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EVANSVILLE, Ind. – The University of Southern Indiana Department of Athletics is pleased to announce the selection of the 2012 USI Athletic Hall of Fame class that will be inducted during homecoming week in February. The class of six individuals and one team was selected by an eight-member USI Athletic Hall of Fame Committee.
Any Screaming Eagles fan was eligible to nominate student athletes or teams on the 10th anniversary of their last season of competition, or a coach/administrator who has been separated from the Department of Athletics for two years. Special individuals (e.g., Varsity Club members) were eligible for nominations as well.
This year's class includes
Dan Labhart (Men's Basketball/Baseball 1976-80),
Edgar Linares (Men's Tennis1998-2001),
Andrew Majxner (Men's Tennis 1997-2001),
Stephanie Minor Richie (Women's Soccer 1997-2000),
Trisha Poling Johnson (Softball 1997-2000),
Jeff Schulz (Baseball 1982-83), and the
1997 Women's Basketball Team.
“The class of 2012 continues to show the strong athletic history established at USI,” said USI Director of Athletics
Jon Mark Hall. “Each member of this class made significant impacts on his/her respective team and served as distinguished student athletes.”
Plans are underway for the induction ceremony on the evening of February 10.
2012 USI ATHLETIC HALL OF FAME CLASS
Dan Labhart '81, Men's Basketball and Baseball: A two-sport athlete at USI, Labhart started all four years as a centerfielder, two years as captain. He anchored the middle of the batting order is a member of the .300 batting average club. Drafted by the Kansas City Royals, Labhart did not pursue a career in the major leagues.
In basketball, Labhart started every game for four years as a point guard, three years as the captain. Playing for USI Hall of Fame coach Wayne Boultinghouse, he averaged over 10 points per game and ranks in the top 20 all-time. He was named to the NCAA II Great Lakes Region All-Tournament team twice.
Andrew Majxner '01, Men's Tennis: The GLVC Freshman of the Year (1998), and a four-time All-GLVC performer, Majxner also was a two-time GLVC Scholar Athlete of the Year and was men's tennis' first Academic All-American. He is still tied for the USI single-season record for doubles wins (26) with Edgar Linares. He helped USI to two NCAA II Tournament berths and three GLVC championships.
Edgar Linares '03, Men's Tennis: Linares was the GLVC Player of the Year in 1999 and 2000, while earning All-GLVC honors in 1999, 2000, and 2001. He is still tied for the USI single-season record for doubles wins (26) with Andrew Majxner. Linares helped USI to two NCAA II Tournament berths and three GLVC championships.
Stephanie Minor Richie '01 M'11, Women's Soccer: Minor was a four-time All-Region and All-GLVC player for the Eagles. She also was the 1997 GLVC Freshman of the Year and a four-time Academic All-GLVC student athlete. Minor ranks first all-time at USI in points, goals, and assists, while holding the single-season record in all three categories.
Trisha Poling Johnson'02, Softball: Poling was a 1998 All-America selection; the 1997 GLVC Freshman of the Year; a three time All-Region and Academic All-District performer; and a four-time All-GLVC honoree. Poling still holds the USI career and season records for hits and runs scored and career record for stolen bases.
Jeff Schulz, Baseball: Schulz was USI's first baseball player to advance to the major leagues. He was drafted by the Kansas City Royals and played for the Chicago Cubs and Pittsburgh Pirates organizations. Schulz finished his career at USI as the all-time leader in slugging percentage (.734) and was second in home runs. He still owns the career slugging percentage and is in the top five for home runs. Schulz finished his career with a .411 batting average that ranks second all-time at USI.
1997 Women's Basketball (National Finalist): The first GLVC women's basketball team to advance to the NCAA Division II National Championship game and the first team to produce a perfect 20-0 GLVC season. The team set the program record with 30 wins in a season and 29 straight victories.
