She went on to become the first black woman to play basketball for Purdue University .
Carmella Lynn Martin Dunn captained the undefeated 1978 - 79 East Chicago Roosevelt Rough Riders , who won the IHSAA championship .
Carmella Lynn Martin Dunn went on to become the first black woman to play basketball for Purdue University .
Carmella Lynn Martin Dunn captained the undefeated 1978 - 79 East Chicago Roosevelt Rough Riders , who won the IHSAA championship .