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UMKC Athletics Announces 2010 Hall of Fame Class
10/1/2010 8:30:00 PM | Cross Country, General, Men's Basketball, Men's Soccer, Men's Tennis, Track and Field, Women's Basketball, Athletics
Kansas City, Mo. -- The UMKC Athletics Department unveiled its 2010 UMKC Athletics Hall of Fame class on Friday night at the department's annual Kick-Off Party at Boulevard Brewery. The class consists of eight individuals, seven former student-athletes and one former coach.
The first inductee is former women's track and field student-athlete Sonya Ahmed. Ahmed was a standout both athletically and academically during her 'Roo career. In 2000-01 and 2001-02, Ahmed was named the Mid-Con Scholar-Athlete of the Year, which is considered the highest honor presented by the league each year. Ahmed was also a two-time Academic all-America selection, earning first team honors in 2002 and a third team nod in 2000. Athletically, Ahmed was the 2002 Mid-Con outdoor pole vault champion, and she still holds the school record in the event both indoors (11-11 1/4) and outdoors (11-6 1/4).
The second honoree is fellow track and field standout Grant Dennis. Dennis, who qualified for the 2001 NCAA Championships, was a three-time Mid-Con outdoor champion in the decathlon from 1999-2001. The UMKC record holder in the indoor pentathlon (3,733 pts.) and outdoor decathlon (7,413 pts.) helped the 'Roos to two Mid-Con Outdoor and one Mid-Con indoor title during his career.
Former men's tennis standout Craig Gansen is the third member of the Hall of Fame class. Gansen was a four-time all-Mid-Con selection as a 'Roo, earning first team honors from 1997-99 and a second team accolade in 1996. During his time at UMKC, Gansen led his squad to a pair of regular season titles (1998, 1999) and a Mid-Con Tournament crown in 1999, which led the 'Roos to their first ever NCAA Tournament berth. Gansen closed out his career as the school record holder for singles wins (48) and singles winning percentage (.667), while also being tied for the most doubles victories in the annals (44).
Three-time all-Mid-Con selection Dan Hilson is the fourth member of the 2010 class. The 2002 Third Team NSCAA all-Midwest Region selection was a key member of the UMKC men's soccer team that earned a pair of NCAA Tournament berths in both 2001 and 2003. The 2001 squad posted an opening round victory over Wisconsin-Milwaukee, which is the first and only NCAA win in school history. Hilson, who led the squad in assists all four years, still ranks as the UMKC record holder in assists (30), while coming in at second in career points (62).
Two-time Mid-Con Setter of the Year Katy Kampschroeder-True is the fifth former student-athlete in the class. The standout setter was a three-time all-Mid-Con selection during her playing days in Blue and Gold, earning first team honors in both 1996 and 1997. The three-time Academic all-Mid-Con selection still ranks as the school record holder in career assists (4,955) and single season assists (1,435) as well as in career matches (130) and sets (456) played.
Former men's basketball student-athlete David Robinson is the sixth member of the 2010 Hall of Fame class. Robinson, who was the first four-year letterwinner in the Division I era, posted 20 20-point games and three 30-point contests during his 'Roo career. The seven footer, who led UMKC to wins over the likes of Cincinnati, Creighton and Texas A&M during his playing career, is the school record holder in career field goal percentage (.584), while ranking second in blocks (126) and third in double-doubles (11).
Penny Waggener, a standout women's basketball student-athlete during the NAIA era, is the seventh member of the class. Weggenar, who helped the 'Roos to a pair of NAIA National Tournament appearances, was a three-time NAIA all-District 16 selection during her career, and an NAIA Honorable Mention all-American in 1984-85. The guard still ranks as the UMKC record holder in assists (503), field goals (613) and games played (123), while being second in scoring (1,475) and steals (259).
Former cross country/track and field head coach Dave Krueger is the final inductee into the 2010 Hall of Fame class. During his coaching career at UMKC, Krueger was a four-time Mid-Con Coach of the Year selection, as he guided the 'Roos to a total of four conference titles during his tenure. In 1999, Krueger's women's squad won the conference “double”, winning both the indoor and outdoor championships. The men's squad also won the 1999 Mid-Con Outdoor title.
The UMKC Athletics Hall of Fame weekend will take place on Jan. 20-23. The men's basketball team will open the weekend with a 7 p.m. contest against IUPUI on Thursday, Jan. 20 followed by the official induction ceremony on Friday, Jan. 22 at the Hampton Inn Plaza. The weekend will then conclude with a UMKC-Western Illinois doubleheader at the Swinney Recreation Center on Saturday, Jan. 22.
The first inductee is former women's track and field student-athlete Sonya Ahmed. Ahmed was a standout both athletically and academically during her 'Roo career. In 2000-01 and 2001-02, Ahmed was named the Mid-Con Scholar-Athlete of the Year, which is considered the highest honor presented by the league each year. Ahmed was also a two-time Academic all-America selection, earning first team honors in 2002 and a third team nod in 2000. Athletically, Ahmed was the 2002 Mid-Con outdoor pole vault champion, and she still holds the school record in the event both indoors (11-11 1/4) and outdoors (11-6 1/4).
The second honoree is fellow track and field standout Grant Dennis. Dennis, who qualified for the 2001 NCAA Championships, was a three-time Mid-Con outdoor champion in the decathlon from 1999-2001. The UMKC record holder in the indoor pentathlon (3,733 pts.) and outdoor decathlon (7,413 pts.) helped the 'Roos to two Mid-Con Outdoor and one Mid-Con indoor title during his career.
Former men's tennis standout Craig Gansen is the third member of the Hall of Fame class. Gansen was a four-time all-Mid-Con selection as a 'Roo, earning first team honors from 1997-99 and a second team accolade in 1996. During his time at UMKC, Gansen led his squad to a pair of regular season titles (1998, 1999) and a Mid-Con Tournament crown in 1999, which led the 'Roos to their first ever NCAA Tournament berth. Gansen closed out his career as the school record holder for singles wins (48) and singles winning percentage (.667), while also being tied for the most doubles victories in the annals (44).
Three-time all-Mid-Con selection Dan Hilson is the fourth member of the 2010 class. The 2002 Third Team NSCAA all-Midwest Region selection was a key member of the UMKC men's soccer team that earned a pair of NCAA Tournament berths in both 2001 and 2003. The 2001 squad posted an opening round victory over Wisconsin-Milwaukee, which is the first and only NCAA win in school history. Hilson, who led the squad in assists all four years, still ranks as the UMKC record holder in assists (30), while coming in at second in career points (62).
Two-time Mid-Con Setter of the Year Katy Kampschroeder-True is the fifth former student-athlete in the class. The standout setter was a three-time all-Mid-Con selection during her playing days in Blue and Gold, earning first team honors in both 1996 and 1997. The three-time Academic all-Mid-Con selection still ranks as the school record holder in career assists (4,955) and single season assists (1,435) as well as in career matches (130) and sets (456) played.
Former men's basketball student-athlete David Robinson is the sixth member of the 2010 Hall of Fame class. Robinson, who was the first four-year letterwinner in the Division I era, posted 20 20-point games and three 30-point contests during his 'Roo career. The seven footer, who led UMKC to wins over the likes of Cincinnati, Creighton and Texas A&M during his playing career, is the school record holder in career field goal percentage (.584), while ranking second in blocks (126) and third in double-doubles (11).
Penny Waggener, a standout women's basketball student-athlete during the NAIA era, is the seventh member of the class. Weggenar, who helped the 'Roos to a pair of NAIA National Tournament appearances, was a three-time NAIA all-District 16 selection during her career, and an NAIA Honorable Mention all-American in 1984-85. The guard still ranks as the UMKC record holder in assists (503), field goals (613) and games played (123), while being second in scoring (1,475) and steals (259).
Former cross country/track and field head coach Dave Krueger is the final inductee into the 2010 Hall of Fame class. During his coaching career at UMKC, Krueger was a four-time Mid-Con Coach of the Year selection, as he guided the 'Roos to a total of four conference titles during his tenure. In 1999, Krueger's women's squad won the conference “double”, winning both the indoor and outdoor championships. The men's squad also won the 1999 Mid-Con Outdoor title.
The UMKC Athletics Hall of Fame weekend will take place on Jan. 20-23. The men's basketball team will open the weekend with a 7 p.m. contest against IUPUI on Thursday, Jan. 20 followed by the official induction ceremony on Friday, Jan. 22 at the Hampton Inn Plaza. The weekend will then conclude with a UMKC-Western Illinois doubleheader at the Swinney Recreation Center on Saturday, Jan. 22.
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