The first head coach of the UND women’s basketball team has died.
Dietta (Dee) Watson died unexpectedly last Thursday (July 27) at her home in Lengby, Minnesota. She was 80.
Watson led the UND program from 1974 to 1979, posting a record of 54-and-72. She guided the team to its first two winning seasons.
Watson also coached field hockey at UND from 1974 to 1976.
Previously, Watson coached basketball and track and field from 1970 to 1973 at Moorhead State University.
She also officiated basketball, softball and field hockey at the local, state, regional and national level.
A celebration of life will be scheduled later.
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(Photo: UND Athletics)