CEDAR FALLS -- Several of the most accomplished student-athletes in University of Northern Iowa history headline the 2016 UNI Athletics Hall of Fame class announced Friday.
Former men's basketball star Ben Jacobson (not to be confused with the current men's basketball head coach by the same name), football standout Ray Pedersen, wrestling record-setter Rich Powers, volleyball stars Kim Kester Tierney and Ellie Blankenship Regan and the 1982 Panther softball team will join the Hall, along with Sandy Stevens.
Jacobson was an all-Missouri Valley Conference player who led UNI to the 2003-04 MVC Tournament title and three straight NCAA Tournament appearances.