University of the Cumberlands Athletics

Betsy will be remembered as one of the best all around players in Cumberland basketball histroy. She played her prep ball at nearby Whitley County High School and quickly became a key member of the Cumberland team. In her four seasons at Cumberland the team compiled 72 wins including a 23-6 record in the 1985-86 season, it was the first 20 win season in Cumberland history. Back in the day when there was no such thing as an at large berth to the national tournament, Betsy helped lead Cumberland to wins in the conference and sectional tournaments to secure the Cumberland lady's the program's first ever trip to the national tournament in 1986.

Betsy is still the career free throw leader at 82.5%. She is a member of the 1000 point club scoring 1315 in her career which is good for an 11.9 average and 10th place on the all time list. She is also 5th in career steals with 366 and 8th in career field goals with 537. Betsy is a two time All Conference player being named to the squad in 1985 and 1986. She was also named All District in 1986.

Betsy has had a very successful high school coaching career in basketball. She currently resides with her two children Ben and Clay in Lexington where she serves as the Special Education Facilitator for Tates Creek High School.