Barbara Swanner

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Barbara Swanner was the head coach of the women's basketball team at Louisiana State University (LSU) from 1979-1982.

Swanner took over for head coach Jinks Coleman midway through the 1978-1979 season and led the Lady Tigers (then the BenGals) to a 57-50 record over the next 3 ½ years. Her teams went to three Association of Intercollegiate Athletics for Women (AIAW) Tournaments. She was succeeded by the legendary Sue Gunter in 1982.

[edit] LSU Head Coaching Record

Season Team Record Postseason
1978-1979 LSU 5-5 AIAW Regionals
1979-1980 LSU 17-17 AIAW Regionals
1980-1981 LSU 17-15 AIAW Regionals
1981-1982 LSU 18-13
TOTAL
57-50
Preceded by
Jinks Coleman
LSU Lady Tigers Head Basketball Coach
1979-1982
Succeeded by
Sue Gunter