University of Dayton Women 1980
Pictured:
Back Row: Assistant Coach Randy Mascorella, Carol Lammers, Journey Beard, Ann Meyers, Beverly Crusoe, Mary McDonald, Marlene Jarzynka, Head Coach Maryalyce Jeremiah.
Front Row: Trainer Pat Jayson, Mary Carol Gleason, Sue Youngpeter, Julie Johnson, Tammy Stritenberger, Pat Hoffman, Kim Ramsey, Manager Donna Schwartz.
1980 AIAW NATIONAL CHAMPIONS
In 1979, the University of Dayton women’s basketball team had a 33-3 record but fell one game short of winning the American Association of Intercollegiate Athletics for Women (AIAW) Division II national championship. In 1980, the Lady Flyers got it done. All-American Ann Meyers scored 40 points as Dayton (36-2) drubbed College of Charleston, 83-53, in the championship game at UD Arena. Dayton prepared for post-season play with a schedule that included six Big Ten opponents. Coach Maryalyce Jeremiah’s team went 5-1 against them, defeating Indiana, Illinois, Purdue, Michigan and Ohio State and losing to league champion Northwestern. With All-American Beverly Crusoe and Carol Lammers regularly providing performances that earned all-state recognition, Dayton collected many lopsided victories, including a record-setting 121-53 decision over Mt. St. Joseph’s College. There were winning streaks of 16 and 18 games.
