The SUNY Brockport athletic department welcomed six individuals into its athletics hall of fame as part of the universities Alumni Awards and Hall of Fame Ceremony in the ballroom at the Seymour Student Union on Friday. The ceremony and dinner were a part of the universities Homecoming & Family Weekend. Over 100 people were in attendance to celebrate and enshrine Brockport's latest inductees into the athletic hall of fame. 

The ceremony, hosted by Vice President for Advancement & Communications Mike Andriatch, included welcome remarks from Brockport President Dr. Heidi Macpherson, a buffet dinner, remarks from Athletic Director Erick Hart and Director of Alumni Engagement Betsy Standish as well as the recognition of hall of fame inductees and alumni award winners. 

The 2025 induction class included:

• Steve Abgarian '11 – Men's Soccer
• Alyssa (Fitchette) Sidmore '11 – Volleyball
• Colleen Hathaway '15 – Women's Lacrosse
• Chase Nieuwendyk '16 – Men's Hockey
• Nick Smith '16 – Men's Lacrosse
• Meghann Kilgallon '18 – Women's Swimming & Diving
   

Steve Abgarian '11 – Men's Soccer
In 2009, Steve Abgarian became Brockport's first men's soccer All-American since 1974 after leading the Golden Eagles to a 10-6-4 record. He paced the team with 12 goals and four assists for 28 points, including four game-winning goals. Abgarian led Brockport to a SUNYAC Tournament championship, defeating Plattsburgh in a penalty shootout, and into the second round of the NCAA Tournament. He also earned SUNYAC All-Conference First Team and United Soccer Coaches Association First Team All-Region honors.



 
Alyssa (Fitchette) Sidmore '11 – Volleyball
A dominant middle blocker during her career, Alyssa Sidmore was a two-time AVCA Division III All-American and a two-time AVCA First Team New York All-Region selection. In 2009, she led the team with 462 kills and 105 blocks, guiding the Golden Eagles to a 19-18 record, a second-place finish in the SUNYAC West Division, and a trip to the conference semifinals. That season, she was named SUNYAC West Division Player of the Year, while also earning All-Conference and All-Tournament recognition.


 
Colleen Hathaway '15 – Women's Lacrosse
Between 2012 and 2015, Colleen Hathaway appeared in 66 career games, recording 102 caused turnovers and helping Brockport to a 42-25 overall record. A four-time SUNYAC All-Conference honoree and two-time All-Region selection, Hathaway capped her career in 2015 by earning SUNYAC Defensive Player of the Year honors, Second Team All-America recognition, and leading the team to the SUNYAC semifinals. She was also selected to the SUNYAC All-Decade Team.


 
Chase Nieuwendyk '16 – Men's Hockey
The only two-time All-American in program history, Chase Nieuwendyk earned Second Team honors in 2016 and Third Team honors in 2015. A two-time SUNYAC All-Conference First Team selection and D3hockey.com All-Region honoree, Nieuwendyk ranks tied for eighth in career goals at Brockport (45) and also tallied 56 assists in 92 games. In his senior season, he became just the fifth player in program history to lead the team in goals, assists, and points in a single year, ranking seventh nationally in scoring at 1.42 points per game. He reached the 100-point milestone in his final collegiate weekend before playing three professional seasons in the SPHL and ECHL.


 
Nick Smith '16 – Men's Lacrosse
After transferring from Mercyhurst, Nick Smith made an immediate impact on Brockport's defense. A USILA All-American, two-time First Team All-SUNYAC selection, and inaugural DIII IMLCA First Team honoree, Smith also competed in the USILA North-South Senior All-Star Game. In 2016, he helped lead Brockport to its best record in program history (12-4) and its first home-field SUNYAC Tournament game, advancing to the championship. Known for shutting down opponents' top attackmen and contributing in all phases of the game, Smith earned a spot on the SUNYAC All-Decade Team (2010–2020).


 
Meghann Kilgallon '18 – Women's Swimming & Diving
A three-time All-American on both the 1-meter and 3-meter boards at the NCAA Championships, Meghann Kilgallon broke two school records during her career. In 2017, she set the 1-meter record with a score of 476.9, and in 2018, she set the 3-meter mark with 483.5 points. That same year, she earned SUNYAC All-Conference First Team honors in both diving events.

*Diving Coach Scott Horsington Accepted the award on Meghann's behalf.