2010 Hall of Fame Inductees
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2010 HOF Class

Stacey Gordon
Women's Volleyball 2001-04

A four-time All-American, Stacey Gordon was named 2004 AVCA Co-National Player of the year and 2004 ASICS/Volleyball Player of the Year. She still holds Ohio State career records for kills, kills per game, digs, points and points per game. The 16-time Big Ten Player of the Week is the Big Ten's all-time leader and ranks third in NCAA history with 2,978 kills and 7.08 kills per game. Gordon, a four-time All-Big Ten honoree, was the 2001 AVCA National Freshman of the Year and Big Ten Freshman of the Year and Big Ten Player of the Year in 2002 and 2004. She was named Ohio State Female Athlete of the Year in 2002 and 2005. Gordon also did an excellent job in the classroom as she was a four-time Ohio State Scholar-Athlete, five-time Dean's List student and was named Academic All-Big Ten three times. Professionally, Gordon has played six seasons of volleyball in Turkey, Spain and Puerto Rico and has made three all-star teams in those six seasons. She was also a member of the Canadian National Team from 2004-2008.
 
"Being recognized in the company of great athletes who have come from The Ohio State University is definitely an honor. I don't know if it's a reminder of how old I actually am - or that I can be reminded of all the achievements during my time in the program. I am grateful to have played with such amazing teammates, coaches, and in front of the best fans for four wonderful years. The memories I have at Ohio State are with me every day and this honor makes me even more proud to be a Buckeye. I look forward to coming back on campus in September." 
 
Regina Oliver
Women's Lacrosse 2002-05

Regina Oliver, a two-time All-American, ended her Ohio State career as one of the most decorated players in the women's lacrosse program's history. As a standout midfielder, Oliver concluded her career in 2004 with the career caused turnover record (201) and owns the Top 4 spots in the single-season totals from each of her four seasons. In addition to All-America honors from each major publication, she was a finalist for the 2004 Tewaaraton Trophy, as well as the 2003 American Lacrosse Conference Player of the Year after earning Rookie of the Year honors in 2002. It is without surprise the most successful years of Buckeye lacrosse coincide with Oliver's career. As a sophomore, she helped lead the Buckeyes to a 12-11 victory over the then-eight time defending national champion Maryland March 31, 2002 in College Park, a win which stands among the program's biggest and factored into its first appearance in the NCAA tournament. During that postseason run, Oliver took part in the Buckeyes' first NCAA tournament advancement after upsetting fourth-ranked Duke, 10-7, May 8, 2003 in Durham, N.C. Oliver is a member of the US National Team, helping the squad to the 2009 World Cup Championship and earning All-World Team honors in the process. She also has been the assistant coach of the Duquesne women's lacrosse team for the past four seasons.

"I was honestly in complete shock when I found out I had been selected for the Hall of Fame. It will always be a special moment because I found out from [Hall of Famer] Megan Mirick, who was a senior when I was a freshman and is someone I always looked up to and respected so much as a teammate and as a coach. I am grateful to her for the nomination. I am also extremely grateful for having a loving family who has supported me throughout my life as a Buckeye and continues to support me. I am so blessed and excited to become part of this distinct group and humbled to know that people think so highly of me and my accomplishments."


Shandelier Boyd Pleasant
Track & Field 1994-97

Shandelier Boyd Pleasant, a seven-time Big Ten champion and four-time All-American, set school records in the 100-meter hurdles (12.98) and triple jump (13.21 meters) her senior season. Boyd-Pleasant was a Big Ten champion in the triple jump, long jump, 55-meter hurdles and 100-meter hurdles and was named All-American three times in the triple jump and once in the 100-meter hurdles. The four-time All-Big Ten selection participated in the triple jump at the 1996 Olympic Trials and the 100-meter hurdles at the 1997 USATF Outdoor Nationals. Boyd-Pleasant ranked fourth nationally in the 100-meter hurdles and set the ninth-best U.S. record time in the event in 1997. The 1997 winner of the Alex Shumate Award for outstanding student leadership with the "Majority of One" minority student-athlete program, Boyd-Pleasant ran professionally for a year before beginning a career at Humana Healthcare in Louisville, Ky., where she has worked for the last 11 years.

"I must first give honor where honor is due and that goes to God for the ability and opportunity afforded me.  With great respect for those who guided me along this journey, I would not have had the privilege to be mentioned among the highly distinguished Hall of Famers of this prestigious University.  Hopefully my journey has and will continue to motivate and inspire others to excel, whether on or off the track.  Being part of a great heritage and tradition is what being a Lady Buckeye is all about. I am truly humbled." 

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