INDIANA, Pa. – Headlined by the first team ever chosen for induction, Indiana University of Pennsylvania held its annual Athletics Hall of Fame ceremony on Saturday, Sept. 24, at the Kovalchick Convention and Athletic Complex. 
 
The ceremony came two weeks after the death of Frank Cignetti, who not only was IUP's athletics director from 1982 to 1998, but also the school's football coach from 1986 to 2005. Cignetti won 182 games in 20 seasons at IUP, and his 1990 and 1993 teams played in the NCAA Division II championship game. He was inducted into the College Football Hall of Fame in 2013, the same year the football field at Miller Stadium was named in his honor. 
 
"The ceremony was a good way to bring together many of the people who were impacted by Coach Cignetti at IUP," said Todd Garzarelli, IUP's director of athletics. "He was a driving force in leading IUP Athletics to being one of the best in the nation in Division II, and his influence can be felt in every area of our athletics program."  
 
The class consisted of nine former student-athletes, one coach, and one team that represent nine different sport programs and comprise the department's 27th induction class. New to this year's class was the Coach/Administrator and Team categories, with Tony Medvetz and the 1993 football team, respectively, being the first to be inducted. 
 
The IUP Athletic Hall of Fame Class of 2022: 

• Mark Bridge, track and field, 1998-2002  
• Rich Dahlgren, baseball, 1966-1970  
• Nafee Harris, track and field, 2007-2011  
• Erin Holloway, softball, 2007-2011  
• Shawn Kunes, football, 1987-1991 
• Akwasi Owusu-Ansah, football, 2006-2010 
• Kathy (Ewing) Tattiossain, cross country/track and field, 1983-1987 
• Darryl Webb, basketball, 2007-2011  
• Katie Woodruff, swimming, 1991-1995  
• Tony Medvetz, tennis, 1999-2008  
• 1993 Football Team 

 
"Through their successes and contributions, these 10 individuals and one team have brought so much pride to our university, athletic department, and their respective sport programs, and they deserve to be celebrated," Garzarelli said. "This is another excellent class of filled with so much talent and so many accomplishments, and I look forward to welcoming each of them into our Hall of Fame." 
 
The new inductees bring the total to 302 former athletes, coaches and administrators, and teams who have made significant contributions to IUP athletics and have enhanced its image and reputation and are now enshrined in the IUP Athletics Hall of Fame. 
 
Below are more details on the IUP Athletics Hall of Fame Class of 2022. 
 
Mark Bridge  
Track and Field 1998-2002 
2002 national champion in the javelin … Three-time All-American in the javelin (1999, 2000, 2002) … Still holds IUP record in the event at 237-02. 
 
Rich Dahlgren 
Baseball 1966-70 
 Captain of 1969 team … NAIA District 18 and Western PA Collegiate All-Star in 1969 … Drafted by the Atlanta Braves in 30th round of 1969 amateur draft. 
 
Nafee Harris  
Track and Field 2007-11 
Four-time national champion in the long jump (2x indoor, 2x outdoor) … Seven-time All-American … 2010 Atlantic Region and PSAC Outdoor Field Athlete of the Year … PSAC and IUP record holder in the long jump … Ran IUP's second fastest 55m time during 2010s decade. 
 
Erin Holloway 
Softball 2007-11 
First team All-American, Atlantic Region and PSAC Central Pitcher of the Year in 2011 … Led IUP to program's first ever PSAC title and Division II World Series appearance … Graduated as school's all-time leader in every pitching category. 
 
Shawn Kunes 
Football 1987-91 
Three-time All-PSAC West selection on the offensive line … Part of team that reached 1990 Division II national title game and made back-to-back national semifinal appearances … Part of two PSAC title teams (1987 and 1990). 
 
Akwasi Owusu-Ansah 
Football 2006-10 
All-American as both a defensive back and all-purpose back in 2009 … Eight interceptions in 2008 … Seven career punt and kickoff return touchdowns … Selected by Dallas Cowboys in the fourth round of the 2010 NFL Draft … Won Grey Cup with CFL's Toronto Argonauts in 2017. 
 
Kathy (Ewing) Tattiossain  
Cross Country, Track and Field 1983-87 
All-American in the 1500 meters at 1986 NCAA Championships … Still holds IUP record in 1500 meters at 4:28.7 … 1986 PSAC Outdoor Championship Most Valuable Track Athlete … Part of 1985 cross country team that finished third at NCAA Championships. 
 
Darryl Webb  
Basketball 2007-11 
NABC Division II Player of the Year in 2011 … Two-time All-American … Led IUP to 2010 Division II title game, program's first … 2010 Atlantic Region Tournament MVP … Finished career as program's all-time leader in points (1,949), rebounds (1,214) and blocked shots (162). 
 
Katie Woodruff 
Swimming 1991-1995 
12-time All-American … Team captain in 1994-95 … Set IUP records in three individual events, five relays … PSAC Champion, conference record in 200 free relay … Five top-10 finishes in USA Swimming Long Course National Championships. 
  
Coach/Administrator Category  
Tony Medvetz 
Tennis 1999-2008 
Women's tennis coach from 1999-2008 … 2003 ITA East Region Coach of the Year … Led IUP to first ever and three straight NCAA Division II tournament berths (2002-04) … Set then-program record with 18 wins in 2004 … Owner of FastTimes Screen Printing in Indiana. 
 
Team Category  
1993 Football Team 
Earned berth in NCAA Division II title game … Went 13-1 overall, won PSAC West with 6-0 league record … Defeated Ferris State, New Haven, North Dakota in Division II playoffs … Had three All-Americans, 14 combined All- PSAC honorees … Coached by Frank Cignetti.