Western Carolina Athletics Hall of Fame
Laura Echols Wellmon - Women's Basketball - (1999-2002)
Finished career as the most honored player in WCU women's basketball history. WCU's only three-time All-Southern Conference selection in women's basketball (first team - 2000, 2001, 2002). No. 2 all-time scorer with 1,765 points. Also ranks in top 10 in 19 statistical categories including career rebounds, field goals, scoring average, field goal percentage and free throw percentage. WCU's all-time leader in combined points and rebounds. Three of her season scoring averages rank among WCU's top 10. Her 19.1 average in 2002 is second best in WCU history. Academic All-District 3 in 2001 and 2002. Graduated with honors, majoring in Chemistry with a minor in Psychology and also earned her Master's degree from WCU in Physical Therapy. Was selected to the Southern Conference 100th Anniversary Team in 2021.
