Delta State’s women’s basketball legacy endures even as national spotlight has faded
Delta State's women's basketball team has a rich legacy, having won three straight national championships in the 1970s. Despite the national spotlight shifting elsewhere, the team's legacy continues to resonate on campus, with reminders of its history scattered across the campus, including a hall of fame room and jerseys of star players.
Delta State's women's basketball team was formed in 1973. The team, led by coach Margaret Wade, became one of the early powerhouses in women's basketball. They won three straight national championships from 1975-1977. The team's legacy lives on, with a hall of fame room and jerseys of star players on display. Current coach Tracy Stewart-Lange ensures prospective players are aware of the program's legacy. The team's history is still celebrated, despite the national spotlight shifting to other programs.
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