Hope Kelley (1998) - Alumni Athletics Hall of Fame - University of Hartford Athletics

Alumni Athletics Hall of Fame

Excelled as a three-sport athlete at Hartford.
As a golfer was a perennial top-10 finisher in tournament play for the Hawks.
Finished among the top seven at the New England Championships for three consecutive years, including fourth in the spring of 1986.
An individual medalist at the Yale Invitational in the fall of 1985 and at the Amherst Invitational in the fall of 1986.
Led the team to its first New England title in its first year of competition during the spring of 1986 while serving as team captain.
A point guard on the women's basketball team, she finished among the program's career leaders in steals (121) and assists (219).
Playing a variety of positions, she competed on the women's soccer team during the 1984 season.
Earned a Bachelor's degree in elementary education from the University.
Achieved success as a golfer after graduation.
Won the Connecticut Women's Golf Association Championship in 1990 and, qualifying as an amateur, played in the U.S. Open in Deluth, Georgia that year.
Also won the Endicott Cup in 1990.
Turned professional in 1991 and has pursued a career as a head golf pro.