Tatjana Smith Sanders (2006) - Hall of Fame - University of Northern Colorado Athletics

Tatjana Smith Sanders

Induction:
2006
Class:
1995

Known as "T.J.", Smith was a two-time All-America selection (1993 and 1994) as a setter for the Bears. She was a two-time all-region selection and co-MVP of the North Central Conference in 1994 as well. Her teams, coached by Linda Delk, combined for a 96-15 record in her three years, including advancing to the NCAA Elite 8 in 1993 (where they finished fourth) and 1994 (where they finished third); Smith earned All-Tournament honors at the 1994 Elite 8. She holds the school record for assists in a season (1,730 - 12.27/game) and her 76 assists in a match was a school record until 2001. Her 4,747 career assists (in only three seasons) ranks fourth in school history and she is one of only 17 members in the school's 1,000-Dig Club (1,054 - 15th).