Records may be made to be broken, but certain distinctions are not. Anderson will forever be the first female to receive an athletic scholarship at the college.

The Frankston native was signed by Cardinal Hall of Fame member Connie “CJ” Russell as the first member of the first women’s basketball team in 1972. What followed were two outstanding years that saw her average in double figures (12.0 as a freshman, 17.0 as a sophomore) and help the Chicks (now Lady Cardinals) to their first-ever winning season in the second year.

Anderson was selected as team captain both seasons and participated in the first-ever North-South Texas Women’s JUCO All-Star game.

Anderson continued her playing career at Stephen F. Austin State University, where she helped the Ladyjacks to a 29-4 record and No. 9 national ranking as a senior.  That same season, she became the co-recipient of the coveted Dick Wright Sportsmanship Award, making her the first female to receive the award.

In 1998, Anderson was named to the SFA Ladyjack Silver Anniversary Team, which included 25 players from 1972-97.

Anderson enjoyed a successful teaching/coaching career at Chapel Hill (1978-82) and Frankston (1982-2012).