TicketsCINCINNATI – From championship quarterbacks and lockdown defenders to record-setting women’s stars and one of the winningest coaches in Bearcats history, the 2025 James P. Kelly Athletics Hall of Fame Class celebrates six icons who defined excellence across multiple eras and sports.
The class features Tony Pike (football, 2004–09) and Mike Mickens (football, 2005–08), who took UC football to new heights, including its first-ever New Years Six bowl; longtime women’s soccer head coach Meridy Glenn (1984–2007), who built a program with 255 wins and six NCAA Tournament appearances; UC women’s basketball’s all-time assists leader KB Sharp (1999–2003); three-time volleyball All-American Jessie Nevitt (2005–08); and Tom Marvaso (football, 1973–75), one of the program’s greatest defensive backs and return specialists.
The 2025 Hall of Fame Class will be formally inducted during Homecoming Weekend on Friday, Oct. 24, at Fifth Third Arena and recognized during the Bearcats’ football game vs. Baylor on Saturday, Oct. 25, at Historic Nippert Stadium. Doors open at 7 p.m. for the Friday ceremony, which is free to the public.
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“This Hall of Fame class represents the very best of Bearcats athletics,” Director of Athletics John Cunningham said. “Tony Pike and Mike Mickens changed the trajectory of our football program and showed the country that Cincinnati could compete at the highest level. Meridy Glenn built a legacy in women’s soccer that still resonates today, while KB Sharp and Jessie Nevitt are among the greatest to ever step on our basketball and volleyball courts. And Tom Marvaso remains one of the most dynamic players in UC football history. Together, this group embodies what it means to be a Bearcat for life — talented, driven and forever connected to this university.”
2025 Inductees at a Glance
Meridy Glenn – Women’s Soccer Head Coach (1984–2007)
- 255 career wins — among the most in NCAA women’s soccer history at retirement.
- Six NCAA Tournament appearances, including a 2001 Sweet 16 run.
- Three regular-season and five tournament conference championships.
- 2001 Conference USA Coach of the Year and first female D-I coach to reach 200 career wins.
- Coached five All-Americans and 42 all-conference honorees.
Tom Marvaso – Football (1973–75)
- UC Ring of Honor inductee and Sporting News First Team All-American (1975).
- One of UC’s top five all-time punt returners.
- 1974 team MVP; scored on both an interception and kickoff return in the same game.
- Played in the East-West Shrine Game and Senior Bowl before being drafted into the NFL.
Mike Mickens – Football (2005–08)
- First Team FWAA All-American (2008).
- UC career interceptions leader (14).
- Key defensive leader on BIG EAST Champions and 2009 Orange Bowl participants in 2008.
- Four-time All-BIG EAST Conference selection, including First Team mention in 2007 and 2008.
- NFL Draft pick, future UC assistant coach and current Notre Dame assistant coach.
Jessie Nevitt – Volleyball (2005–08)
- Three-time AVCA Honorable Mention All-American and four-time First Team All-BIG EAST selection.
- 2005 BIG EAST Rookie of the Year.
- Led UC to its first BIG EAST regular-season title and four NCAA Tournament appearances.
- Finished her career with 1,498 kills and 652 blocks, ranking in UC’s top 10 in eight statistical categories.
- Named Greater Cincinnati & Northern Kentucky Women’s Sports Association 2009 College Sportswoman of the Year.
Tony Pike – Football (2004–09)
- Quarterback of the 2008 and 2009 BCS Bowl teams.
- First Team All-BIG EAST (2009) with 2,520 passing yards and 29 TDs in nine games.
- 5,018 career passing yards and 49 TDs with a 16-3 record as a starter.
- Team captain and NFL Draft pick.
KB Sharp – Women’s Basketball (1999–2003)
- UC career assists leader (623)
- Six-year WNBA veteran in addition to long professional career in France.
- Two-time All-Conference USA selection and two-time All-CUSA Tournament Team pick.
- Played more minutes than any player in UC history (4,339).
- Ninth in steals and 21st in scoring (1,164 points).
About Cincinnati Athletics
The University of Cincinnati Department of Athletics competes at the highest level of intercollegiate athletics with the vision to reach Next Level Success for all 18 varsity teams and more than 400 student-athletes. The Bearcats have a proud athletics history, winning eight national championships and 118 conference titles, and entered a new era as a member of the Big 12 in 2023.
UC Athletics' mission is to connect our community, enhance our university and impact the lives of student-athletes as they prepare to change the world on and off the field.
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