RIT Athletics Announces 2025 Hall of Fame Induction Class

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The Rochester Institute of Technology Athletics department has announced the 2025 RIT Sports Hall of Fame induction class, featuring six notable inductees from various sports. The class includes Matt Garbowsky '15 (men's hockey), Leslie Havens '14 (women's basketball), Matt Hossack '18 (men's lacrosse), Woody Hudson '81 (men's basketball), Wayne Wilson (men's hockey coach), and the 1984 Men's Soccer Team.

Key Takeaways:

  • Matt Garbowsky '15 is a standout inductee, having been inducted into the Atlantic Hockey Hall of Honor in November 2022. He holds the record for the most points in a single season and became the first player in Atlantic Hockey history to win both the scoring championship and Best Defensive Forward Award in the same year.
  • Leslie Havens '14 was a four-time Liberty League honoree, including Rookie of the Year in 2010, and finished her career second on the program's all-time scoring list with 1,303 points.
  • Matt Hossack '18 is a decorated long-stick midfielder who earned numerous accolades, including two-time Liberty League Defensive Player of the Year and USILA Long Stick Middie of the Year.
  • Woody Hudson '81 was a dominant force on the basketball court, blocking 138 shots in 73 games and holding the single-game record with 11 blocks against Alfred.
  • Wayne Wilson, the winningest coach in RIT men's hockey history, compiled a 471-337-82 record over 26 seasons, ranking 33rd all-time in NCAA men's hockey victories.
  • The 1984 Men's Soccer Team posted a record-setting 19-1-1 overall mark, advancing to the NCAA Division III semifinals and breaking several team records.

Statistics:

  • Matt Garbowsky '15 recorded 114 points on 48 goals and 66 assists in 128 games at RIT.
  • Leslie Havens '14 earned four Liberty League honors and appeared in all 100 games over her four seasons.
  • Matt Hossack '18 earned 369 career ground balls, second in program history, and 139 caused turnovers, ranking fifth in program history.
  • Woody Hudson '81 blocked 138 shots in 73 games and holds the single-game record with 11 blocks against Alfred.
  • Wayne Wilson, as RIT men's hockey coach, recorded a 471-337-82 record over 26 seasons.
  • The 1984 Men's Soccer Team broke several team records, including most wins (19), most consecutive wins (18), and best win-loss record (19-1-1).

Sources:

  • RIT Athletics news release, Jackie Nicholson, Executive Director of Intercollegiate Athletics
  • RIT Sports Hall of Fame 2025 induction class information
  • Various RIT Athletics news releases and articles