PHILADELPHIA – Thomas Jefferson University Athletics is proud to announce the Hall of Fame Class of 2026, which will feature four former student-athletes and one team whose accomplishments left a lasting impact on their respective programs. The 24th Hall of Fame class will be officially inducted during a ceremony as part of Homecoming Weekend on September 25, 2026.

The Class of 2026 includes Joseph "Seppi" Hutter '11 | Men's Tennis, Liz Mower '16 Colianni | Women's Lacrosse, Jess Fixl (Kaminski '19) | Women's Basketball, Ryan Press (Presson '01) | Men's Basketball, and the 2011 Rams Women's Soccer Team.

Joseph "Seppi" Hutter '11 | Men's Tennis
One of the most successful players in Rams men's tennis history, Seppi Hutter became the first player of the new millennium to reach 100 career victories, achieving the milestone during the 2010-11 season and ultimately finishing as the program's all-time winningest player with 132 career victories.
A four-year starter, Hutter compiled a remarkable 132-47 overall record, including 67 doubles victories and 65 singles victories. As a senior, he posted an 18-7 doubles record and a 17-5 singles mark while helping the Rams maintain their prominence among the top programs in the region.
Hutter was instrumental in one of the most successful stretches in program history. During his four seasons, the Rams earned four consecutive NCAA Tournament appearances, captured the inaugural CACC Team Championship in 2009, and advanced to three consecutive conference championship matches. He also contributed to the program's first two NCAA Tournament victories, both 5-1 wins over Merrimack College in 2010 and 2011.

Liz Mower '16 Colianni | Women's Lacrosse
Few student-athletes have impacted a program the way Liz Mower Colianni impacted Rams Women's Lacrosse.
A four-year standout, Mower Colianni was named CACC Rookie of the Year in 2013 and CACC Player of the Year in 2016, helping lead the Rams to conference championships in 2014 and 2016. Throughout her career, she consistently ranked among the conference's elite players and helped establish the program as one of the strongest in the region.
Mower Colianni concluded her career with 212 goals, 116 assists, and 328 points, ranking among the top performers in both program and conference history. Her 328 career points stood as the highest total by a Rams player since 1999 and placed her among the top ten scorers in CACC history. During her senior campaign, she posted one of the greatest offensive seasons in school history with 71 goals, 35 assists, and 106 points.
Her dominance extended to the national level as she led NCAA Division II in free-position percentage (.788) and finished among the national leaders in goals, points, and points per game. Mower Colianni earned All-CACC First Team honors four times, was selected to the All-CACC Tournament Team four consecutive years, and was twice named CACC Tournament MVP.

Jess Fixl (Kaminski '19) | Women's Basketball
One of the most complete players in Jefferson Women's Basketball history, Jess Fixl excelled both on the court and in the classroom while helping usher in one of the most successful eras of the program.
A member of three NCAA Tournament teams and two CACC Championship squads, Fixl  finished her career with 1,474 points, 885 rebounds, 437 assists, 227 steals, and 23 blocks, placing her among the program's all-time leaders in virtually every major statistical category.
Her senior season in 2018-19 cemented her place among the program's greatest players. Fixl was named both the CACC Player of the Year and CACC Defensive Player of the Year, becoming one of the few players in conference history to earn both honors in the same season. She averaged 16.7 points, 8.2 rebounds, and 3.8 assists while leading the Rams to a CACC Championship and NCAA Tournament appearance.
Fixl earned All-CACC honors twice, was named CACC Tournament MVP, garnered D2CCA All-East Region First Team recognition, and received multiple academic honors, including Philadelphia Inquirer Academic All-Area Performer of the Year.

Ryan Press (Presson '01) | Men's Basketball
A dynamic point guard and one of the premier playmakers of the Herb Magee era, Ryan Press remains one of the top guards in Rams Basketball history.
Press finished his career with 1,743 points, ranking among the top scorers in program history, while his 592 assists remain one of the highest totals ever recorded by a Rams player. He also produced one of the greatest offensive seasons in school history, scoring 646 points during his senior year while posting two of the top ten single season assist totals ever recorded by the program.
A three-time All-New York Collegiate Athletic Conference selection, Press earned All-NYCAC First Team honors twice and Second Team honors once. He helped lead the Rams to an NYCAC Championship Game appearance and an NCAA Tournament berth in 2001 while earning Daktronics All-Northeast Region First Team recognition to conclude his collegiate career.
Prior to his collegiate success, Press was a standout at Bishop McDevitt, where he became a 1,000-point scorer and one of the top players in Philadelphia Catholic League history.

2011 Rams Women's Soccer Team
The 2011 Rams Women's Soccer Team is being inducted in recognition of one of the most successful and influential seasons in program history.
The Rams finished the season with a 16-3-2 overall record, a mark that remains among the highest win totals ever achieved by the program. Even more impressive was the team's perfect 12-0 conference record, making them the only team in program history to complete a conference season without a loss or tie.
Historically, the 2011 squad stands among the elite teams ever fielded by the program. Their 16 victories remain one of only three seasons in program history with at least 16 wins, and their .809 winning percentage ranks among the best seasons in more than three decades of women's soccer competition.
Beyond the statistics, the 2011 team served as the foundation for the future success of Rams Women's Soccer. The standard of excellence established by that group helped pave the way for later conference championships, NCAA Tournament appearances, and the rise of the program into a consistent regional contender.
Through its record-setting accomplishments, conference dominance, and lasting impact on the trajectory of the program, the 2011 Rams Women's Soccer Team earned its place among the most distinguished teams in Jefferson Athletics history.

2011 Rams Women's Soccer Team Roster:
Denna Allen • Tierney Carabba • Janine Cascio • Jessica Charlemagne • Carla Chmielewski • Melissa Copeland • Rebecca Della Peruta • Kristen Ferguson • Gabrielle Haden • Kelli Kowalewski • Brittany MacDonald • Lauren Mirabelli • Cristina Nasti • Hannah Palese • Lauren Pfister • Chelsea Riedell • Dana Rokoszak • Amanda Schuhl • Trisha Sileo • Jessica Stec • Michaela Van Antwerp • Nicole Van Bourgondien • Erin Walter • Danielle Warfel • Meagan Yates
Head Coach: George Dunbar
Assistant Coaches: Lisa Cancglin, Dave Vaccaro

The members of the Jefferson Athletics Hall of Fame Class of 2026 will be formally inducted on Friday, September 25, at 6:30 p.m. during Homecoming Weekend. The ceremony will recognize their extraordinary achievements and the lasting impact they have made on the proud tradition of Rams Athletics. Congratulations to this outstanding group on a well-deserved induction.