University of Florida - Tower / Seminole Yearbook (Gainesville, FL)

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Basketball 125 K. Rotgerg Having started for the Lady Gator basketball team for the past three years, not being in the limelight was something forward Hollis Hindes was not accustomed to. But, under the direction of head coach Debbie Yow, the 1984 Defensive Player of the Year spent most of her senior year on the reserve list. I accepted Coach Yow ' s decision to use me only when my talents were needed. I respect her ability to judge a person ' s strengths and weaknesses, Hindes said. Despite decreased playing time, Hindes maintained a positive attitude about her new position on the squad. I went to practice everyday; I ' m still on the team. If other people I know are better than me, I can accept not starting, she said. I know I ' m still a part of the team and nobody can take that away from me. — Hollis Hindes Senior

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.) K. Rotberg 2) K. Rotberg 3) K. Rotberg Unprecedented Season Abounds — 124 Women ' s Basketball The Lady Gators posted their best season in history with a 20-8 regular season mark and a record breaking 4-4 finish in the Southeastern Conference Championships. The women ' s basketball team started their unprecedented season with a nine game winning streak. In their sixth game of the season the Lady Gators came on strong to score 111 points to West Florida ' s 44, setting a new school record for points scored in a single game. In the SEC East Division, Florida sweeped last year ' s national champions, Vanderbilt (73-62 and 61-56). The wins against Vandy marked the first time in Florida history a Lady Gator squad sweeped an SEC team. — Tina Gonsalves 1) Head Coach Debbie Yow was the force behind the Lady Gators unprecedented season. 2) Forward Margaret Peters holds the record of most points scored in a single game with 30. 3) Three time All-SEC team member Tammy Jackson leads the team in scoring and rebounds. (Opposite page). 1) First row: Sharlene Byrd, Sharon Jenkins, Susan Stoddard, Terri Noble, Lisa Webb. Second row: Head Coach Debbie Yow, Melanie Oakley, Janna Bragg, Robin Pokoj, Kim Davis, Trainer Kim Crandall. Third row: Ass ' t Donna Murphy, Keturah Bell, Tammy Margaret Peters, Hollis Hindes, Manager IIlya Adams, Trainer Sherry Buickel. (Opposite page) 2) Home attendance at Lady Gator games averaged 875 fans.

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1) R. Telford Newcomers Add Notoriety - Although the gymnastics team was extremely young in chronological years, it was the oldest team Coach Ernestine Weaver has put together since she came to Florida in 1979. In gymnastics, age was relative in terms of competitive experience. An 18- year-old with several international meets behind her was more mature than a 21-year-old with limited experience. This being the case, Coach Weaver ' s four new freshmen recruits were really her oldest athletes. Gymnast Anita Botnen topped the list of Florida ' s famous freshmen. Botnen, a native of Vancouver, British Columbia, was a top finisher at the 1984 Canadian Olympic Trials and later earned a spot on the Canadian Olympic Team. Other newcomers included Gina Stallone, Michelle Goodwin and Tammy Smith. All three gymnasts were members of the All USA National Gymnastics team. As a group, these freshmen composed one of the finest incoming classes in the history of women ' s collegiate gymnastics. Fresh talent was not the only reason the Lady Gators were favorites around the country. Six nationally known gymnasts returned from last season ' s fifth place NCAA team. Heading the list of returnees were two-time All-American Elfi Schlegal and NCAA floor exercise champion Maria Anz. Record holding vaulter Lana Marty, SEC beam titlist Kim Hillner and seniors Denise Lackey Roberts and Kelly McCoy rounded out the team. With Lana Marty on vault, Maria Anz on floor and a strong line-up of all- around freshman, the season was one of the best in Florida gymnastics history. — Tina Gonsalves 1) The Lady Gator gymnastics team was ranked second in the nation in preseason polls. 2) Junior Maria Anz is affectionately known as the queen of collegiate floor exercise. 3) Tammy Smith is one of Florida ' s famous freshman recruits. (Opposite page). 1) First row: Elfi Schlegal, Kelly McCoy, Michelle Goodwin, Anita Botnen, Maria Anz, Kris Boserup, assistant Ozzie Mensah. row: Coach Ernestine Weaver, Lana Marty, Kim Hillner, Tammy Smith, Gina Stallone, Denise Lackie Roberts, assistant coach Sharon Valley. (Opposite page). 2) Freshman Anita Botnen for Canada in the 1984 Olympics. 126 Gymnastics