Eastern Connecticut State University - Sustinet Yearbook (Willimantic, CT)

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iv 1978 WARRIORS 1978 19-3 ECSC OPPONENT 72 44 Rhode Island College 81 41 Boston State 72 65 Clark 70 49 Southeastern Mass. 89 34 Wesleyan 54 44 Central Connecticut 73 50 Sacred Heart 82 35 Trinity 33 45 C.W. Post 68 44 University of Connecticut 65 49 Sacred Heart 65 60 Worcester State 87 73 University of New Haven 72 57 Westfield State 79 60 Bentley 77 64 University of Bridgeport 62 54 Fairfield University I 95 44 Fitchburg State EAIAW REGION-IA POST-SEASON TOURNAMENT 65 45 Westfield 66 70 Mercy College CONNECTICUT SMALL COLLEGE TOURNAMENT 65 69 Fairfield 86 61 University of New Haven Head Coach: Robert Miller Asslt Coach: Connie Clabby

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,: rs -t-.-ff. X N-J For the l978 Women's basketball team, the past season was a crucial one, of sorts. After gaining entry into the Small College National Tour- nament in l977, in light of their outstanding 19-4 record and three consecutive upsets in the regionals, it remained to be seen whether or not the women would again dominate the New England area. Well, come March, the women proved that, unlike the maxi-dress and hula hoop, their success was not simply a passing fad. The Warriors let an 18-1 regular season record and wins over the University of Connecticut, New England powerhouse Boston State, and Clark University speak for them- selves. Though a heartbreaking four point loss in the EAIAW satellite tournament prevented them from earning another shot at the regional championship, the women, nevertheless, attained the confidence in themselves and in their entire program which should keep them among New England's finest for many, many, years to come. For two women, however, l978 also marked the close of their four year careers at ECSC. Though Head Coach Bob Miller will replace senior playmaker Leslie Collier and leading rebounder and scorer Joyce Williams,the enthusiasm and spark which each brought to their positions will be sorely missed. Each of these two women played an essential part in Eastern's rise to the top, and it will be the task of Miller's youngsters to continue this tradition.

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Cheerleaders Hostesses -4 s Kneeling L R Lois Portelance, Chris Vincenzo, Leslie DiMartino, Leslie Barber. Sitting- Gail Daddario, Anne Marie Iezzi Cherie Gagnon Standing- Debbie Wynn, Karen Stearns, Missing- Betty Harris. You can't identify them with your scorecard, won't find their names in the headlines, nor will you see their pictures plastered on magazine covers or bubblegum cards. The fact is, however, that cheerleaders are almost as important to the game of basketball as the ball itself. To some, maybe even more. Instead of receiving encouragement, they shout it. Instead of earning applause, they supply it. This year's Eastern cheerleading squad was one of the finest ever at the college. With one senior, Debbie Wynn, and a host of talented women, the team cheered at nearly every home basketball game, both men's and women's, on weeknights and on weekends. Indeed, it takes a special person that will devote so much of themselves to the art of cheer- leading. At ECSC, these people are named Debbie, Anne, Betty, Leslie, Leslie, Chris, Gail, Cherie, Lois and Karen.