LSUS Athletics Hall of Fame
|
Dr. Terry G Harris - Faculty Athletic Representative (1993-2024)- Class of 2025 Dr. Terry G Harris served as the Faculty Athletic Representative of LSUS for 31 years from 1993-2024. He was instrumental in overseeing the eligibility of the student-athletes and serving as the bridge between the Athletic Department and the Faculty. An encyclopedia of knowledge, Dr. Harris has been a resource for many and has held important positions within the University, including Chair of the Department of English and Foreign Languages from 2005-2024. He has also held positions at the conference and national levels. He has served as the Red River Athletic Conference Eligibility Chair since 2016. He served in multiple capacities nationally, most notably as a member of the NAIA Competitive Experience Committee from 2010-2017 and as a member of the NAIA Council of Faculty Athletics Representatives from 2019-2022, holding the position of Chair in 2021-2022. Dr. Harris has been a staple of the LSUS Athletic Department and a major contributing factor to the many years of success for the program.
|
|
Ridge Gonsoulin- Baseball (2011-2014)- Class of 2025 Ridge Gonsoulin was a standout baseball player from 2011 to 2014. Gonsoulin's tenure at LSUS was marked by his explosive hitting, outstanding fielding, and consistent performance, making him one of the most memorable players in the program's history. His dedication and skill on the field earned him a place among the greatest student-athletes to represent LSUS. Gonsoulin's legacy is etched into the LSUS Record Book with several remarkable accomplishments.
LSUS RECORD BOOK: 1st in Single Game Hits (5 vs. Louisiana Christian, 2/8/2014) 1st in Single Game Triples (2 vs. Northwood, 1/31/2014) 1st in Single Game Triples (2 vs. Bacone, 3/21/2014) 2nd in Career Triples (20) 2nd in Single Season Triples (11- 2014) 3rd in Career Hits (249) 3rd in Career At-Bats (726) 4th in Career Games Played (219) 5th in Career Runs Scored (196) 5th in Career Total Bases (363) 5th in Single Season At-Bats (234 – 2014)
ACCOMPLISHMENTS AS A PILOT: First Team All-RRAC: 2012, 2013, 2014 World Series Appearance: 2011, 2012
|
|
Jenna Diakos- Women's Basketball (2010-2014)- Class of 2025 Jenna Diakos was a standout for LSUS women's basketball, and played for the Pilots from 2010 to 2014. She left an indelible mark on the program with her exceptional performance and leadership. Diakos's tenure was marked by her scoring prowess, defensive capabilities, and tireless work ethic. Her contributions were seen across all statistical categories making her one of the most versatile players to wear a Pilot jersey. Her influence on future generations of players is a testament to her remarkable career.
LSUS RECORD BOOK: 2nd in Career Points Scored (1531) 2nd in Career Rebounds (845) 7th in Career Blocks (44) 8th in Career Scoring Average (13.3 ppg)
ACCOMPLISHMENTS AS A PILOT: First Team All-RRAC: 2012, 2013, 2014 Second Team All-RRAC: 2011 Third Team Louisiana Sports Writers Association: 2014 NAIA All-American: 2013 (Honorable Mention) 1000 Point Club (1531)
|
|
Sharde Henry- Women's Basketball (2011-2013)- Class of 2024
Sharde Henry was one of the most versatile players to ever suit up for the women’s basketball team. Playing from 2011-2013, she twice led the Lady Pilots to the third best season for wins in program history with 25. Her name can also be found throughout the LSUS record book and is the only Lady Pilot in the top 10 for points, rebounds, assists, and steals.
LSUS RECORD BOOK: 2nd in Single Season Steals (76– 2011-12) 2nd in Career Steals (138) 4th in Single Season Field Goals Made (215– 2012-13) 5th in Single Season Points (584 - 2012-13) 5th in Single Season Free Throws Made (127– 2011-12) 5th in Career Assists (242) 5th in Career Scoring Average (16.5 ppg)
ACCOMPLISHMENTS AS A PILOT: NAIA All-American: 2012 (Honorable Mention), 2013 (Honorable Mention) First Team All-RRAC: 2012, 2013 RRAC Newcomer of the Year: 2012 RRAC Defensive Player of the Year: 2013 1000 Point Club (1072)
|
|
Julia Vaughan- Women's Soccer (2005-2007)- Class of 2024
Representing Women’s Soccer as one of the original Pilots, Julia Vaughan helped lay the foundation for what the program is today. Vaughan tormented opposing defenders for the Pilots Women’s Soccer Team from 2005-07. She helped lead the Women’s Soccer team to their first ever NAIA National Tournament appearance in 2005 and their first conference regular season championship in 2006. Her 2006 team also set the program record for best winning percentage, coming out ahead in 14 of their 18 games for a percentage of .778. Vaughan was the only Pilot to ever win the NAIA A.O. Duer Scholarship Award, which is a national award given annually to a male and female junior student-athlete in any sport who has excelled in scholarship, character, and citizenship.
LSUS RECORD BOOK: 2nd in Single Season Goals (17 - 2006) 2nd in Career Assists (15) 2nd in Career Goals (31) 2nd in Career Points (77) 3rd in Single Season Assists (8 - 2006) 3rd in Single Season Points (42– 2006) 3rd Single Season Shots on Goal (42– 2007) 4th in Career Shots (120) 4th in Career Shots on Goal (85)
ACCOMPLISHMENTS AS A PILOT: First Team All–GCAC: 2006, 2007 First Team Louisiana Sports Writers Association: 2006, 2007 All Region XIII: 2007 GCAC Offensive Player of the Year: 2006 NAIA A.O. Duer Scholarship Award Winner: 2008
|
|
2005-2006 Men's Basketball Team - Class of 2024
The 2005-06 Men's Basketball team was one to remember. Becoming the first team in LSUS Athletics’ history to receive the No. 1 overall national ranking, they set the standard of what it meant to be a Pilot. Compiling an overall record of 28-4, they were also the first team to win both the GCAC regular season and tournament championships in the same year, along with being the first to have multiple All-Americans in a single year. As a team they collected the NAIA Champions of Character Team award as well as setting several program records.
Fredericko Payne, Jeremy Johnston, and Josh Porter were selected as First Team All-GCAC members. Payne was named the GCAC Player of the Year and LABC Player of the Year, while Porter took home the GCAC Newcomer of the Year. Payne and Porter were both recognized nationally with Payne being named as an NAIA First Team All-American while Porter was named to the Third Team. Head Coach Chad McDowell took home the LABC Small College Coach of the Year for the season and Greg Tyer was awarded with the prestigious NAIA Pattison Scholarship at the 2006 NAIA National Tournament.
LSUS SINGLE SEASON RECORDS: Scoring Average (100.3 PPG) Field Goals Made (1181) Total Assists (719) Assists Per Game (22.5) Steals Per Game (10.31)
LSUS SINGLE GAME RECORDS: 153 Points vs. Paul Quinn College -11/5/2005 57 Field Goals Made vs. Paul Quinn College - 11/5/2005 57 Field Goals Made vs. Dallas Christian College - 11/18/2005 22 Three Pointers Made vs. Paul Quinn College - 11/5/2005 43 Assists vs. Paul Quinn College - 11/5/2005 .923 Free Throw Percentage vs. Union College - 12/2/2005 22 Steals vs. Tougaloo College - 1/16/2006
NAIA NATIONAL RANKINGS: No. 1—Final Regular Season Coaches’ Poll No. 1—Scoring Offense (100.3 PPG) No. 1—Total Assists (719) No. 1—Assists Per Game (22.5) No. 1—Assists/Turnover (1.5/1) No. 2—Total Points (3209) No. 3—Scoring Margin (17.9) No. 4—Rebounds Per Game (43.6) No. 4—Total 3-PT FG Made (310) No. 5—Steals Per Game (10.3) No. 5—Total Steals (330) No. 5—Turnover Margin (5.3) No. 5—3-PT FG Made Per Game (9.7) No. 5—NET Efficiency (.205) |
|
Lance Champagne - Director of Sports Medicine (2004-2022) - Class of 2023
Lance Champagne became the first full-time Athletic Trainer for LSUS Athletics in 2004. He laid the foundation for the high quality care the LSUS student-athletes receive today. Champagne has been instrumental in growing the profession locally, regionally and nationally. He was the Athletic Training Chair for the Red River Athletic Conference, representing the RRAC nationally as a member of the NAIA Athletic Trainers Association. Always willing to lend a supportive ear, Champagne developed close relationships with members of the program for nearly 20 years. He was named the Director of Sports Medicine in 2017, and was recognized as the RRAC Athletic Trainer of the Year in 2015 and then again in 2019. In 2022, he was awarded the prestigious honor of Pilot of the Year by LSUS Athletics for his commitment to the program. Champagne continues to this day to be a great supporter of LSUS Athletics.
|
|
Brandon Davis - Men's Basketball (2012-2014) - Class of 2023
Brandon Davis is arguably the most impactful player in the history of LSUS Basketball. His presence and production on the court immediately turned the Pilots into a national contender. He helped lead the 2012-13 team to unprecedented heights with the program's first-ever appearance in the NAIA Fab Four, while being one of the very best players in the country during his two seasons wearing a Pilot uniform.
LSUS RECORD BOOK: 1st in Career Rebounding Average (12.6 ) 3rd in Career Rebounds (683) 5th in Career Scoring Average (20.5) 1000 Point Club (1,108)
ACCOMPLISHMENTS AS A PILOT: NAIA All-American: 2014 (First Team), 2013 (Second Team) NABC-NAIA All-American: 2014 (First Team) NAIA All-Tournament Team: 2013 NABC-NAIA All-Star Team: 2014 First Team All-RRAC: 2013, 2014 Second Team Louisiana Sports Writers Association: 2014 LABC Player of the Year: 2013 RRAC Player of the Year: 2014 RRAC Newcomer of the Year: 2013 Led NAIA in Double-Doubles: 2013 Fab Four Appearance in 2013
|
|
Brooke Martin - Women's Soccer (2009-2012) - Class of 2023 Brooke Martin was the most prolific offensive threat to ever wear a Pilot jersey. Her dynamic goal scoring ability with a knack for simply outrunning defenses placed her in the record books with eight women's soccer records. She helped lay the foundation for the future success of the women's soccer program, and enters the Hall of Fame as the first women's soccer student-athlete to be inducted.
LSUS RECORD BOOK: 1st in Career Goals (45) 1st in Career Points (101) 1st in Career Shots (182) 1st in Career Shots on Goal (97) Single Game Record - Goals Scored (4 times)
ACCOMPLISHMENTS AS A PILOT: First Team All-RRAC: 2011, 2012 Second Team All-RRAC: 2010 First Team Louisiana Sports Writers Association: 2010, 2011, 2012
|
|
Kyle Pearson - Baseball (2009-2013) - Class of 2023
Winner is the only way to describe Kyle Pearson. Over his career, Pearson became one of the winningest Pilots ever, playing on teams that won 54, 48, 47, and 42 games. Hard work molded Pearson into an offensive powerhouse, helping lead the Pilots to back-to-back trips to the World Series in 2011 and then again in 2012 on the record setting Hall of Fame team. He can be found throughout the record book, and his name will forever be enshrined as a Pilot with unimaginable power at the plate.
LSUS RECORD BOOK: 2nd in Career RBI (177) 3rd in Career Total Bases (364) 4th in Career Homeruns (32) 4th in Single Season Doubles (22 – 2012) 5th in Career Doubles (48) 5th in Career Walks (105)
ACCOMPLISHMENTS AS A PILOT: NAIA All-American: 2012 (First Team) First Team All-RRAC: 2012, 2013 RRAC Player of the Year: 2012 RRAC Gold Glove: 2012 World Series Appearance: 2011, 2012
|
|
Kevin Smith - Baseball (2010-2011) - Class of 2022
To this day Smith holds the record for highest career batting average at LSUS, .414. He ranks No. 2 in career home runs and fourth in career RBI’s with 35 and 161, respectively. His 19 home runs and 89 RBI’s in 2010 rank as the second most by a Pilot in one season ever. He was a First Team All-Conference Member in both 2010 and 2011. He was named a NAIA Honorable Mention All-American in 2010 as well. In 2011, Smith was named the RRAC Player of the Year and was named a NAIA First Team All-American.
|
|
Kourtney Pennywell - Women’s Basketball (2014-2017) - Class of 2022
You cannot mention record books without mentioning Kourtney Pennywell. The all-time leading scorer in Pilot Women’s Basketball history, Pennywell was an unstoppable force during her time at LSUS. Over her three seasons, Pennywell scored 1,624 points, brought in 857 rebounds, dished out 171 assists, had 139 steals, and totaled 132 blocked shots.
She was named to the RRAC All-Conference First Team all three seasons with the Pilots. She was named the RRAC Player of the Year in 2014-15 and 2015-16 as well as both RRAC Defensive Player of the Year and Newcomer of the Year in 2014-15. She was named a NAIA First Team All-American in 2014-15 after her record setting sophomore campaign, to go along with Honorable Mention All-American in 2015-16 and Third Team All-American in 2016-17.
She ranks No 1 in seven career long categories and four single season categories.
Pennywell in the Record Books:
|
|
2012 Baseball Team - Class of 2022
The 2012 Pilots were led by Head Coach and Class of 2020 Hall of Fame Member Rocke Musgraves. The winningest coach in LSUS history (586) coached the Pilots to a 22-4 conference record that season in the Red River Athletic Conference. The Pilots were the No. 1 seed in the RRAC Conference Tournament and did not disappoint. On their home field, the Pilots went 4-0 and outscored their opponents 45-16 to win the crown.
The Pilots would then go on to be the No. 1 seed in the NAIA Opening Round as they headed to Paducah, Kentucky. The Pilots made quick work of the bracket, going 3-0, and earning a trip to the Avista-NAIA World Series. The Pilots would battle hard in Lewiston, ultimately finishing the season with the program’s highest finish to date. |
|
Doug Robinson - Baseball/Athletic Director (1991-1995 and 2002-2012) - Class of 2021 Doug Robinson's fingerprints are all over LSUS Athletics. Robinson was the first baseball coach in LSUS history and helped build Pilot Field in 1991. He coached the team until 1995. He was then hired as the second Athletic Director in school history as he took over in 2002. Robinson's greatest accomplishments are the programs that he founded and reintroduced to LSUS Athletics. With his first actions as Athletic Director in 2002, he reinstated the men's and women's basketball programs. He later started the women's soccer program in 2005 and men's soccer along with women's tennis in 2009. He also coached the women's tennis team as he was the first coach in program history. During his tenure as Athletic Director, the Pilots won 8 regular season conference championships, 13 tournament titles, and the baseball team appeared in the NAIA World Series three time. He was also the driving force behind the Pilots move from the Gulf Coast Athletic Conference to the Red River Athletic Conference. ACCOMPLISHMENTS AS A PILOT First Baseball Coach, Built Pilot Field (1991-1995) As Athletic Director (2002-2012): Reinstated Men's and Women's Basketball Programs (2002) Started Women's Soccer Program (2005) Started Men's Soccer Program (2009) Started and Coached Women's Tennis Program (2009) Program Won 8 Regular Season Conference Championships Program Won 13 Conference Tournament Championships 3 NAIA World Series Appearances as Athletic Director (3rd Place 2003/2012) |
|
Derrick Parker - Men's Basketball (2008-2012) - Class of 2021 Derrick Parker may be the most complete player in Pilots' basketball history and his legacy is stamped into the LSUS history books. Parker accumulated the second most points with 2,199 points during his playing career. He also pulled down more rebounds than any other Pilot with 1,408 boards. He was a force on the defensive end of the court as he blocked 282 shots from opposing players. He garnered multiple First Team All-Conference selections in the GCAC and RRAC. He was the GCAC and LABC player of the Year in 2010. He was selected as the RRAC's Defensive Player of the Year in 2012. He picked up a NAIA First Team All-American Selection in the 2010 season and was a Second Team All-American in 2012. LSUS RECORD BOOK: 1st in Career Rebounds (1,408) 1st in Career Blocks (282) 2nd in Career Points (2,199) 10 Blocks vs. Paul Quinn College – Single Game Record (1/21/2012) ACCOMPLISHMENTS AS A PILOT First Team All-GCAC: 2009, 2010 First Team Louisiana Sports Writers Association: 2010 First Team All-RRAC: 2011, 2012 Second Team Louisiana Sports Writers Association: 2012 GCAC Player of the Year: 2010 LABC Player of the Year: 2010 RRAC Defensive Player of the Year: 2012 NAIA All-American: 2010 (First Team), 2011 (Honorable Mention), 2012 (Second Team) 4 NAIA National Tournament Appearances |
|
Jared Mortensen - Baseball (2011-2012) - Class of 2021 Jared Mortensen was as workhorse for the LSUS baseball team on the mound during his time as a Pilot. He was one of the best pitchers in the NAIA in 2012 when he recorded the most wins (12) and strikeouts (139) in the NAIA. He recorded a 1.67 ERA while holding opponents to a .192 batting average. He was a key cog in the Pilots run to the NAIA World Series in 2012 where they finished third. He owns a number of single-season records for the Pilots for his performances during the incredible 2012 run. His 2012 season is the single best season turned in by an LSUS pitcher. He finished his career with a remarkable 21-4 record and a 2.62 ERA LSUS RECORD BOOK: Single Season: 1st in Strikeouts (139 - 2012) 3rd in Wins (12 – 2012) 3rd in Innings Pitched (113.1 - 2012) 3rd in ERA (1.67 - 2012) Career: 4th in Strikeouts (217) 5th in Wins (21) ACCOMPLISHMENTS AS A PILOT First Team All-RRAC: 2011, 2012 RRAC Pitcher of the Year: 2012 NAIA All-American: 2012 (First Team) NAIA World Series All-Tournament Team: 2012 Signed with Tampa Bay Rays in 2013 |
|
Tami Knotts - Women's Basketball (1992-1994) - Class of 2021 If you open the LSUS women's basketball record book, Tami Knotts name appears near the top of every scoring statistical category. Knotts was one of the most dominant offensive players in LSUS women's basketball history and her numerous single game and career records proves that. Knotts has continued to build her legacy at LSUS as she is now the Director of the Master of Business Administration program, a professor of Marketing and Management and the Associate Dean of Business. Single Game Records: 1st in Points Scored (44 vs. Southern Arkansas, 11/24/1993) 1st in Field Goals Made (19 vs. ETBU, 1/19/1993) 1st in Field Goals Attempted (34 vs. ETBU, 1/19/1993) 1st in Free Throws Made (19 vs. Southern Arkansas, 11/24/1993) 1st in Free Throws Attempted (25 vs. Southern Arkansas, 11/24/1993) Single Season Records: 1st in Scoring Average (27.7 - 1992-93) 1st in Free Throws Made (236 - 1993-94) 1st in Free Throws Attempted (365 – 1993-94) Career Records: 1st in Scoring Average (27.3) 1st in Free Throws Made (328) 1st in Free Throws Attempted (522) ACCOMPLISHMENTS AS A PILOT Career Points Scored (1,148) First Team All-District: 1993 First Team All-Southwest Region: 1994 NAIA All-American: 1993 (Honorable Mention) NAIA Emil S. Liston Award: 1993 |
|
Rocke Musgraves - Baseball (2000-2013) - Class of 2020 When you think LSUS Baseball, you think Rocke Musgraves. Musgraves was at the helm from 2000-2013. Musgraves is the winningest coach in Pilots history with 586 career wins and a .680 winning percentage. His 2012 team posted the greatest season in LSUS history with 54 wins and a 3rd place finish at the NAIA World Series. His Pilots made NAIA National Tournament appearances from 2003-2013 along with three NAIA World Series trips in 2003, 2011 and the aforementioned 2012 appearance. ACCOMPLISHMENTS AS PILOTS HEAD BASEBALL COACH Winningest Coach in LSUS History (586) Career .680 Winning Percentage (586-275) Most Wins in a Single Season (54 - 2012) 3 Avista-NAIA World Series Appearances (2003, 2011, 2012) 11 NAIA National Tournament Appearances (2003-2013) GCAC Regular Season Title (2005) | GCAC Tournament Titles (2006, 2007 2008, 2010) RRAC Regular Season Titles (2011, 2012) | RRAC Tournament Titles (2011, 2012, 2013) GCAC Coach of the Year (2005) RRAC Coach of the Year (2011, 2012, 2013) |
|
Gene Stevens - Baseball (2001-2004) - Class of 2020 The LSUS Baseball record book for pitchers wouldn't exist without Gene Stevens. Stevens owns five individual single season pitching records and six career pitching records. Stevens can be found near the top of many other lists that he doesn't currently sit atop. Stevens was a big part of the Pilots run to the NAIA World Series in 2003, where LSUS finished third. Stevens was selected to the 2003 NAIA World Series All-Tournament Team for his performance at the World Series. SINGLE SEASON RECORDS 1st in Wins (16 - 2003) 1st in Appearances (27 - 2003) 1st in Complete Games (15 - 2003) 1st in Games Started (21 - 2003) 1st in Innings Pitched (147.1 - 2003) CAREER RECORDS 1st in Wins (33) 1st in Appearances (80) 1st in Complete Games (32) 1st in Shutouts (5) 1st in Innings Pitched (408.1) 1st in Strikeouts (326) |
|
Josh Porter - Men's Basketball (2005-2008) - Class of 2020 Josh Porter is one of the most prolific scorers and knock down shooters in the history of LSUS basketball. Porter played from 2005-2008 where he led the Pilots to a collective 84-15 record during his time on the court. With Porter's help, LSUS brought home GCAC regular season titles in 2006 and 2008 along with GCAC tournament championships in 2006, 2007, and 2008. Porter put together his best season in the 2007-2008 campaign when he averaged 22 points and knocked down 106 three-pointers, while leading the Pilots to a 31 win season. Porter ranks 5th all-time in total points scored with 1,430 points. However, one of the most impressive things about Porter was his deterimination to come back from a fractured cervical vertebrae suffered in a game on November 28, 2006. Doctors say that 99% of people with that same injury are paralyzed for life. After a successful surgery, Porter walked out of the hospital a few days later and then returned to the court the following year to lead his team in scoring while ranking in the top five in scoring nationally. Porter was awarded the 2008 U.S. Basketball Writers Association "Most Courageous Award" and the NAIA Pattison Family Champions of Character Award. ACCOMPLISHMENTS AS A PILOT Career Scoring Average (20.1) Career Three-pointers Made (218) Career Points Scored (1,430) GCAC Newcomer of the Year: 2006 GCAC Player of the Year: 2008 First Team All-GCAC: 2006, 2008 Basketball Times Player of the Year: 2008 NAIA All-American: 2008 (First Team), 2006 (Third Team) U.S. Basketball Writers Association "Most Courageous Award" (2008) NAIA Pattison Family Champions of Character Award (2008) 3 NAIA National Tournament Appearances (2005-2008) |
|
Michael McCarthy - Supporter - Class of 2020 Michael McCarthy is the ultimate supporter of LSUS Athletics and one of the unsung heroes of the Pilots. His support both in the stands and behind the scenes has made one of the biggest impacts across all programs. The Pilot family would not be complete without Mike McCarthy and his contributions to the program, and because of that, McCarthy was named the first ever Pilot of the Year in 2018. McCarthy's attitude and love for athletics exemplifies what it means to truly be a Pilot and he takes the time to know every student-athlete who wears an LSUS uniform. Mike is a board member on the LSUS Athletics Crew Club and also serves on the LSUS Foundation Board of Directors. |
|
Chad McDowell - Men's Basketball/Athletic Director (1991-1995 and 2003-2016) - Class of 2019 Career Accomplishments Include (as a player): Accomplishments as Men’s Head Basketball Coach Include: Coach of the Year Recognitions |
|
Andrew Brouillette - Baseball (2008-2011) - Class of 2019 Single Season Accomplishments Include: 1st in Runs Batted-In (100) 1st in Total Bases (187) 1st in Runs-Batted-In (277) 1st in Total Bases (560) 1st in Walks (192) 1st in At-Bats (814) 1st in Hits (328) 1st in Games Played (238) 1st in Doubles (73) Accomplishments as a Pilot Include: |
|
Fredericko Payne - Men's Basketball (2004-2006) - Class of 2019 Single Season Records Include: Career Records Include: Accomplishments as a Pilot Include: |