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UTK establishes women's basketball as its first intercollegiate women's sport. -
Title IX is enacted, mandating gender equity in federally funded education programs, including athletics. -
Summitt leads the team to its first NCAA Tournament appearance. -
Pat Summitt joins UTK as a student-athlete, marking the beginning of her time with the Lady Vols. -
At 22, Pat Summitt is appointed head coach of the Lady Vols. -
The Lady Vols begin to gain national recognition under Summitt’s leadership. -
Under Summitt, the team gets three consecutive national titles, solidifying their name in women’s college basketball.
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The Lady Vols engage in a big rivalry with UConn, leading to several memorable games. With players like Chamique Holdsclaw and Tamika Catchings, the team continues to excel, winning additional championships.
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Pat Summitt achieves her 1,000th career win, becoming the first NCAA Division I basketball coach to reach this milestone. -
Summitt retires after 38 seasons, leaving behind a legacy of excellence and integrity in women’s sports. -
The University of Tennessee honors Summitt’s legacy by renaming the women’s basketball court at Thompson–Boling Arena to “Pat Summitt Court.” Pat Summitt passed away, but her influence continues through the Pat Summitt Foundation, dedicated to Alzheimer’s disease research. The Lady Vols remain a powerhouse in women’s college basketball, with continued success and commitment.