Hall of Fame
An Alva native, Brown earned her bachelor’s degree in psychology from Northwestern in 1993. She played forward and center for the Lady Rangers basketball team from 1989 to 1993 and graduated as the third leading scorer in team history with 1,191 points.
During her collegiate career, Brown averaged 11.2 points per game. She earned all-conference honors as a sophomore, leading the team the team in both scoring (14.3 points) and rebounding (8.4). As a senior, Brown averaged 12.8 points and 7.6 rebounds per game. That year, she also led the team in steals and blocks with 48 and seven, respectively.
With Brown and a talented cast of players, the Northwestern women emerged as contenders on the national level. They made their first-ever NAIA Tournament appearance in 1992, finishing 24-7 with a number seven national ranking. Brown lists that season, which included a road win over second-ranked Southwestern Oklahoma State as some of the highlights of her career.
“Playing basketball for four years at Northwestern produced some of my greatest memories and successes. I’ll always remember my teammates and coaches,” Brown Said.
Brown’s time at Northwestern kicked off what has become a lifetime of learning. She received a second bachelor’s degree from the University of Central Oklahoma in 1995 and went on to earn a master’s in education administration from UCO in 2009. She also remained actively involved in athletics for a number of years as a basketball and track coach for Yukon High School, where she taught computer classes. She later taught English for Boulevard Academy Alternative School in Edmond. Currently, Brown serves as assistant principal of Central Middle School in Edmond.
She and her husband, Jimmy, have two children, Brendan and Raegan.
