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...could say I'm the strong, silent type--at least I let everybody think so," willowy Crimson hoopster Karen Smith says. In fact, the 5-ft., 11-in. sophomore with almond-shaped eyes and a quiet smile, looks more like a dancer than a basketball player...

Author: By Sara J. Nicholas, | Title: Karen Smith: The Shy Center With A Magic Touch | 2/26/1980 | See Source »

Finally though, a dismal 56 per cent free-throw average and a failure to play 40 minutes all-out basketball doomed the hoopster's fortunes...

Author: By Mark D. Director, SPECIAL TO THE CRIMSON | Title: Hoopsters Fall at Palestra Despite Fleming's Excellence | 2/23/1980 | See Source »

...jumped to an early lead and spent the remainder of the game widening it. The hoopster offense, pursued by Terrier double-coverage, couldn't run its usual plays, and its spotty shooting didn't help the cager cause...

Author: By Sara J. Nicholas, | Title: Women Hoopsters Vanquished by B.U., 88-49 Prospective Olympian Debra Miller Stands Out | 2/19/1980 | See Source »

...renewed hoopster offense succeeded in drawing many fouls, but poor foul shooting consistently undermined their efforts. Meanwhile, Miller put on a late-game exhibition that broke the contest wide-open and secured a B.U. rout...

Author: By Sara J. Nicholas, | Title: Women Hoopsters Vanquished by B.U., 88-49 Prospective Olympian Debra Miller Stands Out | 2/19/1980 | See Source »

...which sets the hoopster's season tallies at 7-10 overall and 2-3 in the Ivies, was a timely psychological boost for the hoopsters, who narrowly lost their last two contests...

Author: By Sara J. Nicholas, | Title: Hoopsters Tame Tigers | 2/9/1980 | See Source »

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