Muskingum Athletics Hall of Fame Welcomes Class of 2026 During Night of Impact

Muskingum University Athletics celebrated its rich tradition of excellence on Friday, October 23, as four former standout student-athletes were inducted into the Muskingum Athletics Hall of Fame during the annual Night of Impact presented by Carol Goff & Associates Real Estate at the Bullock Health and Wellness Complex.

The Hall of Fame Class of 2026 included Tom Dickerson '85 (Football), Jami Cooksey Brown '04 (Volleyball), Lindsay Bramhall Eagan '06 (Softball), and Demetrius Bailey '12 (Men's Track & Field). The event brought together family, friends, former teammates, coaches, and members of the Muskingum community to celebrate the accomplishments and lasting impact of four individuals whose achievements helped shape the history of Muskingum Athletics.

"There is a special joy that comes from the Muskingum Athletics Night of Impact,” said Associate Director for Athletics Kari Winters. “It allows us to celebrate elite Muskies who helped define what excellence looks like to our current student-athletes and programs. Their athletic and academic achievements, leadership, and character created the standards that continue to challenge and inspire our community to reach new levels of competitive and personal success."

Tom Dickerson '85 | Football 
A dominant force in the Muskie backfield from 1981-84, Dickerson earned Third Team Pizza Hut All-America honors and was a two-time All-Ohio Athletic Conference selection in 1983 and 1984. He concluded his career with 2,175 rushing yards, which ranks seventh in program history.

Dickerson played a key role in one of the most successful periods in Muskingum football history, helping lead the Muskies to a 15-4 overall record and 11-2 OAC mark during his junior and senior seasons. He was also a centerpiece of the historic 1984 offense that produced school records of 4,172 total yards and 212 first downs.

Jami Cooksey Brown '04 | Volleyball 
Cooksey Brown remains one of the most decorated players in Muskingum volleyball history. A two-time All-OAC selection and Academic All-OAC honoree, she established the school record with 1,530 career kills and still ranks second all-time with 565 career blocks.

Her name is featured prominently throughout the Muskingum record book, including second and third-place rankings for single-season kills. Cooksey Brown helped guide the Muskies to the 2002 OAC Tournament Championship and an NCAA Tournament appearance, cementing her place among the program's all-time greats.

Lindsay Bramhall Eagan '06 | Softball 
Bramhall Eagan was a cornerstone of one of the most successful eras in Muskingum softball history. A transfer from the University of Dayton, she became a three-time All-OAC selection and First Team All-Region performer while helping elevate the program to national prominence.

During her three seasons with the Muskies, Muskingum posted an outstanding 127-20 overall record and 50-4 mark in conference play. The team captured three consecutive OAC regular-season championships, three OAC Tournament titles, and three NCAA Regional championships while advancing to the NCAA Division III World Series each season. Bramhall Eagan finished her career with a .387 batting average, 119 runs scored, and 79 RBIs.

Demetrius Bailey '12 | Men's Track & Field 
Bailey established himself as one of the finest jumpers in program history during his career from 2008-12. He captured seven Ohio Athletic Conference championships in the triple jump, including four indoor titles and three outdoor crowns.

Competing on the national stage, Bailey qualified twice for the NCAA Division III Outdoor Track & Field Championships, earning finishes of 16th in 2009 and 14th in 2010. His legacy continues in the Muskingum record books, where he still holds both the indoor triple jump school record of 14.28 meters and the outdoor triple jump record of 14.71 meters.