Penn State women's volleyball coach Katie Schumacher-Cawley achieved a historic victory, leading her team to the national championship while battling stage II breast cancer.
Katie Schumacher-Cawley, head coach of the Penn State women's volleyball team, made history on Sunday night, three months after being diagnosed with stage II breast cancer . Schumacher-Cawley, 44, became the first female head coach to win the national championship since the NCAA tournament began in 1981, when her Penn State Nittany Lions defeated the University of Louisville Cardinals on Sunday, December 22. This victory marks Penn State's eighth national championship.
After the win, Schumacher-Cawley expressed gratitude to her Penn State family for their support during her cancer battle. She also acknowledged the inspiration she draws from young cancer patients she encounters during her treatment. Schumacher-Cawley announced her diagnosis in October and has been undergoing treatment at UPenn. Schumacher-Cawley, a former Penn State volleyball player, took over as head coach in January 2022
WOMEN's VOLLEYBALL NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIP BREAST CANCER INSPIRATION COACH
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