Jan. 11, 2007

Former Wright State University student-athletes Brian Bailey (baseball) and Keion Brooks (basketball) as well as former swimming & diving coach Matt Liddy will be inducted into Al and Mary Schwarz Athletic Hall of Fame during ceremonies February 10.

Bailey, who starred for the Raiders from 1985-88, helped the team to a 145-84-2 record. The 1987 squad advanced to the NCAA Division II title game. The Springboro, Ohio native was named a third-team All American in 1987 as well as to the All District Team. His 214 career runs scored still ranks first while his 263 hits is second overall. In 1987, he stole 35 bases which is still a school record.

Brooks, a 6-1 guard from Fort Wayne, Indiana, played for the Raiders from 1995-99 and ranks second on all-time in scoring with 1766 points. A Newcomer Team selection in 1996, Brooks was named first-team in 1997 and 1999 and second-team in 1998. He led the Raiders in scoring three years and rebounding once.

Liddy, swimming & diving head coach from 1989-2005, received 11 conference Coach of the Year honors as well as five departmental Coach of the Year awards. Over his years, he coached 242 individual or relay champions and his teams excelled in the classroom as well, receiving the CSCAA Academic Honor Roll recognition on a regular basis. His years were highlighted with 16 team championships and 238 dual meet wins as well as representation in the 1993, 1994, 1995 and 1999 NCAA Division I Championships.

The inductions will take place Feb. 10 in the Nutter Center's Berry Room at 4 pm. For tickets and more information, contact the Athletic Department at 937-775-2771. The induction class will be introduced during the men's basketball game that evening as the Raiders take on Horizon League foe Butler at 7 pm.