Ann Marie Bahantka

Volleyball
Setter
(1985-88)

Inducted 2005

Ann Marie Bahantka’s outstanding play helped make the University of New Haven volleyball program synonymous with excellence in the NCAA Division II National Championship Tournament. During her senior season in which she served as a co-captain, Bahantka played a pivotal role on the Chargers’ team that posted 44 wins against only six losses and reached the NCAA 1988 National Quarterfinals. She was named MVP of the NCAA Regional during that magical year in which she was among the team leaders in assists, kills, digs and blocks.   A four-year starter, Bahantka earned All-New England Collegiate Athletic Conference honors three times.  She was recognized on the AVCA All-Region team twice.  During her time at UNH, the team posted an impressive 141-38 overall record, won four conference championships and advanced to three NCAA Tournaments.  Bahantka currently ranks number eight on the school’s all-time assist list with 1,515.  She also finished her career with 704 total kills, 519 total digs and 205 total blocks.  Following her outstanding playing career, Bahantka entered the coaching profession.  In 1992, she became head coach at Quinnipiac College.  In her first season with the Braves, Bahantka led the team to a school-record 32 wins, as well as the Northeast-10 regular season and tournament championships.  Selected as Northeast-10 Coach of the Year in 1992, she is Quinnipiac’s all-time leader in wins with 122 in five seasons.