The UND women’s basketball team had high expectations for the 98-99 season, aiming for a third consecutive NCAA Division II national championship. With key returning players, including national player of the year Jenny Crouse, the team was favored to succeed. Come back for tomorrow’s ‘Day in History’ when we revisit the 1999 Division II title game.
Fighting Sioux fans won’t be easily forgotten after Elite Eight tourney ends today
By Kevin Fee – Herald Staff Writer
PINE BLUFF, Ark. – Last year (1998) somebody from UND went out and bought some flyswatters to give to those who wanted the Sioux to swat the Hornets of Emporia State in the final.
This year’s final finds the Sioux against the Arkansas Tech Golden Suns.
“The fans are all wearing sunglasses.”– Karolyn Roebuck, wife of Sioux coach Gene RoebuckSioux fans who made the trip to Pine Bluff to watch their team go after the school’s third straight national championship.
Some drove here. Some flew here. Most came from north of here. A few snowbirds came from south of here. What they have in common is a love for Sioux basketball.
“There are a lot more than last year,” Karolyn Roebuck said.
Like last year’s group, they are having a good time. So is the Arkansas Tech contingent.
On Friday at the Wilson World Hotel and Suites, Arkansas Tech fans placed a clever sign on the elevators. One of the side elevators had an arrow pointing up and a sign that read:
“ATU Golden Suns Goin’ Up.”
The other elevator had a sign and an arrow pointing down that read:
“UND Sioux Goin’ Down.”
Amy Solberg and Mariah Hager, Sioux fans from Grand Forks, decided to embellish one of the signs with:
“If you really believe this, call:”
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