University of Northern Colorado Athletics
Hall of Fame
- Induction:
- 2005
- Class:
- 1981
1981 Volleyball Team - Head Coach Linda Delk
The 1981 women's volleyball team tallied a record of 44-15 ... the 44 wins set a single-season record for victories ... the squad finished third in the nation after losing twice to eventual national champion Hawaii-Hilo in Colorado Springs, Colo. ... the Bears advanced to Elite Eight after going 3-0 at the regional in Butler-Hancock Hall ... the squad won the IAC title ... head coach Linda Delk was named AIAW Region VII Coach of the Year for the second consecutive year ... Carol Johnson Klein, Carla Stearns, and Jose Rupp were named All-IAC players ... Rupp was named AIAW Region VII MVP ... Johnson-Klein and Stearns were named All-Americans.
Members of the team: Lisa Dodson, Nan Fahrbach, Jennifer Gibbons, Vicky Jewett, Carol Johnson-Klein, Michelle Korinek, Amanda Orr, Suzzanne Orr, Cindy Rhodes, Josie Rupp, Lisa Rupp, Brenda Shoemak, Carla Stearns.
