Pam Evans Smith
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- Class Year:
- 1982
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- Induction Year:
- 1999
From Hall of Honor press release dated Oct. 10, 1999:
Pam Evans Smith has made her mark at Wittenberg not only as an
outstanding player on the basketball court, but also a coach on the
sidelines.
On the court, Evans Smith was a three-time most valuable player
for the Tigers and the team's leading scorer all four years. Ranked
in the career leaders list for points and rebounds, several of her
records are still unbroken. A second team Academic All-American her
senior season, Evans Smith was also a member of Pick-n-Pen, Ivy
Ring, Omicron Delta Kappa and Gamma Phi Beta during her days at
Wittenberg.
After earning her master's degree from Ithaca College, Evans Smith
returned to the sidelines in 1986 serving as the new head coach.
She has since turned the program into one of the winningest
programs in Division III.
A 248-104 record in her 13 years as head coach Evans Smith has
been selected NCAC Coach of the Year three times and District Coach
of the Year one season. During her tenure, she has led the Tigers
to six NCAA Division III appearances and six NCAC
championships.
Evans Smith also serves in the role of associate athletics
director and the University's senior women's administrator. She is
an instructor in the department of health, fitness and sport. She
and her husband Roger reside in Springfield.
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