UC Santa Cruz Athletics is proud to announce the establishment of the UC Santa Cruz Athletics Hall of Fame and its inaugural class of honorees. This newly created Hall of Fame will recognize and celebrate alumni student-athletes, coaches, and administrators who built the foundation of excellence that continues to shape our program today. It honors individuals who distinguished themselves in competition while exemplifying the spirit and values of UC Santa Cruz, celebrating the Banana Slugs who created a legacy of excellence and tradition through their achievements both within their sports and in their communities and careers. Thirteen individuals will enter the inaugural 2026 Hall of Fame class, representing generations of Banana Slugs who excelled in competition and in life, giving as much to their teams as they have to their communities and personal and professional pursuits. Their stories reflect the dedication, resilience, and innovation that define UC Santa Cruz Athletics.
 
"Creating this Hall of Fame is an inspiring and important milestone. We have the opportunity to recognize outstanding alumni student-athletes, coaches, and administrators, and to celebrate their tremendous contributions to UC Santa Cruz Athletics" – Director of Athletics and Recreation Chris Spells.
 
The inaugural induction ceremony will take place on Friday, April 24th, 2026, at La Bahia in Santa Cruz, California. More information about the induction ceremony is available on our Hall of Fame webpage. Registration for the event is available now.
 
The members of the 2026 Hall of Fame class are:
 
2026 Inductees:
Women's Soccer: Annick Lamb (2005-2009)
Annick Lamb competed in four full seasons for the Banana Slugs women's soccer team and etched herself in the history books as one of the program's most decorated players. Lamb was a standout player in the country, earning three All-American honors in her career, scoring 17 goals in both her sophomore and senior season, accumulating 56 goals in her career with nine assists. Lamb's 56 career goals stand as the leader for the UC Santa Cruz women's soccer program with Lamb also holding the record for goals in a season with 20 goals during the 2006 season. Lamb's dominance helped lead the team to their best season in program history during the 2006 campaign. The Banana Slugs were a national threat, going 17-0-4 on the year, carrying a 9-0-1 record at home before earning a 3-0 win over CMS in the First Round of NCAA and a 4-0 victory over Webster University, before fighting to a 0-0 penalty kick decision with Hardin-Simmons University in the NCAA Division III Sweet Sixteen. Lamb was instrumental in the team's success, scoring one goal against CMS and two goals against Webster. In addition to her athletic prowess, Annick Lamb was equally talented academically, becoming the first Banana Slug in history to earn the NCAA Postgraduate Scholarship in 2008-09.
 
Men's Soccer: (Coach) Paul Holocher (1999-2005)
Paul Holocher led the UC Santa Cruz men's soccer program for seven seasons, serving as the head coach from 1999 to 2005, bringing the program to impressive levels of success that included a 2004 NCAA National Runner Up finish, the program's best season in history. Holocher never had a losing season with the Banana Slugs, accumulating a 110-27-9 record at the helm of the program while building the program to be a national contender. Under Holocher's leadership, UC Santa Cruz made a run to the Sweet Sixteen in 2003 with a 21-2 record before their breakout season in 2004. The 2004 Banana Slugs finished the year with an overall record of 22-2, going a perfect 10-0 at home. UC Santa Cruz was dominant on both ends of the field that season, outscoring opponents 73-14 while recording 14 shutouts which included a 1-0 First Round victory over the University of Redlands, a 3-0 Second Round victory over St. Norbert, as well as a 1-0 Sweet Sixteen victory over Gustavus Adolphus. Following his successful career with UC Santa Cruz, Holocher went on to coach the Cal Poly Mustangs NCAA Division I program for eight seasons, leading them to five winning seasons and the program's first Division I postseason win before retiring in 2014. Following his retirement, Holocher invested his time with the San Jose Earthquakes, serving as a youth coach at the U-18 level for three years before joining the Houston Dynamo Academy the Academy Director.
 
Men's Cross Country: Armando Siqueiros (1981-1982)
Armando Siqueiros became the first NCAA All-American in UC Santa Cruz Athletics history in the fall of 1981, finishing in eighth place at the NCAA Division III Cross Country Championships hosted by Carthage College. Siqueiros crossed the finish line in 25:58 on November 21, 1981, in Kenosha, Wisconsin. Siqueiros accomplished this feat the following year in 1982, earning his second All-American honor with an 11th place finish at NCAAs, this time crossing the finish line in 26:47 at SUNY Fredonia on November 20, 1982. In both races, Siqueiros was less than 45 seconds off the lead runner, finishing 41 seconds behind first place in 1982 and only 33 seconds off first place in 1981. In addition to Siqueiros' All-American honors, he was the most dominant runner in the West Region in both 1981 and 1982, earning back-to-back NCAA West Region Individual Championships. Following graduation, Siqueiros continued to shine, winning the famous 5.8 mile Wharf to Wharf race in 1984 before going to UC Irvine for his Decorate of Medicine.
 
Women's Cross Country: Tamara Torlakson (2006)
Tamara Torlakson became the first UC Santa Cruz women's cross country runner to qualify for the NCAA Division III Cross Country Championships in 2006. Torlakson fought her way to the NCAA Championships, earning a 10th place finish at the NCAA Division III West Region Championships in a then school record time of 23:14. While the race was remarkable, it wasn't a guaranteed entry to the NCAA Championships as the top seven individuals not on a qualifying team were invited to NCAAs. Willamette and Colorado College earned automatic team bids with Puget Sound earning an at-large bid, giving Torlakson the seventh and final at-large spot for individual qualifiers. On a muddy and rainy course in West Chester, Ohio, Torlakson made her NCAA debut, fighting through the conditions to cross the finish line in 25:40, finishing in 172nd place out of 279 runners in the 6k course. Following graduation, Torlakson moved to Sacramento where she now serves as the president of the Sacramento Running Association. She is the chapter leader for the Arete Women's Running Club in Sacramento with over 100 people on the team and has gone on to run a sub three hour marathon.
 
Women's Volleyball: Amy Knight (2006-2009)
Amy Knight left an incredible mark on the UC Santa Cruz women's volleyball program. Over her four-year career, Knight established herself as the best setter in program history. She currently stands as the program's all-time leader in assists with 3,627 and owns the single season assist record with 1,137 assists from the 2007 season. Additionally, Knight ranks fifth all-time in digs with 929 in her career while showcasing a .361 hitting percentage in 2008 which stands as the fourth best percentage in a season in history.
 
Men's Basketball: John Saintingon (1983-1985)
John Saintingon stands as the all-time leading scorer for the UC Santa Cruz men's basketball program, playing from 1983 to 1986. Most notably, Saintingon averaged 31.2 points per game in the 1985-86 season, becoming the NCAA's leading scorer at the time, beating out UCLA's Reggie Miller and All-American Len Bias, becoming the only Banana Slug in history to hold the title. With Saintingon, the Banana Slugs, then Sea Lions, captured the Bay Area Intercollegiate Athletic Conference title thanks to a 46 point night over Holy Names. John Saintignon holds the top three spots in points in a single game with the record at 47 points as well as field goals made in the same contest at 20. John Saintignon still holds the career scoring average record at 26.1 ppg through 66 games in his three years with UC Santa Cruz. Saintignon is third all-time in field goal percentage with a .554 clip and holds the top three spots for points in a season with the record standing at 724 points during the 1984-85 season.
 
Women's Basketball: Kayleigh Calandri (2005-2009)
Kayleigh Calandri stands out as one of the most prolific scorers in UC Santa Cruz women's basketball history. Calandri rewrote the history books in her four-year career with the Banana Slugs, graduating as the second all-time leading scorer with 1,496 points. Her 509 career field goals rank second in program history while her 211 career three-pointers stood as the program record for over a decade, now ranking third all-time. In her 2008-09 season, Calandri set the single season scoring record with 464 points, a mark that has stood unmatched for over 15 years. During that same season, she also set the single season record for three-point shooting with 65 threes and a 45.8% clip, the best single season three point percentage in program history. On February 28, 2009, Calandri delivered one of the best single game performances in Banana Slugs history, scoring 38 points against La Sierra, a total that remains tied for second all-time. That same contest, Calandri set the single game record with 14 field goals and nine three pointers. She also had a steady presence at the free throw line, ending her career with 267 made free throws and a 77.4% career free throw percentage. When her career ended in 2009, Calandri ranked in the top three all-time in career points, field goals, three-pointers, and free throws made—a rare level of all-around dominance. Even as the game has evolved and records have been challenged, her name remains etched across the UC Santa Cruz record book, a testament to her lasting legacy.
 
Men's Swim and Dive: Matt Humphreys (1993-1997)
Matt Humphreys is one of the most decorated swimmers in UC Santa Cruz history. Humphreys still holds three program records and finished his storied career as a 19-time All-American, claiming the program's first NCAA National Championship in 1996 when he won the 200-yard individual medley. In addition to his athletic prowess, Humphreys was awarded the NCAA Silver Anniversary Award in 2022, an award dating back to 1973 that recognizes former student-athletes on the 25th anniversary of their college athletics careers for their collegiate and professional achievement, as well as their civic contributions. Humphreys becomes the first UC Santa Cruz graduate to earn the prestigious award, which is presented to six individuals annually. After graduating from UC Santa Cruz, Humphreys became an officer in the United States Navy as well as a medical doctor after attending the Uniformed Services University of Health Sciences (USUHS) in Bethesda, Maryland. He is dual board certified in Preventive Medicine and Occupational Medicine and is currently serving active duty holding the rank of Commander. For his Naval service, he has been awarded the Meritorious Service Medal, the Joint Service Commendation Medal and Navy Commendation Medal. During his service, Humphreys saved a submariner who was seriously injured in an accident and helped care for 41 refugees rescued from a capsized vessel. From 2009-10, he worked with Explosive Ordnance Disposal Mobile Unit 8 and helped select American Special Forces to reestablish the U.S. Embassy in Libya. In 2020, Humphreys was deployed onboard the USS Theodore Roosevelt supporting COVID-19 relief efforts. He currently serves as the Navy's public health emergency officer for the western U.S. and Pacific region.
 
Women's Swim and Dive: Mollie Lewis (2002-2005)
Mollie Lewis became the first ever NCAA Champion for the UC Santa Cruz women's swim and dive program, claiming the 200 yard breaststroke title in 2003. Lewis' time of 2:18.95 from 2003 still stands as the program record over 20 years later. Her 100 breaststroke time of 1:05.99 from 2005 also stands in the top ten at fifth all-time in program history. In addition to Lewis' NCAA Championship title, she finished her career as an 11-time All-American from 2002 to 2005.
 
Men's Tennis: (Coach) Bob Hansen (1977-2009)
Bob Hansen is notably one of the most legendary coaches in the NCAA tennis world. Of UC Santa Cruz's 25 NCAA National Championship titles in school history, Hansen was the mastermind behind 22 of them. Bob Hansen started the men's tennis club team at UC-Santa Cruz in 1977 before becoming an NCAA Division III program in 1980. During his 31 years at the helm of the Banana Slugs, UC Santa Cruz won seven NCAA Division III National Championships (1989, 1995, 1996, 1998, 2005, 2007, 2009) and three ITA Indoor titles. Additionally, the Banana Slugs earned National Runner Up finishes in 1988, 1990, 1991, 1992, and 1993. During the 1990s, the Banana Slugs won 73 consecutive regular season matches against Division III opponents. He was declared Coach of the 1990s Decade for the Division by the Intercollegiate Tennis Association. Hansen coached five NCAA singles champions, 10 NCAA doubles champions, three ITA singles champs, six ITA doubles champs and 118 All-Americans. In 2005 and 2007, the Banana Slugs won the NCAA team, singles and doubles titles. To make things even more special, Hansen and the Banana Slugs won the triple crown in 2005 on their home courts as they were selected as the final site for the NCAA Division III Men's Tennis National Championships. To add to his accolades, Hansen was named the ITA Coach of the Year four times. Hansen's seven NCAA Team Titles and 15 NCAA Singles/Doubles Championships stand as the winningest NCAA Division III Tennis program in history. Despite the trophies, championships, and countless awards, many regard Hansen for his dedication to developing his student-athletes far beyond the court. His leadership for his teams and players challenged them to grow as better people, not just better players and he loved to see his players change and grow and build chemistry while taking the steps to be successful and in all facets of life. With Hansen at the helm, the Banana Slugs have appeared in the Final Four 19 times, winning seven team titles, finishing as National Runner Up six times, while finishing third twice and fourth four times.
 
Women's Tennis: Katie Frick (2001-2005)
Katie Frick finished her career as a four-time All-American with the Banana Slugs for the women's tennis program. Frick set the UC Santa Cruz record her freshman year, going 17-5 in singles play, winning the ITA West Region title in 2002 and qualifying for the NCAA Division III Singles National Championship Tournament in 2003, 2004, and 2005. Frick also won the D3 West Region Fall Doubles Championship. Additionally, Frick, along with her doubles partner Erika Villalobos, won the 105th Ojai Championships in the Independent Colleges Division during her senior campaign.
 
Women's Golf: Candra Lancaster (2003-2005)
Candra Lancaster stands as the core founding member of the UC Santa Cruz women's golf program, which is the first NCAA Division III women's golf program in the state of California. A student-athlete from 2002-2005, Lancaster's story is one of persistence and determination as the program would not have gotten started without her efforts.
 
Men's Volleyball: Bryan Shires (2004-2008)
Bryan Shires was named the 2008 NCAA Division III National Player of the Year, the only Banana Slug in program history to earn this award. In addition to his Player of the Year accolades, Shires earned First Team All-American honors in 2008 along with Second Team All-American honors in 2007. Shires served on the Student-Athlete Advisory Committee during his time with UC Santa Cruz. During his 2008 campaign, the Banana Slugs earned a third place finish at the Molten DIII Championships.