ROHNERT PARK -- The Sonoma State University Department of Intercollegiate Athletics is pleased to introduce the 2016 induction class of the SSU Athletics Hall of Fame.  Bruce McKee, Ethan Miller-Bazemore, Matt Means, Ramon Solomon, Carolyn Wellman, and the 1990 Men's Cross Country Team will be honored for their athletic excellence and contributions to the history of Sonoma State University athletics.  This year's ceremony will be held in the Student Center at Sonoma State University on Saturday, October 15, 2016.

One of the most decorated student-athletes from the early days of Sonoma State Athletics, Bruce McKee (1964-66) holds the prestigious title of first All-American in school history.  He earned the honor after finishing in 5th place in the javelin at the 1966 NCAA Championship in Chicago.  Just before that performance, McKee won the NCAA west regional to earn a trip to the national meet.  He returned to the finals again in 1967, finishing 12th.  In addition to his track & field exploits, McKee participated on the 1965-66 basketball team as well.

Among the most prolific goal scorers in Sonoma State men's soccer history, Ethan Miller-Bazemore (1993-96) scored 34 goals over a tremendous career with the Cossacks.  During his senior year of 1996, he led the west region in scoring with 21 goals, still the second-best total in SSU history.  Despite playing only three years at SSU, Miller-Bazemore ranks 5th on the school's all-time goals list and his list of accolades include the 1996 NCAC Player of the Year Award and the 1996-97 SSU Male Student-Athlete of the Year Award.

A four-year performer for the Sonoma State baseball team, Matt Means (2004-05, 07-08) is best remembered for a spectacular senior season that saw him lead the Seawolves to their first College World Series as ace of the pitching staff.  During that 2008 run, Means went 10-2 with a 1.85 ERA and 93 strikeouts, the second-highest single-season total in history.  For his career, Means ranks 2nd all-time in appearances (58), 7th in wins (15), and 6th in strikeouts (159).  Following his senior season, he was drafted by the San Diego Padres.

Perhaps the most dominant single player in SSU basketball history, Ramon Solomon enjoyed a tremendous two-year career from 1968-1970.  A testament to his scoring prowess: Despite playing only two seasons, he still ranks 6th all-time in scoring.  The Far West Conference's leading scorer and rebounder in both of his seasons, Solomon put up numbers rarely seen in college basketball, averaging 25.3 points per game as a senior.  Solomon's fine career was capped with consecutive All-Far West Conference honors in both 1969 and 1970.

Statistically speaking, the finest goalkeeper in a long line of Sonoma State women's soccer stars, Carolyn Wellman played four seasons for the Cossacks from 1990 to 1993.  Though she didn't see much time as a freshman on the 1990 national champion team, Wellman grew into the starting role, leading SSU to unprecedented success.  A First Team All-American as a senior in 1993, Wellman is the school's record holder in career shutouts (28) and goals against average (0.45).

Though their sport is no longer sponsored at Sonoma State, the exploits of the 1990 Men's Cross Country Team are still talked about.  The first, and only, men's cross country team to compete in the NCAA Championship, the Cossacks were ranked as high as No. 9 in the nation and finished 11th at the national meet.  Led by a trio of All-Americans in Mike Stone, Scott Pierce, and Phil Cox, the SSU harriers memorably finished 1-2-3 at the 1990 NCAC Championship.

The induction ceremony will be held on Saturday, October 15th at the Student Center on the Sonoma State University campus.  A no-host reception will start at 5:30 p.m. with dinner to follow at 6:30 p.m. and the program starting at approximately 7:30 p.m.

Tickets cost $75, but until October 3rd, a special early bird price of $65 is being offered, so don't wait!

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