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BUIES CREEK, N.C. – Betty Jo Clary arrived at Campbell College in the fall semester of 1976 but was already a pioneer in women’s collegiate sports. In the days before scholarships were provided to young ladies for athletic achievement, Betty Jo was a leading figure in the growth of female athletics in North Carolina.
A native of High Point and graduate of Western Carolina, she played a vital role as Campbell – and many other schools in the state – moved from AIAW to the NAIA and ultimately to NCAA Division I status in the 60s, 70s and 80s.
Along the way, Betty Jo helped lay the foundation of Campbell’s women’s athletics program, while leading the basketball team to a 70-44 record and five-straight winning seasons…