WEST LONG BRANCH — The Monmouth University Sports Hall of Fame has announced the inductees chosen for the class of 2009.

This class includes Godfrey "Buzz" Buzzelli, coach/administrator; Cheryl Goerke Criscuolo '82, swimming; Jeannette Goepfert Mason '92, soccer; Joseph Mc- Cullough '98, baseball; Michelle Allen Moss '88, basketball; and Donald Wiley '80, basketball.

This year's class will be inducted at a dinner, Friday, Oct. 30, from 6:30-10:30 p.m. in historic Wilson Hall. Master of ceremonies will be Dave Popkin, renowned sportscaster and Monmouth County native.

Dinner tickets are $85 per person. Call the Office of Alumni Affairs at 732-571- 3489 to make reservations.

Inductees will be honored at a halftime ceremony during the Hawks' football game on Saturday, Oct. 31, when Monmouth hosts Bryant University at Kessler Field. Kickoff is at 1 p.m.

Buzzelli, a member of the Monmouth College community from 1958 to 1999, was an associate professor, athletic director and coach during his tenure. He coached basketball, baseball, tennis and soccer and helped implement Monmouth's move to Division I.

Criscuolo, a 16-time All-American swimmer and three-time team captain, won the 1978 AIAW Small College National title in 200-yard butterfly. In 1979, she won the AIAW Division II All-America Award and placed third at the Division II National Championships (100 IM).

Mason, soccer All-American in 1990, earned all-region three times and all-state on three occasions, while being named the Monmouth Most Outstanding Female Athlete in both 1991 and 1992. Following her 65-point career, her No. 10 jersey has been retired.

McCullough, two-time baseball All- Northeast Conference performer, who is tied for the all-time lead in career hits, was named Second-Team All-American in 1998. In the same season, while leading Monmouth to its first NCAA Division I Regional appearance, he was named the NEC and NJCBA Player of the Year and NEC Tournament MVP in 1998.

Moss, a two-time basketball First-Team All-Northeast Conference selection, ranks second on Monmouth's All-Time scoring list with 1,912 career points. Her 17.2 points per game ranks among the program's best, while connecting on 46.2 percent from the field for her career.

Wiley, a two-sport athlete at Monmouth, ranks 12th on Monmouth's Basketball All- Time scoring list with 1,431 career points, while adding 1,100+ career rebounds, and was drafted by the New York Knicks in 1980. An honorable mention Division II All-American, he was a two-time MVP and twice named Big Apple Conference MVP.

The Monmouth University Sports Hall of Fame was established in 1981 to recognize, honor and perpetuate the achievements of members of the Monmouth University family who have made outstanding contributions to Monmouth University athletics.

The Hall of Fame Selection Committee solicited alumni and the general public for the names of eligible nominees.

For more information about the Sports Hall of Fame, contact Associate Athletics Director Clint Wulfekotte at 732-263-5750.