In 1979, the NC State women's cross country team captured both the ACC and AIAW titles, scoring 109 points at the national meet. Julie Shea led the Wolfpack to victory, winning the individual title in both races. A year later, NC State repeated the feat, earning another ACC championship and scoring 76 points to win the 1980 AIAW title. Shea once again swept the individual titles, becoming a back-to-back national and conference champion. Shea and Betty Springs earned All-America honors in 1979 and 1980, while Mary Shea joined them as an All-American in 1980. In addition to the Sheas and Springs, the 1979 roster included Valerie Ford, Ann Henderson, Sue Overbey, and Kimberly Sharpe. The 1980 team featured Sande Culliane, Suzanne Girard, Tricia Malischewski, Overbey, Julie Shea, Mary Shea and Springs.
