Dwyer graduated in 1986 as the school's career scoring leader (1,256 points) and also held records for free throws attempted (503) and made (308). She was third in career rebounds (722) as well.

A four-time All-Ivy League selection, she was a second-team pick in each of her final three campaigns after being an honorable mention pick as a freshman. A senior tri-captain, she helped the 1983-84 teams post its most wins in program history, including handing Ivy champ Brown one of its two losses behind 26 points and 11 rebounds.

She held the school's single-game scoring record with 34 points against Yale in 1984, nearly matching it a month later with 33 points at Princeton. She still holds Cornell records for field goals made in a game (15 vs. Yale in 1984).