ERIE, Pa. -- The Gannon University Athletics Hall of Fame Class of 2026 has been confirmed, and the university is pleased to announce the selection of eight individual athletic greats to be inducted in February. 
 
The class of 2026 will be inducted at an awards banquet on Saturday, February 21, 2026 at Gannon's Yehl Alumni Ballroom in the Waldron Campus Center. The inductees also will be honored that day at Gannon's home basketball doubleheader against Pitt-Johnstown. 
  
The 2026 Hall of Fame inductees include (with the years of their GU career): 
  
Kelsey Ansec '18, Volleyball (2014-17) 

Matt Barto '18, Men's Golf (2014-18) 

Brent Benedict '20, Men's Swimming (2018-20)  

Pat Cain '04, Football (2000-03) 

Zack McKendree '11, Men's Wrestling (2006-11)  

Sean Morphy '04, Men's Water Polo (2001-04) 

Julie Catherine Stazer Pikiewicz '98, Women's Soccer (1994-97) 

Dave Stoczynski '74, Men's Basketball (1971-73) 

Ticket information for the 2026 Hall of Fame Banquet will be announced shortly, as will additional biographical information on the Class of 2026.