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NEWBERRY — Two alumnae, Barbara Langford Davis '79 (right) and Dr. Peggy Barnes Winder '86 (left), have become the first female Newberry College athletes to have their jerseys retired. The pair were honored at halftime of the Feb. 17 women's basketball game against UVA-Wise, and their numbers were proudly installed on the rafters at the north end of Eleazer Arena.

"I cannot think of two individuals who better represent all that is great about Newberry College Athletics as student-athletes, community leaders and successful professionals than Barbara and Peggy," said Sean Johnson, director of athletics. "Barbara was not only a great player, but one of the founders of women's basketball at Newberry College. Peggy was also an outstanding athlete, and has positively impacted so many students at Newberry College as a coach and faculty member. It is an honor to recognize them this weekend."

Davis, a Newberry native, became one of the College's first-ever intercollegiate women's basketball players in 1975. During her time at Newberry, Davis became the first female basketball player to score 1,000 points in her career; scored the most points in a single game, with 43 points on Feb. 11, 1978, a record which still stands; and earned the highest single-game double-double, with 29 points and 24 rebounds. Davis was a three-time team MVP, a SCAIA All-State honoree in 1979, and won the following awards: Jimmy Villeponteaux Sportsmanship Award, the American Legion Award, Student Association Award, Julia B. Wright Scholarship, Senior Class Student Marshal, Who's Who Among Students in American Universities and Colleges, Bachman Honor Society, and Cardinal Key National Honor Society.

Since graduating from Newberry, Davis has served on the College's Board of Trustees, the Foundation Board, the Athletic Club, Lettermen's Club, and the Alumni Association's Board of Directors. She was inducted into the Newberry College Athletic Hall of Fame in 1999.

Winder came to Newberry College in 1982. The Lancaster native attended on a dual basketball and volleyball scholarship, and lettered in both sports for four years. While at Newberry, Winder received numerous accolades for her performance on the court and in the classroom. She was most notably honored for her performance in basketball, where she stands in the top five for career rebounds (1,035) and scoring (1,264). During her first year of basketball, she earned the Lady Indian Award, Outstanding Freshman Player, and was the 1983-84 Most Valuable Player. She also participated in the Burger King All-Star game during her sophomore year and in the District VI NAIA All-Star game in her senior year. In volleyball, she received the 1983-84 Most Improved Award and Most Valuable Player in 1984-85. Winder earned academic all-district honors in 1985-86 for both sports, and was selected to Who's Who Among Students in American Universities and Colleges. In 1998, she became the first female inducted to the Athletic Hall of Fame.

Winder has served her alma mater since 1990 as a coach, professor, and leader in diversity education. She is a two-time Student Government Association Professor of the Year (2003, 2012); a 2011 recipient of the Dr. L. Grady Cooper Award for loyalty and devotion to Newberry College; and a 2022 recipient of the Alumni Distinguished Service Award.