Athletics Hall of Fame

WHITNEY COMPTON ’11

Whitney Compton was a two-sport athlete at UPIKE, playing both basketball and softball. On the hardwood, she averaged 9.3 points and 5.6 rebounds per game across her career, improving year after year. However, Compton’s presence was most felt in the pitcher’s circle where she held a 2.67 ERA with 295 strikeouts. She exemplified the definition of a skilled student-athlete, studying three different majors and excelling in two sports.

“Along the way, I had wonderful professors who taught me a tremendous amount. However, I truly believe my education and experience is defined by what I learned outside of class and the people I met during my time on the hill.”

TYRONE DUNN ’78

Tyrone Dunn was a member of the Bears men’s basketball team from 1974 to 1978. Across his sophomore and junior years, Dunn strung together back-to-back 500-point seasons. He was a four-time all-conference player and was Conference Player of the Year as a sophomore, the youngest to ever receive the honor. In addition, Dunn was a two-time NAIA All-American.

“He [God] put me here to do what I do best. I learned a lot at Pikeville. Working with kids is what I do and what I’ve done for over 40 years. That’s a blessing to me. The ability is second. The talent I had is second to what I did afterwards.”

TERRY HAWKINS ’78

Terry Hawkins was a member of the Bears men’s basketball team from 1974 to 1978. Often regarded as one of the best sixth men in UPIKE history, Hawkins was a force off the bench and carried the stats of a starter. Hawkins hit the game-winning shot in the 1975 KIAC Conference Championship, which started a string of three consecutive conference titles.

TREVOR HOSKINS ’13

Trevor Hoskins was the starting quarterback for the Bears from 2010 to 2012. After transferring from Eastern Kentucky University, he re-wrote the entire UPIKE record book. Every passing record still stands, including career passing yards (7,481), career touchdowns (62) and most career completions (553). Hoskins graduated from UPIKE in 2013 with a communication degree.

“I take pride in waking up every day and coming to coach these [UPIKE] student-athletes and making sure they get to have the same experience that I had as a player here. This isn’t just a university, it’s not just a city, it truly is a family built on great people and I try every day to make sure that our student-athletes are getting that same experience.”

HILLARY MUSSMAN ’09

Hillary Mussman was the libero on the UPIKE volleyball team from 2005 to 2008, and was a two-time all Mid- South Conference honorable mention member. She was also a member of the 2008 NAIA Scholar-Athlete team. Across her career, Mussman tallied more than 2,000 digs, which set the school record at the time.

KIM YIOULOS GEERING ’12

Kim Yioulos Geering was a member of the UPIKE women’s bowling team from 2009 to 2012, and was a member of the 2012 national championship team. Geering was a two-time NAIA Bowler of the Year, a three-time NCBCA All-American and runner-up for National Bowler of the Year. She won three individual titles in her senior season and was the only NAIA bowler to do so.

“While it’s an incredible honor to be inducted into the hall of fame as an individual, nothing can compare to the pride that I have to be part of a team that was able to bring home an NAIA championship to Pikeville. I will always be a proud UPIKE Bear.”

2011 MEN’S BASKETBALL TEAM

Arguably the most famous team in UPIKE history, the 2011 men’s basketball team became the second program in university history to win an NAIA National Championship. The Bears went 30-7 and 13-5 in the Mid-South Conference before storming through the tournament. Led by Vance Cooksey and Quincy Hankins-Cole, the Bears had a Cinderella story, advancing through the bracket as an unseeded team, defeating the ninth, eighth, first, fifth and third seeds to win the title. UPIKE clinched the title by winning an 83-76 overtime thriller against Mountain State.

2012 WOMEN’S BOWLING TEAM

The 2012 women’s bowling team made history winning the powerhouse program’s first NAIA Championship. Led by two-time NAIA Bowler of the Year Kim Yioulos and NAIA First-Team All-American Brandy Hensley, UPIKE opened the season as number one in the Coaches Poll and cruised through the season, earning the number three seed in the NAIA tournament. At the tournament, UPIKE defeated Webber International, a team to which they had previously lost, twice to claim the title. The Bears also finished seventh in the USBC Intercollegiate Team Championships later that season.

Inductees were honored at the Athletics Hall of Fame Ceremony during UPIKE's Homecoming Week. Honorary inductees John "Gary" Buck and the Appalachian News-Express were also recognized.