Texas Woman's University Athletics

Benoit was a three-sport athlete for the Pioneers, competing in volleyball, track and badminton. During her sophomore and junior seasons, TWU compiled a combined 92-16 volleyball record and qualified for the AIAW National Tournament both years. The team was runner-up in the 1973 championship with Benoit as the setter and team co-captain. A tremendous advocate for the sport, she and her teammates conducted volleyball clinics throughout the Denton area to help promote volleyball for TWU.

In the off-season, Benoit ran the 880-yard and mile events for track coach Dr. Bert Lyle and played badminton for Dr. Virginia Hicks.

A true all-around athlete, Benoit continued her athletic career after finishing at TWU by competing in numerous 10K and mini-marathons across the country. She competed in soccer in the Dallas/Fort Worth area for seven years and was the team’s leading scorer for three straight years, leading her squad to the first Women’s National Cup Competition in Miami, Fla. She was also the president of the West Texas Women’s Soccer Association in Lubbock for two years. She is an avid golfer, water skier, and still enjoys running.

Benoit came to TWU after a successful career in volleyball, tennis and track at Bridge City (Tex.) High School. Many of her track records still stand today. She earned her bachelor of science in physical education in 1975. She later earned a master’s in sports health from Texas Tech in 1986. For the past decade, she has been the Director of HealthSource/Preventive Medicine at University Medical Center in Lubbock. Benoit is also the co-owner of two businesses, PFORYM Business Solutions, Inc. and e1 Connected Homes.