1996-1997 Umpqua Community College Women's Basketball Team won the first NWAC championship in school history. Their success brought attention and recognition not only to the school but to the community of Roseburg, Oregon. The starting lineup consisted of five freshmen who demonstrated leadership, grit, and resilience. Four out of the five starters returned the next year and transferred to four-year schools. One of the sophomores on this team transferred and competed at a Division I school. Members of the team included Darolyn Custodio, Sarah Coleman, Linda Stricklin (Leinonen), Elysia Sechler, Kizzie Courtney, Sherri Nowak, Katie Tipton, Hannah Combs (Mercado), Regina Berry (Komine), Angela Burgess, and Teresa Gethins. Head Coach: Dave Stricklin; Assistant Coaches: Richard Stricklin, Casey O'Toole.