Rutgers Athletics Hall of Fame
Known for her rebounding prowess, Sandy Tupurins set the single season rebounding average record when she averaged 13.7 rebounds during the 1977-78 season, eclipsing her own record from the year before. Tupurins was a dominating force in the paint for Rutgers during her four years, finishing with 944 rebounds, 9.6 boards per game average and setting the single game rebounding record, swiping 26 in one game against William Paterson in 1977. She also recorded 107 career rejections as the first RU women's basketball player with over 100 career blocks. Tupurins led the Scarlet Knights in rebounding her three of her four seasons "on the banks" and captained the team during the 1979-80 campaign. Following her Rutgers career, Tupurins played professionally in Venezuela.
