Six Individuals Headline 2025 Manhattan University Athletic Hall of Fame Class

Jasper men's basketball standouts Emmy Andujar '15, Rhamel Brown '14 and John O'Connor '57; men's soccer star David Fitzgerald '93; Manhattan middle distance track and relays ace Pete Gaughn '77 and Jasper javelin record holder Lauren Primerano '03 have been elected as the Class of 2025 of the Manhattan University Athletic Hall of Fame.

"It's a terrific class and on behalf of Manhattan's Alumni Relations and Irma Garcia, our Director of Athletics, we are excited to welcome these special athletes into Manhattan University Athletic Hall of Fame at our induction ceremony this November," said Lou Calvelli, director of Alumni Relations at Manhattan University.

MANHATTAN UNIVERSITY ATHLETIC HALL OF FAME – CLASS OF 2025

Emmy Andujar '15 (Men's Basketball) – A key component to two MAAC championship squads and two NCAA tournament appearances, Andujar was twice voted MVP of Manhattan/Fordham rivalry games. The first player in Jasper hoop history to record 1,200 points, 700 rebounds, 300 assists and 150 steals in a career, Andujar represented Puerto Rico internationally and played professionally in Spain and Puerto Rico.  He also served as a Jasper assistant coach.

Rhamel Brown '14 (Men's Basketball) – A dominant defender and fierce rebounder, Brown is Manhattan's all-time leader in blocked shots and was the first person to even capture three, MAAC Defensive Player of the Year honors. Brown was a force on a Manhattan team that captured the MAAC crown in 2014 earning an NCAA tournament appearance. During a ten-year pro career, Brown played professionally in Canada, Finland, Switzerland, Israel, Ukraine and the Dominican Republic.

David Fitzgerald '93 (Men's Soccer) – One of the greatest players in history of Jasper Men's Soccer, Fitzgerald lead Manhattan top their first-ever MAAC playoff appearance while making the All MAAC Team as well as the conference's All Tournament squad. He also served as an assistant coach for Manhattan helping the Jaspers once again to qualify and compete in the MAAC tourney.
 
Pete Gaughn '77 (Cross Country, Indoor & Outdoor Track) – Great middle distance runner and leader who paced Jaspers to some of program's greatest relay performances including an indoor IC4A 4 x 800-meter relay title and a Manhattan Distance Medley record at the Penn Relays where the Jaspers' clocking was the second fastest collegiate time ever.  Gaughn also delivered a 3:45 anchor split (4:02 mile equivalent) at the Penn Relays and concluded his Manhattan career with a 4:04.2 individual mile title in the Mets.

John O'Connor '57 (Men's Basketball) – A Jasper intramural basketball player who became a Manhattan varsity walk-on before eventually evolving into a key floor general and captain of some of the Jaspers's most heralded teams.  Star guard who started in two NIT post-season tournaments and captained Jaspers to their first-ever Holiday Festival title upsetting Notre Dame in Madison Square Garden.  The sharp-shooting O'Connor was the keystone of a Manhattan squad that led the nation in field goal percentage.
 
Lauren Primerano '03 (Women's Track & Field) – Manhattan's all-time leading female javelin thrower, who still holds the Jasper javelin record, Primerano was a USA Olympic Trials qualifier.  She won four MAAC javelin titles; was a six-time NCAA D1 All-East performer and was named as the MAAC Indoor and Outdoor Championships MVP.  A USA Track & Field Board Member, Primerano also oversees Ocean Breeze Park as the New York City Department of Parks and Recreation's administrator of the Staten Island facility.

A Special Dedication: Honoring Jack Powers '58

The Manhattan University Alumni Relations Office will host the 46th Athletic Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony on Saturday, November 8, 2025. This year's celebration is dedicated to John "Jack" Powers '58, a Jasper legend whose legacy spans the court, the classroom, and the heart of Manhattan University.

In addition to honoring the Class of 2025,  whose achievements have left an indelible mark on Manhattan's storied athletic tradition, the event will pay tribute to Powers' enduring impact on generations of student-athletes and the broader University community.

For more information, including registration and sponsorship opportunities, visit the official event page.