Hall of Fame
One of the top rebounders and scorers in Towson history, Norma Kelly '84 was inducted into the Tiger Hall of Fame in 1996.
A three-year starter who capped her college career by leading Towson to its only East Coast Conference (ECC) title, Kelly was named first team All-ECC as a senior. A native of Hollywood, Md., and a graduate of St. Mary’s Academy, she finished her career with 893 points and 783 rebounds. When she graduated, she was the third-leading scorer and second-leading rebounder in school history, and her .475 career field goal percentage was a school record. The 18 field goals she made in a game against American University as a senior still stand as a Towson record.
As a freshman, the 6-1 Kelly appeared in all 24 games, averaging 6.8 points per game with a 6.7 rebounding average. She was honored as the ECC Player of the Week twice and set a Towson record with a .511 field goal percentage. As a senior, she came into her own and led Towson to a 19-8 record and the ECC title. She averaged 14.7 points per game, second on the team and 11.0 rebounds per contest. Kelly was second in the ECC in rebounding and was named first team All-ECC.
She also earned all-tournament notice at the ECC Tournament as she helped the Tigers beat Delaware, 61-58. She had 15 points in the championship game and grabbed 18 rebounds in a semifinal win over American. She was the winner of the Towson Female Unsung Hero award in 1984.
Kelly was also inducted into her high school Hall of Fame in 1991.
