BABSON PARK, Mass.—The Babson College Athletics Hall of Fame welcomed its eight newest members on Friday night during a ceremony inside the Babson Executive Conference Center (BECC). The department's 19th induction class included baseball's Dave Ahern '11, Marina Capalbo '15 of women's cross country and track & field, Anna Collins Doe '10 of women's lacrosse, women's basketball's Sarah Collins Gosselin '13, men's basketball's Joey Flannery '17, Colleen Kelly Smith '11 of field hockey, baseball and men's ice hockey's Rick Loewenstein '82 and Jamie Murray '16 of men's ice hockey. 

"Our Hall of Fame ceremony was a terrific celebration," said Pamela P. and Brian M. Barefoot Senior Director of Athletics and Athletics Advancement Mike Lynch. "Our eight inductees were tremendous competitors and leaders that made an indelible impact on their programs and our department. To honor their accomplishments as they join a select group of Babson greats made for a really memorable night."

In addition to the enshrinement of eight new Hall of Famers, men's basketball alumus Chris McMahon '83 received the Brian M. Barefoot Award. The Brian M. Barefoot Award is given for exemplary dedication and contributions to the advancement of the Babson Athletics program. It symbolizes a true champion of Babson Athletics. The award is named in honor of the 1966 graduate who was a three-sport letterwinner, had a long and highly successful career in the finance industry, and later served as Babson president from 2001-2008.
 
The first American Baseball Coaches Association (ABCA) All-America selection in program history, Ahern was a three-time All-New England Women's and Men's Athletic Conference (NEWMAC) selection and tabbed as the league player of the year as a senior after batting .438 with 18 doubles, nine home runs, 30 RBI and 36 runs scored at the plate while going 5-2 with a  1.19 ERA and three complete games in seven starts on the mound. One of the best two-way players in Babson history, he ranks first in batting average (.381), second in ERA (2.42), third in saves (9), fourth in slugging percentage (.593) and ninth in doubles (35) and stolen bases (33). 

A three-time captain, Loewenstein was one of the baseball program's first true standouts from 1978-82. His .431 batting average in 1982 and five triples in 1981 were both single-season records at the time. His 14 triples still stand as Babson's all-time record and his .374 career batting stood as the best in program history for nearly three decades before it was surpassed by Ahern. 

An All-ECAC first-team selection in 1982, Loewenstein played in the Cape Cod Baseball League in the summer of 1981 and also was a member of the Beavers' ice hockey program. 

The most decorated women's cross country and track & field athlete in program history, Capalbo holds five school records and was a five-time NCAA Championships qualifier. A three-time all-conference and all-region selection in cross country, she qualified for the Division III meet in both 2013 and 2014 and holds Babson's top 5k and 6k times.

The 2015 NEWMAC Track Athlete of the Year, Capalbo captured a conference title in the 800 meters as a senior, earned three all-league and five all-region honors, and qualified for the NCAA Championships in the 1500 meters in 2013, 2014 and 2015. Additionally, she holds program records in the 800, 1500 and 5000 meters.

A three-time Intercollegiate Women's Lacrosse Coaches Association (IWLCA) All-American and the only first-team selection in program history, Anna Collins enjoyed tremendous individual and team success during her time at Babson. A two-time NEWMAC Player of the Year and three-time all-conference and all-region first-team pick, she ranks second in program history in goals (216), points (274) and ground balls (156), sixth in draw controls (142), seventh in assists (58) and eighth in caused turnovers (77). 

Collins was a part of four straight NEWMAC Tournament championships and helped the Beavers advance to the NCAA Tournament Round of 16 in four consecutive seasons from 2007-10. 

A two-time D3hoops.com and Women's Basketball Coaches Association (WBCA) All-America selection, Sarah Collins was one of the most dominating players in program history. She earned three all-region and four all-conference accolades and concluded her career by being selected as the NEWMAC Player of the Year and a first-team All-American in 2013. 

Collins ranks first in program history in rebounds (1,170), blocked shots (346) and field goal percentage (54.9), third in made field goals (711), fifth in scoring (1,705) and eighth in steals (218), and helped the program capture four consecutive NEWMAC Tournament championships. The Beavers also made four national tournament appearances during her career, which includes advancing to the NCAA Elite Eight in both 2010 and 2011. 

One of the best Division III players of all-time, Flannery was selected as the National Association of Basketball Coaches (NABC) Player of the Year in 2016 and 2017 and the D3hoops.com Player of the Year as a senior while leading the Beavers to their first national championship. A three-time regional player of the year honoree, his accolades also include being selected as the only four-time NEWMAC Player of the Year while twice finishing as a finalist for the Bevo Francis Award. 

Flannery ranks ninth in Division III annals in scoring (2,620 points) and is first in program history in made field goals (863) and free throws (689), seventh in rebounds (779), assists (296) and blocked shots (64), and 11th in steals (64). In addition to capping his career with a national championship, he helped the Green and White claim a pair of NEWMAC titles before advancing to the program's first NCAA Final Four in 2015 and the Sweet 16 in 2016. 

Following his outstanding collegiate career, Flannery spent 2017-18 playing professionally for Real Murcia in Spain. 

The only NCAA Woman of the Year finalist in Babson history, Kelly led Babson to its first NEWMAC Tournament championship in program history as a senior in 2010. A National Field Hockey Coaches Association (NFHCA) All-America selection and the NEWMAC Player of the Year as a senior, she matched the single-season record for assists as the Green and White made just its second NCAA Tournament appearance. 

A three-time all-conference and all-region selection and two-time captain, Kelly ranks second in field hockey program history in assists (42), ninth in points (114) and 12th in goals (36).

A three-time All-American and the 2016 Sid Watson Player of the Year, Murray cemented himself as one of the top goaltenders in Division III history from 2012-16. He ranks fifth in NCAA history in save percentage (.940), seventh in goals against average (1.69), 12th in shutouts (16) and 16th in wins (62).

Murray, who earned conference goaltender of the year recognition three times and was twice selected as the league player of the year, also won the prestigious Joe Concannon Award on two occasions and was a 2015 and 2016 finalist for the Hockey Humanitarian Award. In addition to his individual success, Babson captured a pair of conference titles, made two NCAA Tournament appearances and advanced to the league tournament final in four consecutive seasons. 

Following his collegiate career, Murray signed a contract with the San Jose Sharks of the NHL and played parts of three seasons in the ECHL with the Allen Americans and Norfolk Admirals. 

The Babson Athletics Hall of Fame began enshrining its top athletes in 1991. Requiring more than just individual greatness, membership in the Babson Athletics Hall of Fame signifies leadership, dedication to one's sport and to the College, good sportsmanship, and a willingness to sacrifice one's personal glory for the good of the team. While all 84 members and five teams in the Hall of Fame have unique stories and experiences from their time at Babson, every one of them shares these outstanding qualities. Each member was committed to his or her teammates, coaches, and the College, and each one represented Babson with dignity, grace, and pride both in and out of competition.