The University of Texas at San Antonio celebrated its athletic history by inducting five new members into its fourth Hall of Fame class during a ceremony held Friday at Pedrotti’s Ranch.
The latest honorees include track and field athletes Ryanne DuPree, Teresa Neighbors and Leonard Byrd, alongside volleyball standout Tamara Luckeymeyer and softball star Jessica Rogers, according to Yahoo Sports.
DuPree, a four-time All-American, set four UTSA records during her tenure from 2004 to 2007, including a 13.23-second mark in the 100-meter hurdles.
Neighbors remains a pivotal figure in the program, holding a school record from 1990 that stands as the highest women’s NCAA Indoor individual finish in program history, the Express-News reported.
Byrd, who competed from 1994 to 1997, earned eight conference championships and was a three-time All-American in the 400-meter sprint.
The inductees join a prestigious list of previous honorees, including Tameka Roberts-Nunez, Starlite Williams and Teddy Williams, per the outlets.
Luckeymeyer, a two-time Southland Conference Player of the Year, currently holds school records for career and season kills.
Rogers, a standout softball player from 2003 to 2007, led the nation in 2005 with 0.38 home runs per game and remains the school’s career leader in hits and runs.
The selection committee responsible for these choices includes representatives from the university, the athletics department and the UTSA Alumni Association Board.
Additional committee members include designees from the Letterwinners Club, the Roadrunner Foundation and the Student-Athlete Advisory Committee.
Local print and electronic media representatives also provided input on the selection process, which has recognized elite performers for four years.
The ceremony at Pedrotti’s Ranch highlighted the lasting impact these five athletes had on their respective programs.
Their achievements continue to shape the legacy of UTSA athletics as the university grows its Hall of Fame roster.