University of Richmond Athletics
Elsner Recognized As Inaugural A-10 Legend
01/16/2013 | Women's Basketball
NEWPORT NEWS, Va. - Richmond Hall of Famer Karen Elsner was named as an Atlantic 10 Conference's Inaugural Women's Basketball Legend Wednesday. This distinguished group of former women's basketball student-athletes was honored for their immeasurable impact on their institutions' basketball program.
"I congratulate our inaugural class of Atlantic 10 Legends," stated Commissioner Bernadette McGlade. "These women have been instrumental in establishing the outstanding history of the A-10 women's basketball programs. Individually each legend has become a role model for others as they competed and benefited from Title IX to elevate women's basketball within the A-10 and nationally. They are a credit to their institutions, the league and are deserving of this honor on behalf of the Atlantic 10 Conference."
Elsner holds numerous records at Richmond, most notably still claiming the title of the program's all-time leading scorer (2,367 points) and rebounder (1,244 rebounds). Elsner attended the University of Richmond from 1981-85 and was inducted into the Richmond Athletics Hall of Fame in 1992. Elsner still holds 14 individual records.
Elsner boasts records for most points in a game (39), season (646) and career (2,367). Elsner also ranks first for rebounds in a game (23), season (347) and career (1,244). Elsner still holds the highest scoring average during a four-year career at 21.5 ppg. Elsner was recognized for her distinguished career in a banner-raising ceremony at the Robins Center in 2009.
Elsner was a two-time captain that amassed a 64-48 record during her four years a Spider. Elsner was a member of the 1982 VAIAW II State Champion team.
The Women's Basketball Legends will be honored on March 16 at Barclays Center in Brooklyn, N.Y., the morning of the 2013 A-10 Women's Basketball Championship finals. Each honoree will be recognized during an awards brunch in the 40/40 Club, beginning at 11 am.
Each institution selected its Legend. The group is made up entirely of former players, all of which began their careers in 1976 or later. They represent 10 states and one foreign country and there are six All-Americans and three academic All-Americans among the honorees.