Augusta University’s women’s basketball team defeated Flager College Saturday 68-52 at Christenberry Fieldhouse in a game designated to mark the 50th anniversary of Title IX.
Signed by President Richard Nixon on June 23, 1972, Title IX states: “No person in the United States shall, on the basis of sex, be excluded from participation in, be denied the benefits of, or be subjected to discrimination under any education program or activity receiving Federal financial assistance.”
While it doesn’t specifically mention sports, “the Department of Health, Education and Welfare determined that because educational institutions receive federal funding, all aspects of the school’s operations were covered by Title IX, including sports,” according to a news release from Augusta University
That ruling led to the establishment of Augusta University’s women’s athletics in 1973. During the half, Augusta University recognized the college’s top three leading female scorers — Beth McKie Meyer, Debbie Born and Dr. Lawanna Monday-Harden.
The basketball team upped its record to 12-6 overall Saturday.
Mike Adams is the recipient of multiple Georgia Press Association Awards for his sports photography.
