Becky Beach, Women’s Golf • 1974-77; Basketball 1976-78

Beach was Illinois’ first women’s golf medalist, winning the Big Ten title in 1976. She also won the AIAW State Championship in both 1976 and 1977, and competed at the 1976 AIAW National Championship Tournament. Beach also lettered in basketball from 1976-78, helping the Illini to records of 15-10, 15-9 and 9-9 in the three seasons. She led the Illini in scoring in 1976 and 1977, averaging 13.4 and 14.3 points, respectively. Beach also led the Illini in rebounding in 1977 with an average of 9.5, and in assists in both 1977 and 1978 with averages of 2.6 and 2.8, respectively. Beach currently resides in Champaign-Urbana.