Rutgers won the 1982 AIAW Women's Basketball Tournament, the final chapter of a foundational era of women's hoops. Now they hold a special distinction in the history of the sport.
If you'd like to read more about the 1982 team, check out Forgotten Champions! It's an incredible documentary done by members of the student media team that covered that group back in the day.
What a wonderful article. So much history, grit, and love for the game. I wonder if women’s basketball would be better if they stayed out of NCAA hands. Just remember how little respect they have for the women’s game - facilities etc. - unequal treatment still abounds.
If you'd like to read more about the 1982 team, check out Forgotten Champions! It's an incredible documentary done by members of the student media team that covered that group back in the day.
Check out their website Forgottenchampions.com.
What a wonderful article. So much history, grit, and love for the game. I wonder if women’s basketball would be better if they stayed out of NCAA hands. Just remember how little respect they have for the women’s game - facilities etc. - unequal treatment still abounds.