St. Cloud State Athletics Announces 2023 Hall of Fame Class

ST. CLOUD, Minn. – St. Cloud State Athletics is proud to announce its 2023 Hall of Fame Class, as nine individuals and one team will be inducted this upcoming fall. The class will be inducted on homecoming weekend in Fall 2023, with ceremony details to be announced at a future date.

The 2023 class will include the 1986-87 men's basketball team, Kim Corbin Matanich (women's soccer), Matt Cullen (men's hockey), Kathy Davis Ghengdahl (volleyball), Nate Jimerson (men's swim & dive), Jason Kron (men's basketball), Randy Martin (football), Shamus O'Grady (wrestling), Erika Quigley (women's basketball) and Jordan Smith (baseball).

This will mark the 32^nd induction ceremony since the Hall of Fame was announced in 1982. This class will bring the total Hall of Fame membership to 211 individuals and four teams.

SCSU Athletics Hall of Fame Class of 2023

1986-87 Men's Basketball Team

Sandwiched right in the middle of three consecutive conference championships, the 1986-87 men's basketball team was one of the most accomplished teams in SCSU history. With SCSU Hall of Famer Butch Raymond at the helm, the Huskies went 24-7, captured the North Central Conference (NCC) Holiday Tournament title, season championship and the won the program's first-ever North Central region title, advancing to the NCAA Division II Elite Eight. The team was ranked No. 1 in the nation for six consecutive weeks and led the NCAA DII in total attendance at 47,543 fans. Reggie Perkins won his first of two NCC MVP honors and was joined by Barry Wohler on the All-NCC list, while Wohler and Todd Spaulding were named Academic All-NCC. The Huskies set the program record for single season assists with 681, a mark which still stands today, while their 293 steals rank second.

Kim Corbin Matanich, Women's Soccer (1999-00)

A two-time North Central All-Conference selection, Kim Corbin Matanich made her mark on the St. Cloud State Women's Soccer program in her two seasons as a Husky. After stints in D-I soccer, the former Kim Corbin returned home to St. Cloud and had a pair of breakout seasons as a Husky, as she earned NCC Honorable Mention honors in 1999 and NCC First Team honors in 2000. Her senior season (2000) still ranks as one of the best in program history, as she led the NCAA in assists per game (1.1 apg), set in the program record of assists in a season (20) and assists in a game (four) while ranking sixth in season points (30) en route to Second Team All-Region honors from the National Soccer Coaches Association of America (NSCAA). In the career record book, Corbin Matanich still ranks first in assists (23) and ninth in points (41).

Corbin Matanich graduated from the SCSU Herberger Business School and thrived in pharmaceutical sales following her collegiate career and more recently has teamed up with her husband, Pete, to form The Matanich Group, an extension of the Premier Real Estate company in Central Minnesota. She is still an active Husky fan who routinely attends games at Husky Stadium and has established the Kim Corbin Matanich Family Soccer Scholarship, which annually goes to a Husky upperclassman who demonstrates exemplary work ethic and team-first leadership.

Matt Cullen, Men's Hockey (1995-97)

Matt Cullen, a 21-year NHL veteran, three-time Stanley Cup champion who recently had his number retired by the men's hockey program, blossomed into an elite hockey player in his two seasons with St. Cloud State in the mid-90's. The Moorhead, Minn., native spent two seasons with the Huskies (1995-97), earning Western Collegiate Hockey Association (WCHA) Rookie Team honors in 1995-96 and Second Team honors in 1996-97. He led the team in assists and points (12-29-41 in 1995-96 & 15-30-45 in 1996-97) in both seasons in the red and black, and currently ranks 52^nd all-time on the Division-I all-time scoring list with 86 points (27-59-86). His career point total (86) is the most among any Husky who played two seasons. His sophomore campaign (1996-97) still ranks as one of the tops all-time in SCSU history, as his marks of five game-winning goals, three shorthanded goals and 30 assists rank fourth, fifth and ninth, respectively on the all-time single season record list.

Cullen was one of three Huskies to represent the United States at the 2006 Olympics, as he was joined by Bret Hedican and Mark Parrish. At the national level, Cullen was named a six-time National Junior Team or National Team selection (1996, 1998, 1999, 2001, 2003, 2004) and helped the United States capture bronze at the 2004 World Championships. Cullen is one of 21 players in NHL history to play in over 1,500 games, as his 21-year professional career spanned three decades, eight teams and three Stanley Cup championships. Cullen hoisted the Cup with the Carolina Hurricanes in 2006, and with the Pittsburgh Penguins in 2016 and 2017. In 1,516 career games, Cullen registered 266 goals and 465 assists for 731 points. In addition to Carolina (2005-06, 07-10) and Pittsburgh (2015-17, 18-19), Cullen also played with the Mighty Ducks of Anaheim (1997-03), Florida Panthers (2003-04), New York Rangers (2006-07), Ottawa Senators (2010), Minnesota Wild (2010-13) and Nashville Predators (2013-15).

Off the ice, Cullen founded the "Cullen's Children's Foundation", also known as "Cully's Kids", in 2003. The foundation provides financial resources to organizations that support children's healthcare needs with an emphasis in cancer. He remains active in his hometown of Moorhead, and recently purchased the Fargo Force of the USHL in 2020. He returned to the SCSU campus in January 2023, where his number 9 was retired, as he became the second Husky to have his number hang in the rafters at the Herb Brooks National Hockey Center.

Kathy Davis Gjengdahl, Volleyball (1985-88)

Kathy Davis Gjengdahl established herself as one of St. Cloud State Volleyball's most prolific offensive threats over the course of her four-year Huskies career, providing 1860.0 points to establish a program record that has stood 25 years. Appearing in a program-record 176 matches between 1985-88, Davis earned three All-North Central Conference selections while producing 1,495 kills, 875 digs, 258 aces and 185 blocks. In addition to her career points record, Davis also holds the career mark for aces. Following a terrific 1985 freshman season in which she helped guide SCSU to the NCAA Tournament, Davis exploded in an expanded offensive role her sophomore year to provide 568.5 points - an output that still ranks No. 4 in program history - and 443 kills while scoring a Huskies record 97 aces, averaging a whopping 0.71 per set (No. 2 in program history). She took her game to another level as a junior, posting career bests across the board by hitting .311 with 482 kills and 574.0 points - placing her No. 3 in the Huskies' single-season points list. As a senior, Davis led the Huskies to the 1988 NCAA Tournament with an appearance at the Fargo Regional while setting a new career high with a .376 kill percentage. During Davis' four years as a starter, St. Cloud State made two NCAA Tournament appearances and advanced to four North Central Conference Tournament Semifinals while going 114-64 for a .641 winning percentage.

Nate Jimerson, Men's Swim & Dive (2005-09)

Nate Jimerson will enter the St. Cloud State Hall of Fame as one of the most accomplished divers in program history, as he captured three national championships, eight All-America honors and three North Central Conference (NCC) Diver of the Year honors. Jimerson finished in the top-four in both the 1-meter and 3-meter at the NCAA meet in each of the four seasons he dove for the Huskies, culminating with national titles in both events in 2008 and in the 1-meter dive in 2009. For his performances in his junior and senior seasons, Jimerson was named the 2008 and 2009 NCAA Division II Diver of the Year. At the conference level, Jimerson won seven conference titles in both the NCC and Northern Sun Intercollegiate Conference (NSIC) and was named the NCC Diver of the Year three times (2006-08).

Jason Kron, Men's Basketball (1999-03)

One of the all-time great rebounders in SCSU history, Jason Kron earned three all-conference honors and helped lead the Huskies to two NCC Wells Fargo Finals championships from 1999-03. Kron was named the North Central Conference (NCC) Freshman of the Year in 2000 and the Defensive Player of the Year three times (2000, 2002, 2003) while earning all-conference honors in 2003 and honorable mention honors in 2001 and 2002. The Huskies won two conference tournament championships with Kron on the roster, including the 2003 title with Kron as team captain. A member of the Huskies 1,000-point club, Kron still ranks among the program's career top-10 lists, including seventh in rebounds (754), 10^th in free throws made (363) and 10^th in free throw percentage (.823).

In the classroom, Kron earned three Academic All-NCC honors from 2001-03.

Randy Martin, Football (1993-96)

A two-time All-American and two-time Harlon Trophy finalist, football standout Randy Martin enters the SCSU Hall of Fame after a decorated career on the gridiron for the Huskies. Martin was a All-North Central Conference (NCC) First Team selection in three consecutive seasons from 1994-96 and was name the conference's offensive back MVP in 1994 and 1995. He earned All-America recognition in his final two seasons in the black and red, being named to the first team by Football Gazette, Don Hansen and C.M. Frank as well as CoSIDA third team in 1995, and first team by Football Gazette, AP, AFCA and CoSIDA in 1996. He holds nearly every single game rushing record for the Huskies, including most rushing touchdowns (six), most overall touchdowns (seven), most points (42) and most rushing attempts (39). Martin rushed for 200+ yards five times in his career, including a career-best 318 yards against Augustana on Nov. 9, 1996, a mark which ranks second in program history. Among career records, Martin ranks third in rushing yards (4,618 yards), eighth in career all-purpose yards (5,450 yards) and eighth in scoring (218).

Shamus O'Grady, Wrestling (2009-13)

One of only 10 four-time NCAA All-Americans in program history, Shamus O'Grady was a staple in the early years of the St. Cloud State Wrestling dynasty we know today. He helped lead the Huskies to four top-10 NCAA finishes, three consecutive runner-up placements from 2011-13 and captured an individual national championship at 184 pounds in 2013, the 14^th individual national title in program history. O'Grady earned top-eight national finishes in each season as a Husky, placing sixth in 2010, fourth in 2011 and fourth in 2012 at 174 pounds before jumping up a weight class to 184 pounds and finishing as national champion in 2013. His senior campaign was one of the best single season performances in program history, as he posted a 21-0 dual record, which is the most dual wins in a single season and one of just four undefeated dual records in program history. His 40 wins overall in 2013 are also a program record, as he was named the 2013 Northern Sun Intercollegiate Conference (NSIC) Wrestler of the Year and 2013 NCAA Super Region 3 Most Outstanding Wrestler. O'Grady also earned four All-NSIC honors form 2010-13 and won two NCAA Super Region 3 championships (2011, 2013).

Erika Quigley, Women's Basketball (2003-07)

Erika Quigley earned three All-America honors and was named the 2007 National Player of the Year by multiple outlets en route to becoming St. Cloud State's all-time leading scorer from 2003-07. She led the Huskies to back-to-back NCAA Division II Central Region championships (2005-06) and a national semifinal appearance in 2006, the longest national run in program history. She was named a four-time All-North Central Conference (NCC) selection (2004-07), the 2004 NCC Freshman of the Year, the 2007 NCC MVP and was a two-time North Central Regional Player of the Year (2006-07). On the national stage, Quigley was a three-time All-American, earning First Year honors in 2003-04 and WBCA Kodak All-America honors in 2005-06 and 2006-07. In her senior campaign, Quigley averaged 24.5 points and 11.6 rebounds per game while tallying 76 blocks to earn NCAA Division II National Player of the Year honors by the WBCA, Daktronics and Women's DII Bulletin.

In addition to being SCSU's all-time leading scorer (2,570 points), Quigley owns numerous program career records, including scoring average (22.2 ppg), total rebounds (1,341), field goals (1,042) and blocked shots (300). She also ranks third in free throws made and field goal percentage (.536). She scored 30+ points in a game seven times, and holds the No. 1 (756, 2005-06), No. 2 (748, 2004-05) and No. 4 (685, 2006-07) spots on the single season scoring list, as well as the No. 1 (430, 2005-06) and No. 2 (400, 2004-05) spots on the single season rebound list.

Jordan Smith, Baseball (2010-11)

Two-time All-American and 2011 Northern Sun Intercollegiate Conference Player of the Year Jordan Smith had an elite two-year stretch for St. Cloud State Baseball which resulted in the highest MLB draft pick in program history. The 2010 NSIC Freshman of the Year burst onto the scene in his freshman campaign, producing arguably the greatest single season by a Husky ever in 2010, slashing .457/.521/.829 for a 1.349 OPS with 71 runs scored, 23 doubles, five triples, 15 home runs, 78 RBI and 17 stolen bases. His .457 average, 96 hits and 78 RBI still rank as the top single season marks in SCSU history. He followed up that season by earning 2011 NSIC and Central Region Player of the Year honors. Smith earned back-to-back All-America honors in his two seasons with the Huskies, earning ABCA third team and Daktronics honorable mention honors in 2010, and ABCA second team, Daktronics second team and NCBWA third team honors in 2011.

In 112 career games with SCSU slashed .420/.480/.722 for a 1.202 OPS with 45 doubles, seven triples and 22 home runs while driving in 135. Following the 2011 season, Smith was drafted by the Cleveland Indians in the ninth round (278^th overall pick), becoming the highest-ever draft pick in program history. He played 778 games over seven Minor League seasons, reaching as high as AAA in 2016-17 before joining the Cleveland Guardians' minor league coaching staff, where he is currently the bench coach for the Lake County Captains (High-A).

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