VESTAL, N.Y. - Binghamton University Athletics held its annual Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony on Saturday following the men's basketball game and more than 150 guests celebrated the Induction Classes of 2020 and 2021.

The 25th Annual Ceremony featured a total of six individuals and two teams that will join the more than 100 current members. The 2020 class comprises wrestler Dave Berry '74, soccer coach Hristos Dimitriou, soccer player Meghan Taylor '06 and the 1961-62 men's basketball team. Their accomplishments can be found here.

The Class of 2021 comprises wrestler Justin Lister '12, softball player Jami Pier '00, cross country/track runner Erik van Ingen '12 and the 1995 softball team. Their accomplishments can be found here. 

"Welcome back ... we knew you would get here," University President Harvey Stenger said in his welcome to the inductees. "You were all champions in some way and your performances and dedication helped make us great. Congratulations to all the inductees and their families."

"You symbolize what our current student-athletes should strive for ... excellence in their sport," Director of Athletics Dennis Kalina said in his remarks. "The consistent attributes you each share are passion and leadership. I want our student-athletes to be inspired by what you have achieved."

Longtime Voice of Binghamton Athletics Roger Neel served as Master of Ceremonies and the evening featured numerous poignant remarks and emotion from the inductees, whose accomplishments spanned six decades. 

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The Hall of Fame was established in 1996 to honor individuals and teams that have distinguished themselves and brought honor and excellence to Binghamton University athletics. Names of worthy candidates for nomination, along with supporting material, can be emailed to committee chair John Hartrick at hartrick@binghamton.edu.