ATHLETICS HALL OF FAME
Pat Hielscher was hired by UNCG Athletics Hall of Fame charter member Ethel Martus Lawther to coach the first women's volleyball team in 1970. Pat guided the squad to remarkable success in her five seasons at the helm. Her team was an amazing 16-3 in its inaugural season of 1970, 15-6 in 1971, 30-8 in 1972, 19-6 in 1973, and 26-7 in 1974.
She continued her coaching career at Wisconsin and NC State and in 13 years overall, posted 365 victories and a 75-percent winning rate.
*All stats were as of the date of induction.