Thomas More University announced that it will induct nine athletes into its Hall of Fame in 2022.
The former athletes of Thomas More will be recognized in a ceremony on Oct. 14, on the university campus, according to an announcement from Thomas More. The 2022 Athletic Hall of Fame class also includes a team of distinction.
The nine inductees account for both men and women from various Saints athletic programs including
- Zach Autenrieb, Class of 2013, National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) DIII football career interception record holder
- Olivia (Huber) Bryant, Class of 2016, women’s soccer three-time D3Soccer.com All-American and PAC Player of the Year
- Kelsey Castiglioni, Class of 2015, women’s volleyball two-time Presidents Athletic Conference (PAC) Player of the Year and Freshman of the Year
- Dave Meyer, Class of 1967, men’s basketball standout
- Dan Miller, Class of 2011, men’s soccer PAC Player of the Year
- Sydney Moss, Class of 2016, women’s basketball two-time NCAA DIII National Player of the Year
- Jamie (Wisenall) Leavitt, Class of 2008, three-time All-PAC softball player
- Michael Selm, Class of 2007, 2009, men’s tennis PAC Player of the Year
- Andrew Thole, Class of 2012, D3Baseball.com All-Midwest Region baseball standout
The university also presents a special recognition to the 1980-81 men’s basketball team as the Team of Distinction. The team held a 21-13 record, including a 10-6 game achievement in the Kentucky Intercollegiate Athletic Conference (KIAC).
The team also saw a 12-2 record at home, including a perfect 8-0 in KIAC. They averaged 77-7 points per game without the three-point line. The men defeated Berea in the KIAC first round, falling to Cumberland (now Cumberlands) in the Semifinals.
“It has been a monumental year for Thomas More athletics as we continue to grow and take home championships,” said Athletic Director Terry Connor. “We are thrilled to honor several of our former athletes who have shown the dedication and sportsmanship that our Saints are known for.”