<strong>SAN ANTONIO – </strong>The University of the Incarnate Word Athletics Department announces the 2023 Hall of Fame Inductees. The class includes four student-athletes, one honor team, and an order of merit. The ceremony will be held on Friday, September 22, the eve of the first home football game for the 2023 season, in the Student Engagement Center Ballroom, at 6 p.m.<br />  <br /> <strong>STUDENT-ATHLETES</strong><br />  <br /> <em>Aliaksandr Yatsko – Swimming – 2008-11</em><br />  <br /> Yatsko was a Division II National Champion in '08 and '09 for the 500 Freestyle and a Division II All-American (20x). He was named All-Rocky Mountain Conference, Conference Swimmer of the Year, and Conference Swimmer of the Meet. Out of the pool, he earned CSCAA Scholar All-America, CoSIDA Academic All-District, Rocky Mountain All-Academic, and UIW Student-Athlete of the Year.<br />  <br /> <em>Terry Delgado – Volleyball – 1995-97</em><br />  <br /> Delgado finished her senior season leading the team in kills, attack chances, and points as UIW reached the NAIA National Tournament. She was named NAIA All-American, All-Region, and Southwest Region Player of the Year while earning All-Heart of Texas Conference three times throughout her career.<br />  <br /> <em>Trent Rios – Football – 2009-12</em><br />  <br /> Rios was the first-ever University of the Incarnate Word football signee. He was named Lone Star Conference Honorable Mention, Player of the Week, All-Academic, and Commissioner's Honor Roll. He finished his football career holding 40 UIW records while making a name for himself nationally, earning ESPN Magazine Academic All-District, FCS Super Region third team, and Capital One Academic All-District.<br />  <br />  <br /> <em>Denzel Livingston – Men's Basketball – 2011-15</em><br />  <br /> Livingston collected several accolades during his time at UIW, including Southland All-Conference First Team and All-Defensive Team. He was named NABC First Team All-District, College Sports Madness Southland First Team, College Hoops Daily Southland First Team, Breitbart Sports Southland First Team, College Hoops Daily Southland Player of 2014, and UIW Male Athlete of the Year. After graduating from UIW, Livingston joined the Houston Rockets for the 2015 NBA Summer League. On September 3, 2015, Livingston signed with the Houston Rockets where he appeared in four preseason games. On November 2, he was acquired by the Rio Grande Valley Vipers of the NBA Development League as an affiliate player of the Rockets. In August 2016, Livingston signed with Hapoel Kfar Saba of the Israeli Liga Leumit. On October 10, he debuted in a 92–86 win over Hapoel Haifa, recording 26 points, nine rebounds, one steal, and one block in 39 minutes. On June 28, 2017, Livingston signed a one-year deal with Ironi Nahariya of the Israeli Premier League. On November 6, 2017, Livingston recorded a double-double and season-high of 23 points and 13 rebounds, shooting 6-of-9 from the field, in a loss to Hapoel Gilboa Galil. On August 1, 2018, Livingston signed with Ironi Kiryat Ata for the 2018–19 season. In 27 games played for Kiryat Ata, he averaged 14.4 points, 6.2 rebounds, 2.7 assists, and 2.1 steals per game.<br />  <br /> <strong>HONOR TEAM </strong><br />  <br /> The 2004 Men's Soccer team was crowned Southwest Conference Champions, held a No. 4 Division II ranking, won the NCAA Division II Midwest Regional Championships, and made an NCAA Division II Championship Quarterfinals appearance.<br />  <br /> <strong>ORDER OF MERIT </strong><br />  <br /> The Order of Merit is presented to an individual or individuals that have made a significant contribution(s) to the advancement of the intercollegiate athletics program at the University of the Incarnate Word.<br /> <br /> Kate Crosby and her late husband Robert will be the first recipients of the UIW Athletics Hall of Fame Order of Merit Award. Kate is a 1996 UIW graduate with a bachelor's in business and is an alumna of the first class of students in the ADCap program, which is now called the School of Professional Studies. Kate and Robert have been long-time friends and supporters of UIW, both were members of the development board and were part of the group of UIW alumni and friends who developed the booster group, the Quarterback Club, which became the Cardinals Club. Kate and Robert were true partners and have embodied the spirit of champions for UIW Athletics. They were leaders in developing the football tailgate experience and in rallying community support for UIW football.<br />  <br /> <strong>FOLLOW ALONG</strong><br /> For the most up-to-date information on UIW Athletics, visit uiwcardinals.com, follow the Cardinals on Twitter @UIWAtheltics, and like UIW Athletics on Facebook.<br />   <div style="text-align: center;"><strong>--UIW CARDINALS--</strong></div>  <br />