Hall of Fame
Denise Powers was the first member of the 1,000-point in UTC women’s basketball history. She was one of the top players of her era from 1977-80.
Powers’ scoring records stand the test of time. Her 1,872 career points is still fourth all-time at UTC, while her 17.3 ppg career average is third in the Mocs’ record books.
She scored 44 points as a freshman against Bridgewater on March 11, 1977, which is still the second-highest single-game output in school history. Her 19.7 ppg during the 1977-78 season is the sixth-highest single-season season mark at UTC.
Her scoring was very efficient and she still ranks No. 2 in career field goal percentage at 60.3% (205-34). She also hit the boards and is eighth in career rebounds with 842
Defensively, her 99 steals in 1976-77 is still the freshman record, while here 266 career number is fourth all-time at UTC.
Powers was named second team All-American by the American Women's Sports Foundation in 1979.
