University of Maine Sports Hall of Fame
The 1977-78 women's swim team, coached by Jeff Wren, was as successful as ateam could possibly be, winning the New England championship. The team was headlined by UMaine Sports Hall of Famers Julie Woodcock and Beth Carone and multi-time event winner Jill Puzas. The team began a New England swim dynasty, as it captured the first of six championships over a 10-year period for the Black Bears. The highlight of the year was winning the New England championship as the Black Bears bested over 40 other New England schools to earn the title that season. At the New Englands, Woodcock earned five individual victories along with assisting on two relay wins while Puzas scored a victory in the 200 breaststroke. On its way to the New England Championship that season, the Black Bears went undefeated (10-0) in dual meets.
