The University of Maine at Augusta Sports Hall of Fame has inducted three new individuals for 2023, adding athletic contributors from men’s and women’s sports to the existing 18-member Hall.

The public can attend a free evening of recognition of athletes and supporters from both the past and present, scheduled for6 p.m. Friday, May 5, at UMA’s Augusta campus in the Kennebec Savings Bank Fireside Lounge, Randall Student Center, 46 University Drive.

Established in 2018, UMA’s Hall of Fame recognizes individuals or teams who have made outstanding contributions to UMA athletics. Each has helped bring excellence and distinction to the University and its athletic programs, according to a news release from Chris Hart, director of Athletics and Student Life.

The Class of 2023 Hall of Famers was selected by the UMA Sports Hall of Fame committee and approved by UMA interim president Joseph Szakas and Hart.

Honorees for 2023 are Brendan Gilpatrick, Carmen Bragg and Dean Graham.

Gilpatrick, of Waterville, is the first coach in UMA history to win a USCAA National Invitational Championship (women’s track and field). He was integral in the implementation of the track and field program at UMA. He helped to create and implement off-season training programs for all student-athletes and improved UMA gym facilities to ensure student-athlete success.

Gilpatrick was instrumental in the formation of the student-athlete lounge at the Augusta Fitness Center, providing a space for all athletes to connect. Most of all, he made strong personal connections with the student-athletes at UMA and put in the extra time, effort and energy to ensure that they succeeded academically, felt supported, and were always heard.

Bragg, class of 2018, who is from Washburn and resides in Bangor, was the USCAA National Student-Athlete of the Year in 2017. While at UMA, Bragg surpassed the 1,000 point mark for her collegiate basketball career. She earned numerous player of the week honors, as well as earned a spot on the YSCC All Conference team in both basketball and cross country. She is a three-time USCAA National Academic All-American.

As a UMA student, she volunteered weekly at the Augusta Food Bank, at numerous blood drives, campus clean-up initiatives, and spent time caroling for the homeless during the holidays. Bragg served in the Student Government Association, the Honors Program, and as an Admission Ambassador where she worked closely with potential new students.

Graham, of the class of 1990, is from Vassalboro and resides in Anderson, South Carolina. He was team captain from 1987-1990, and scored 1,523 career points, with 962 career rebounds. He was a NAIA District 4 All Star, four-year starter, career average double 16.2 PPG 10.2 RBPG.

Graham graduated with bachelor’s degree in business administration as the all-time leader in points (1,523), and rebounds (962). He was a Maine College Basketball Coaches and Writers Association Rebounding Leader and recipient of the Dick Haskell UMA Commitment Award. Graham was assistant coach for men’s basketball at UMA from 1990-92.

The UMA Hall of Fame consists of an interactive display with detailed information about each Hall of Famer. It is housed in the UMA’s Student Lounge in the Randall Student Center at UMA’s Augusta campus. All are welcome to visit the UMA Hall of Fame at the Augusta campus or at umamoose.com.

For more information, contact Hart at chart@maine.edu or 207-621-3422.

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