Alumni Athletics Hall of Fame

Steve Scheerer

  • Class
  • Induction
    2009
  • Sport(s)
    Basketball Excellence, Soccer Excellence

  • A two-sport athlete, excelled in both basketball and soccer. 
  • Regarded by many as one of the most talented student-athletes in school history.
  • Twice named All-New England in soccer (1972 and 1973). 
  • An offensive-minded fullback, tied for the team lead in goals (8) and was second in points (10) as a senior. 
  • Guided the men’s soccer team to NCAA tournament appearances in 1972 and 1973.
  • A guard/forward on the basketball team, appeared in 91 career games. 
  • Scored 635 career points and pulled down 352 career rebounds.
  • Averaged 8.5 PPG as a senior and 7.8 PPG as a junior. 
  • Shot a career-best 50 percent from the floor in 1974-75. 
  • Received the Jim Harrington MVP Award in 1974-75. 
  • A three-time winner of the Ed Driscoll Outstanding Defensive Player Award (1971-74).
  • Along with Wrestler Jim Strillacci, was awarded the department-wide Athlete of the Year Award for 1972-73.
  • Led the Hawks to four consecutive NCAA tournament appearances. 

 
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