Western Carolina Athletics Hall of Fame
Betty Westmoreland Suhre - Coach - (1965-79)
Betty Westmoreland Suhre started Western Carolina's intercollegiate basketball program in 1965 and coached the Lady Cats for 14 years. Under her guidance, the program evolved from independent status to NAIAW, NCAA Division II, and NCAA Division I. Her teams complied a brilliant 190-89 record and never suffered through a losing season in 14 years. The 1969 team finished second in the NIWIBT National Tournament and the 1970 team finished fourth. With her assistance and guidance, Western Carolina University was awarded the 1971 NIWIBT National Tournament. She was president of the NCAIAW for five years and served on several national and international basketball sports committees.
