With a couple of freshmen from Colorado providing a lift, the women’s basketball team posted its second-best non-conference record in Kathy McConnell-Miller’s five seasons as CU coach.
Despite the Buffs finishing 3-9, the fourth losing record in Dan Hawkins’ four seasons as CU football coach, university officials decided to retain Hawkins for a fifth season.
Jenny Barringer, who set six NCAA records as a senior, was given the inaugural Bowerman award, which recognizes the outstanding collegiate women’s track and field athlete in the nation.
For the first time, the women’s golf team hosted its Heather Farr Memorial tournament at CU’s new home course, the Colorado National Golf Club in Erie.