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The 2024 UT Tyler Hall of Fame class will include former tennis, softball, soccer and track & field stars.

The third Hall of Fame class includes: Beth Launius (women’s tennis), Lindsey Peters (softball), Whitney Simmons (women’s track and field), Chestley Strother (women’s soccer) and the 2003 men’s soccer team.

“We our very excited to announce our 2024 Hall of Fame class,” UT Tyler Interim Director of Athletics Chris Bizot said. “These four individuals and this team laid the foundation for UT Tyler Athletics. We are so proud of their accomplishments and can’t wait to honor them this fall.”

The group will be formally inducted on Hall of Fame Weekend that is scheduled for Oct. 18-19.

Those planning to attend or would like to inquire about ticket pricing are asked to please RSVP with Mychele Hughes at mhughes@uttyler.edu.

Hall of Fame Weekend begins on Friday, Oct. 18 as the Patriots’ volleyball team meets Eastern New Mexico at 6 p.m. at the Louise Herrington Patriot Center.

The induction ceremony and brunch is scheduled for 9:30 a.m. on Saturday, Oct. 19 at the UT Tyler Alumni House.

The ceremony is followed by the volleyball match vs. West Texas A&M at 2 p.m.

The match is followed by a soccer doubleheader at the Citizens 1st Bank-Perkins Soccer Complex — Patriot women vs. Oklahoma Christian at 3 p.m., and the Patriot men vs. Eastern New Mexico at 5:30 p.m.

Athetes sent for induction:

Beth Launius

Women’s Tennis (2005-09)

From La Grange

2009 ITA Doubles All-America

Three-time American Southwest Conference East Player of the Year

2009 American Southwest Conference East Sportsmanship Athlete of the Year

Four-time All-American Southwest Conference selection

2006 American Southwest Conference Freshman of the Year

Lindsey Peters

Softball (2005-08)

From Shreveport, La. (Huntington HS)

Two-time NFCA All-West Region selection

2008 American Southwest Conference East Player of the Year

Ranked within the Top 10 in 10 all-time UT Tyler softball offensive records

Four-time All-American Southwest Conference selection

NFCA National Player of the Week honoree

Whitney Simmons

Women’s Track & Field (2013-17)

From White Oak

Three-time NCAA Division III national champion

Seven-time NCAA All-America

NCAA Division III hammer throw national record (64.03 meters)

Four-Time American Southwest Conference hammer throw champion

Three-time USTFCCCA West Region Field Athlete of the Year

Chestley Strother

Women’s Soccer (2012-16)

From Whitehouse

2015 NSCAA All-America

Three-time NSCAA All-West Region honoree

UT Tyler Women’s Soccer career record holder in points and assists

2015 ASC Midfielder of the Year

Four-time All-American Southwest Conference selection

2003 Men’s Soccer Team

2003 USCAA national champions

19-1 overall record, most single season wins in program history

ASC East Division Champions (14-0)

Featured three All-Americans (Daniel Browning, first team, Taylor Casillas (honorable mention), Ryan Hatcher (honorable mention)

ASC Offensive (Daniel Browning) and Defensive (Apollo Turnbow) Players of the Year

All-ASC First Team Daniel Browning, Ryan Hatcher, Apollo Turnbow

ASC Coach of the Year Kenny Jones

Academic All-ASC Josh Wilson