong presence in the paint.
- Pam Penrow - A sharpshooting guard, Penrow averaged 10.8 points per game, including 42% from three-point range.
- Katie Pryor - A speedy and agile guard, Pryor averaged 9.5 points and 5.1 assists per game, often creating scoring opportunities for her teammates.
Coaching Staff:
- Sonja Hogg - Head Coach (early season)
- Leon Barmore - Head Coach (remainder of the season)
- Bobby Simpson - Assistant Coach
- Dale Ward - Assistant Coach
Team Statistics:
- Record: 30-4 (10-0 in the Southland Conference)
- Points per game: 72.4
- Points allowed per game: 54.3
- Rebounds per game: 43.6
- Assists per game: 17.1
- Turnovers per game: 18.3
NCAA Tournament Run:
The Lady Techsters entered the NCAA Tournament as a #2 seed in the West Region. They defeated #7 seed Arizona in the first round, 92-61, and then #3 seed Oregon in the regional semifinals, 74-63. In the regional finals, they beat #1 seed USC, 68-62, to advance to the Final Four. There, they defeated #1 seed Texas, 74-65, in the semifinals and #2 seed Cheyney State, 76-61, in the championship game.
The 1984 Louisiana Tech women's basketball team is remembered for their impressive season, which culminated in a national championship. Their success paved the way for future generations of Lady Techsters and cemented their place in college basketball history.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who was the head coach of the 1984 Louisiana Tech women's basketball team?
+Sonja Hogg was the head coach for the early part of the season, but Leon Barmore took over as head coach for the remainder of the season.
What was the team's record in the Southland Conference?
+The Lady Techsters went 10-0 in the Southland Conference.
Who were some of the key players on the team?
+Anette Richmond, Debra Rodman, Pam Penrow, Katie Pryor, and Davellyn Gray were some of the key players on the team.
We hope you enjoyed this look back at the 1984 Louisiana Tech women's basketball team. Their success on the court paved the way for future generations of Lady Techsters and cemented their place in college basketball history.