Bemidji State University Alumni & Foundation and Beavers Athletics welcomed eight individuals and one outstanding team into the Bemidji State University Athletics Hall of Fame in Beaux Arts Ballroom on January 22.
Over 200 attended the ceremony and brunch, which recognizes alumni athletes, former coaches, administrators and others who have excelled brought acclaim to the university through their accomplishments as a Bemidji State athlete and following their time at the university.
2021 BSU Athletic Hall of Fame Inductees
Individual Athletic Hall of Fame Inductees
Mike Alexander - 1982-86 (Men's Hockey)
Amber Fryklund - 2000-03 (Women's Hockey)
Joel Olander - 1977-81 (Men's Swimming and Diving)
Cristy Risberg - 1993-96 (Women's Track & Field)
Matt Wellumson - 1981, 1983, 1985-86 (Football)
Alumni Coaching Achievement Award
Jerry Lano '74
BSU Coaches Hall of Fame Inductee
Craig Hougen (1978-79, 1989-2015)
BSU Athlete Team Inductee
2000 Men's Indoor Track & Field Team
Athletic Hall of Fame Induction Videos
- Mike Alexander - 1982-86 (Men's Hockey)
- Amber Fryklund - 2000-03 (Women's Hockey)
- Joel Olander - 1977-81 (Men's Swimming and Diving)
- Cristy Risberg - 1993-96 (Women's Track & Field)
- Matt Wellumson - 1981, 1983, 1985-86 (Football)
- Jerry Lano '74
- Craig Hougen (1978-78, 1989-2015)
- 2000 Men's Indoor Track & Field Team
- Entire Athletic Hall of Fame Ceremony
Athletic Hall of Fame Photos
Mike Alexander (1982-1986)
The family of Matt Wellumson (1981, 1983, 1985-86)
Joel Olander (1977-81)
Cristy Risberg (1993-96)
Former BSU coach Craig Hougen was inducted into the BSU Coaches Hall of Fame on January 22, 2022.
2000 Men's Indoor Track & Field Team
2000 Men's Indoor Track & Field Team
