PHILADELPHIA – Thomas Jefferson University will induct five new members into the Jefferson Athletics Hall of Fame in 2023. The 22
nd induction class will be enshrined in an on-campus ceremony on Friday, April 28
th.
The Class of 2023 includes:
MARY WILSON (COSTELLO) – WOMEN'S ROWING – 2010-14
A four-year member of the Rams' Varsity Eight, Wilson is the only three-time All-American in program history, earning First Team honors in 2012, 2013, and 2014. She was also a three-time CRCA National Scholar-Athlete and a member of the 2013 PhillySIDA Academic All-Area Team. Wilson helped the Rams earn a bronze medal in the Varsity Four (Div. II/III) event at the 2012 Dad Vail Regatta, rowing in the third seat. It was the first medal won by a Jefferson varsity boat at the Dad Vail. Wilson still holds Jefferson's 2K and 5K erg records.
ALISHA WAX (FERGUSON) – WOMEN'S BASKETBALL – 2002-07
A 2006-07 All-CACC First Team selection, Wax is the single-season record holder in rebounds with 409 during her senior campaign, which was second in all of Division II that year. Her 1,114 career boards ranks third in program history as does her 9.4 rebounding average. Wax also tallied 1,202 points and is one of just five players to have registered 1,000 points and 1,000 rebounds in a Rams' uniform. A member of the 2007 CACC All-Tournament Team, Wax helped the Rams reach the 2007 CACC title game. During her career, the squad posted a 104-50 record (.675 winning percentage), r recording over 20 victories in each season.
MALCOLM INGRAM – MEN'S BASKETBALL – 2006-10
A three-time First Team All-CACC honoree, Ingram ranks 10
th on the Rams' all-time scoring list with 1,768 points. During the 2007-08 campaign, he was selected to the NABC All-District and D2CCA All- Region Second Teams. Ingram was a member of three CACC All-Tournament Teams and helped the Rams to back-to-back CACC titles in 2008 and 2009. The squad advanced to the NCAA Tournament each year during his career, including earning a spot in the region final in 2010. Ingram excelled in the classroom as well, being named to the CACC All-Academic Team three years in a row as well as to the 2008-09 PhillySIDA Academic All-Area Team. In addition, he traveled to Argentina as a Fulbright Scholar.
ROBERT "BOB" SMITH – BASEBALL – 1973-75
Smith was the first Ram in program history to be selected in the Major League Baseball Draft. In his junior season in 1975, he led the squad in RBI and tied for the lead in hits while posting a .375 batting average. Smith's success drew the interest of the New York Yankees, who chose Smith in the 18
th round of the 1975 draft. Smith turned pro and played 54 games of Single-A ball before a knee injury cut his career short. He was ranked as one of the Yankees' Top 10 prospects before his injury. Since his playing days, Smith has continued to support the University via council service and financial contributions.
JULIE SORIERO – WOMEN'S BASKETBALL/ADMINISTRATION – 1982-89
Soriero was the head coach of the Rams' women's basketball team from 1982-89 and also served as the Coordinator for Women's Athletics at the University. During her tenure, she led the Rams to a 122-73 record (.626 winning percentage) and the first two NCAA Tournament appearances in program history. During the 1985-86 campaign, Soriero guided her squad to a 24-6 record and a trip to the national semifinals. The season remains the Rams' only regional championship and the furthest they have advanced in the national tournament. The Rams won the 1989 Mideast Collegiate Conference title. Jefferson Athletics Hall of Famer Vincene Morris was a two-time All-American under Soriero's tutelage.
The Jefferson Athletics Hall of Fame was established in 1983 and honors and perpetuates the memory of those individuals, who either through participation or support, have made outstanding contributions to the University's athletics programs.
The Class of 2023 brings the total number of inductees to 92 (87 individuals, five teams).
Tickets for the 2023 induction ceremony are now available here.
