The 1,000-win club of coaches has a fifth member joining Pat Summitt, Tara VanDerveer, Sylvia Hatchell, and Geno Auriemma.
Rutgers’ 73-44 victory over Central Connecticut State was not simply another win in the record books for the Scarlet Knights. It was also a history-making occasion as she became the fifth coach in Division I women’s basketball to reach the millennium mark in victories.
In Good Compnay: @RutgersWBB coach C. Vivian Stringer has joined Pat Summitt, Geno Auriemma, Tara VanDerveer and Sylvia Hatchell in the 1,000-victory club. @DougFeinberg https://t.co/4BMCIfaKG2 pic.twitter.com/6xIW1jeWHm
— AP Top 25 (@AP_Top25) November 14, 2018
Also, she’s the first African-American to accomplish said feat.
When you really love something, you don’t recognize time goes by.
–C. Vivian Stringer per ESPN
A number of prominent figures were on hand for the historic occasion – including New Jersey governor Phil Murphy.
Now, #HERstoryContinues…
1,000 victories & counting ⬆️@cvivianstringer pic.twitter.com/M8ZG3sVapw
— Rutgers W.Basketball (@RutgersWBB) November 14, 2018
Late in the game, the crowd in Piscataway could sense that history was imminent. When the final buzzer sounded, a celebration ensued, complete with confetti and all of the pomp and circumstance appropriate for such a historic milestone.
Her days at Cheyney State, Iowa, and eventually Rutgers – which included two trips to the Women’s Final Four – all eventually have led up to this for the Women’s Basketball Hall of Fame coach.
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This game teaches you how to be humble, appreciative, respectful of others. I’ve been able to teach a lot of life’s lessons. To not be disrespectful of the game and other people. To teach what it means to have everybody going in the same direction, and ultimately getting to that special spot, where you know that you’re the best.
–C. Vivian Stringer per ESPN
After win number 1,000 was in the books, she received an outpouring of love in the social media space as she did in Piscataway.
Tonight, @cvivianstringer won her 1,000th career victory as a basketball coach. She’s just the ninth coach in the history of the sport to reach this milestone, the fifth NCAA Division 1 women’s coach and the first African American. Congrats, Coach Stringer, and here’s to 1,001. pic.twitter.com/eC029yWd24
— Hillary Clinton (@HillaryClinton) November 14, 2018
After @RutgersWBB coach @CVivianStringer reached her 1,000th career win, @EWeezy_For3eezy sent a special message for her former head coach. #CVS1K 👏❤️ pic.twitter.com/txVd6qUf6w
— Indiana Fever (@IndianaFever) November 14, 2018
Congratulations @cvivianstringer! What an amazing accomplishment. #CVS1K 🏀 https://t.co/3G86iqoHrn
— Carli Lloyd (@CarliLloyd) November 14, 2018
Congrats on your 1000 career win!!! So many memories versus and with you #CVS1K @RutgersWBB @cvivianstringer pic.twitter.com/2g4pR880X1
— Katie Smith (@katiesmith30) November 14, 2018
MOOD- when you become only the 6th coach to reach 1,000 wins in women’s basketball. 🐐 talk. @cvivianstringer Thank you for you guidance, tutorage, and wisdom. You’ve truly been a blessing… https://t.co/8XDvrOUGdN
— Essence T. Carson (@Pr3pE) November 14, 2018
Congratulations to @cvivianstringer on making history! 👏🎉
Here’s to 1️⃣0️⃣0️⃣1️⃣! pic.twitter.com/a9wNXev9nM
— WNBA (@WNBA) November 15, 2018
Late post but super happy for @cvivianstringer on her 1,000th win!! A legend, Coach, friend and role model to all!! Super excited for u but… you’re not finished yet 👊🏽 ! #inspire #winning #impact #ChangingLives #soblessed @RutgersWBB @usabasketball pic.twitter.com/b7rOAoUGLr
— Tamika Catchings (@Catchin24) November 14, 2018
Congrats to @cvivianstringer on 1,000 Wins! Incredible achievement! Classy coach & remarkable role model! 💯
— Kelly Graves (@GoDucksKG) November 14, 2018
Kobe. Whoopi. Billie (Jean). @cvivianstringer‘s contributions to basketball transcend the sport, and her list of admirers was long after win No. 1,000 Tuesday night for @RutgersWBB. pic.twitter.com/bHKZ16RwsQ
— Big Ten Network (@BigTenNetwork) November 14, 2018
Honored to welcome my long time friend @cvivianstringer with open arms to the 1000 CLUB!! Proud of you! Thanks for all you do! But more proud to call you a great friend! Love you girl! May you have many more! https://t.co/JYJ1ooCYYc
— Sylvia R. Hatchell (@UNCWBBCoach) November 14, 2018
Congrats to C. Vivian Stringer of @RutgersWBB on her 1,000th win. Had the privilege to cover both her Final Fours at Rutgers – one as a student, one professionally – and had some of my greatest experiences as a broadcaster with the team. #CVS1K
— Mike Pavlichko (@MikePavlichko) November 14, 2018
Charles Barkley. Shaq. Geno Auriemma.
The biggest names in basketball congratulated C. Vivian Stringer on her B1G night. #CVS1K pic.twitter.com/aSv85v92En
— Big Ten Network (@BigTenNetwork) November 14, 2018
#CVS1K – Welcome To The 1,000 Win Club Coach C. Vivian Stringer! #HERstoryCreated pic.twitter.com/kPs0mEsF1A
— Rutgers W.Basketball (@RutgersWBB) November 14, 2018
