A strong core of returning players were in action during the 1984 volleyball season and led Penn State Behrend into the NAIA District 18 playoffs for the fourth consecutive year. Their outstanding performance in the postseason enabled them to capture the first-ever volleyball District 18 Championship.
According to head coach Jan Wilson, the keys to the successful season were the team's aggressive serving and tenacious defense. The spikers were led to the title by three NAIA All-District player who also guided them to a second place finish in the Women's Keystone Conference, and a sharp 23-12 overall mark. As a team they compiled an impressive 874 kills and 225 aces in 35 games.
The members of the 1984 District 18 Championship team included Joan Baker, Terri Baliantine, Julie (DiFrancisco) Herr, Renee Harrison, Colleen Kosack, Kathy (Ott) Hansen, Julie Pletz, Mary (Toboz) Eckart and Tracy Zurasky.