Washington University, in conjunction with its athletic support organization, the W Club, has announced its 13th induction class for the WU Sports Hall of Fame.
This year’s induction class features eight former student-athletes:
Kevin Folkl, class of 1996, basketball; Stephanie Habif ’97, volleyball; Chris Nalley ’97, football and track and field; John Nelke ’67, cross country and track and field; Emily Richard ’99, cross country and track and field; Tasha Rodgers ’01, basketball; Tim Spengler ’86, tennis; and Rachel Sweeney ’00, soccer.
In addition, two former student-athletes will be honored as Distinguished Service members:
Hord Hardin ’35, football, golf, baseball and basketball; and W. Edward Lansche ’48, basketball and track and field.
Induction ceremonies will be held during a breakfast at the Knight Center Feb. 6, 2009.
Later that day, the 2008 class will be recognized at halftime of the women’s basketball game against New York University.
With the addition of the 2008 class, the WU Sports Hall of Fame boasts 132 members, including Distinguished Service honorees.
Women’s soccer tied for first place in UAA
The No. 18 women’s soccer team moved into a first place tie in the University Athletic Association (UAA) standings with a 2-0 victory over No. 11 Emory University Oct. 11 at Francis Field.
Senior Samantha Murphy and freshman Lee Ann Felder scored for the Bears.
Senior Amanda Boe picked up her fourth shutout of the season, making five saves.
WUSTL, which improved to 9-2-1 overall and 2-0 in the UAA, hosts New York University in a battle for first place in the conference Friday, Oct. 17, at 5:30 p.m.
Earlier in the week, WUSTL snapped the nation’s longest winning streak with a 3-1 win at Principia College. Juniors Elyse Hanley, Becca Heymann and Caryn Rosoff each scored for the Bears. Boe made six saves in the victory.
Alberts is national player of the week
The No. 4 volleyball team posted a 4-0 record at the Washington University Invitational II in the Field House Oct. 10-11.
The Bears won all four matches by a score of 3-0, beating No. 23 Christopher Newport University, Williams College, Endicott College and Illinois Wesleyan University.
Three Bears were named to the six-member all-tournament team: senior outside hitter Alli Alberts, senior setter Audra Janak and senior rightside attacker Nikki Morrison.
Alberts also was named the Sports Imports/American Volleyball Coaches Association National Division III Player of the Week Oct. 7. She became the 21st student-athlete in WUSTL history to earn the award and the first in over two years. Alberts led the Bears with 50 kills and a .384 attack percentage in the squad’s 4-0 week from Sept. 29-Oct. 5.
WUSTL returns to action Saturday, Oct. 18, when it takes on No. 2 Emory University in a round-robin tournament in Waltham, Mass.
Football loses at home, falls to 3-2
Wabash College busted open a two-point halftime advantage with three touchdowns in a span of 12 minutes en route to the Little Giants’ 37-12 victory Oct. 11 at Francis Field. WUSTL was limited to 221 yards of total offense on 49 plays.
The Bears fall to 3-2 overall and travel to Wooster, Ohio, to take on the College of Wooster.