Hall of Fame
Back To Hall of Fame
Back To Hall of Fame
Brenda Sanders' name is liberally sprinkled throughout North Central's basketball and softball record books. Co-captain of the 1983 women's basketball that won the National College Athletic Association Championship, she started at forward. She was the "heart and soul of the team," according to coach Wayne Morgan.
In the 1983 championship win, Sanders scored 24 points and was named the game's MVP as well as to the All-Tournament Team. She is North Central's all-time leading rebounder (1,590, 13.5 per game) and is second in career scoring (1,986), field goals made (829); field goal attempts. Sanders also holds the top two single-season records for rebounds (397 in 1979-80, 1980-81).
The 1982-83 women's basketball team was the most successful basketball team in North Central history. They went on to win the Chicago Metro Conference Tournament, the first and only championship won in college history. The All-Tournament team finished their season with a record of 24-10. Sanders was the first woman in college history to surpass one thousand points on the court. She held a 16.8 point average with 17.7 rebounds per game played. The 1983 season concluded with a record of 29-9.
Sanders graduated in 1983 with a degree in psychology and education and she spent a year playing basketball in Luxembourg. While overseas, she taught at an elementary school. Upon returning to the United States, Sanders began teaching kindergarten at Elm School in Hinsdale, Ill.
Back To Hall of Fame
