University of Arkansas at Monticello Athletics

Led by head coach, and 2001 Hall of Fame inductee, Mary Jane Gilbert, the Blossoms held a 19-7 record on the season, with a 14-4 record in conference play. The Blossoms played in the All-Arkansas Women's Intercollegiate Sports Association (AWISA) and advanced to the round of 16 in the AIAW National Tournament against William Penn University.

Arkansas-Monticello's 1977-78 team consisted of Kim Clary, Camille Clay, Dena Dennis, Kathy Griffin, Stephanie Jackson, Karla Kerr, Anita McChristian, Betty Ree McDonald, Barbara Seymor, Kathy Tacito, Gwen Walker, and Salina Williams.

National, Regional, and Conference Recognitions:

• 4x All-AWISA (76, 77, 78, 79) - Anita McChristian
  • #11 All-Time Scoring at UAM - 1,532 Career Points
  • #6 All-Time Career Field Goals 
• 4x All-AWISA (77, 78, 79, 80) - Gwen Walker
  • #3 All-Time Scoring at UAM - 2,378 Career Points
• Consensus First Team All-American (79, 80) - Gwen Walker
• 3 UAM Sports Hall of Fame Members
  • Head Coach Mary Jane Gilbert - 2001
  • Gwen Walker - 2003
  • Anita McChristian - 2008