Nola Johnson (2002) - Hall of Fame - St. Cloud State University Athletics

Nola Johnson

Induction:
2002
Class:
1978

Nola Johnson played basketball, volleyball and softball at St. Cloud State from 1974 to 1978. She was the first SCSU women's basketball player to score 1,000 points in a collegiate career and finished her career with 1,248 points. The SCSU women's basketball team placed second in the MAIAW State Tournament in 1976 and 1978, advancing to the AIWA Region 6 Tournament in 1976. In 1977, SCSU won the large college state championship and again advanced to the Region 6 AIWA Tournament. That year, SCSU posted an 18-4 record, the best in school history at the time. During her four seasons on the basketball team, Nola was a team co-captain for three. In 1978, she earned an invitation to the World University Games tryouts. Nola's name remains in the SCSU basketball record book as she stills ranks among the top ten all-time in scoring, rebounding, field goals made and field goals attempted. She played volleyball for three years and was a two-year starter. She spent one season as a member of the softball team. A native of Austin, Minnesota , she has a master's degree in counseling from the University of Phoenix and is currently employed by the State of Arizona.