Ball State University Athletics
Hall of Fame

Karen Bauer
- Induction:
- 2000
- Class:
- 1983
Bauer was a member of the women’s basketball team for four years from 1979-83 plus was a member of the women’s track squad in 1980-81. In basketball, she was a three-time Academic All-America Second-Team selection and completed her career as the holder of 10 school records, including points in a career (1,095), rebounds in a career (76), and blocked shots in a career (50). Bauer was the first female basketball player in Ball State history to score over 1,000 points in a career, and currently ranks ninth on the Cardinals’ all-time list.
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