INAUGURAL HALL OF FAME CLASS ANNOUNCED
SHREVEPORT, La. – LSUS Athletics is proud to announce their inaugural Hall of Fame class. Chad McDowell, Andrew Brouillette and Fredericko Payne have been selected as the members of the 2019 class based on their accomplishments as Pilots. The Hall of Fame will be located in the Health and Physical Education Building next to the entrance into The Dock.
"I am thrilled for us to be rolling out the Athletics Hall of Fame at LSUS. The committee did an amazing job picking three of the premier members to go in as the inaugural hall of fame class. Without a shadow of a doubt Andrew Brouillette was one of the best with a bat in his hand, and Rico Payne's reputation as a long distance threat has lived on in the record books and is still talked about by fans. Chad McDowell was and still is the ultimate Pilot with his success as a student-athlete, coach, and Athletic Director. We've had several great individuals and teams represent LSUS and it's time we honor their accomplishments. It's a great day to be a Pilot," says Director of Athletics, Lucas Morgan.
The ceremony will be held Saturday, February 9, 2019 at 7 p.m. in the University Center Ballroom. Tickets are on sale now for $25 and can be purchased in the LSUS Athletics office (by contacting James Dicken) or at the door that evening.
Hall of Fame Class of 2019
CHAD MCDOWELL
After a stellar career as the Pilots' point guard (1991-1995) Chad McDowell was named the LSUS Men's Basketball Head Coach in 2003. He was tasked with resurrecting the program that had been discontinued in 1997 and quickly turned the Pilots into a NAIA perennial power. His teams won at least 20 games in every season and topped out at 30 or more wins twice—31-3 in 2007-2008 and 30-4 in 2010-2011. Following his stint as Men's Basketball Head Coach, Chad was named the LSUS Athletic Director in 2012 and served in that position through 2016.
Career Records Include (as a player):
1st in Assists (527)
2nd in Steals (215)
4th in Scoring (1,472)
Accomplishments as Men's Head Basketball Coach Include:
An overall win-loss record of 239-66 (.783 winning percentage)
All-time leader in wins (239)
Four Conference Regular Season Titles
Seven Consecutive Conference Tournament Titles
Eight Consecutive NAIA National Tournament Appearances
Nine 20+ Win Seasons
Coach of the Year Recognitions
3-Time GCAC Coach of the Year
6-Time Louisiana Association of Basketball Coaches Coach of the Year
1-Time Louisiana Sports Writers Association Coach of the Year
ANDREW BROUILLETTE
One of the premier hitters to step into the box for the Pilots, Andrew Brouillette holds 11 LSUS records in a career that spanned from 2009-2011. He became the first Pilot to hit for the "cycle," recording a single, double, triple and home run on February 20, 2009. Playing on the NAIA World Series team of 2011, he will go down as one of the best ever to wear the LSUS uniform.
Career Records Include:
Home Runs (49), Runs-Batted-In (277), Total Bases (560), Walks (192), At-Bats (814), Hits (328), Games Played (238) and Doubles (73)
Single Season Records Include:
1st in Home Runs (21), Runs Batted-In (100) and Total Bases (187)
2nd in Batting Average (.455)
3rd in Hits (95)
4th in Doubles (21)
Accomplishments as a Pilot Include:
First-Team All-Gulf Coast Athletic Conference: 2009, 2010 and 2011
Gulf Coast Athletic Conference Gold Glove Team: 2010
Gulf Coast Athletic Conference Player of the Year: 2009
NAIA All-American: 2009, 2010, 2011
FREDERICKO PAYNE
Known for his long distance three-pointers, Fredericko Payne is one of the best shooters to ever put on the LSUS uniform. He holds six LSUS records, was named LABC Small College Player of The Year three times, and was the only multiple time 1st Team All-American in program history. He played from 2004 to 2006.
Single Season Records Include:
1st in Points Scored (867)
1st in Field Goals Attempted (696)
1st in Three-Point Field Goals Attempted (403)
1st in Steals (103)
Career Records Include:
1st in Points Scored (2,224)
1st in Steals (254)
3rd in Scoring Average per Game (22.4)
Accomplishments as a Pilot Include:
First Team All-Gulf Coast Athletic Conference: 2004, 2005 and 2006
GCAC Player of the Year: 2005 and 2006
GCAC Newcomer of the Year: 2004
Louisiana Association of Basketball Coaches Small College Player of the Year: 2004, 2005 and 2006
NAIA All-American: 2004, 2005 and 2006