NASHVILLE – In July 2024, Trevecca Nazarene University selected a quintet of new members for its athletic hall of fame. The five new members are Alexa Rippy Phillips (Golf), Lindsey Stephens Holland (Softball), Kristen Johnson Robertson (Volleyball), Logan Rodgers (Track & Field / Cross Country), and Mike Mills (Baseball).
Alexa Rippy Phillips is one of the most decorated athletes in Trevecca history. Rippy was recruited and played for Trevecca Hall of Fame coach Michael Johnson, before finishing her career playing for David Head.
Lindsey Stephens Holland finished her career as one of the best two-way players (pitcher/hitter) in school history, her accolades include being a two-time All-American and two-time Great Midwest Player of the Year.
Kristen Johnson Robertson was the first Great Midwest Athletic Conference Player of the Year helping the Trojan program significantly bridging play from the NAIA to the NCAA Division II. Averaged a triple-double her junior season.
Logan Rodgers is the first Trevecca Track & Field or Cross-Country student-athlete inducted into the Trevecca Athletic Hall of Fame after being the first Trojan to make the NCAA Nationals in Track and Field.
Mike Mills played for some of the best baseball teams in the Elliot Johnson era, setting long standing records, particularly, his 2.12 earned run average as a freshman. He was drafted twice and played for several years in the San Deigo Padres organization.
Everyone is welcome to attend the 2024 Trevecca Hall of Fame induction ceremony as part of the 2024 Trevecca Hall of Fame weekend, the ceremony is on Saturday, November 2 at 10:30 AM.
The Trevecca Athletic Hall of Fame started in 1993.
The 2024 Hall of Fame Ceremony is set for the 2024 Trevecca Homecoming weekend, details to be announced soon.
2024 Trevecca Hall of Fame Class
Who is next? Be a part of the Hall of Fame process by nominating someone for consideration to a future Trevecca Hall of Fame class.
Trevecca Hall of Fame nominations (Nomination Process) can be sent to the Chair of the Trevecca Athletic Hall of Fame Committee, Gregory Ruff (gruff@trevecca.edu), or Trevecca Athletic Director, Mark Elliott (melliott@trevecca.edu).
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PHILLIPS RIPPY ALEXA
WOMEN'S GOLF
Clarksville, TN | Rossview High School
2013-2017
Alexa Rippy Phillips is one of the most decorated athletes in Trevecca history. Rippy was recruited and played for Trevecca Hall of Fame coach Michael Johnson, before finishing her career playing for David Head.
NCAA Division II National Championship participant (2017)
*First Trevecca and G-MAC women's golfer to compete at nationals
NCAA Super Regional (2017, 2016)
*First Trevecca and G-MAC women's golfer to compete at Super Regional
G-MAC Player of the Year (2017)
G-MAC Tournament Medalist (2017, 2016, 2015)
*Finished second, one stroke back of the Medalist, as a freshman in 2014
G-MAC All-Conference (2017, 2016, 2015, 2014)
G-MAC Freshman of the Year (2014)
G-MAC Player of the Month (three times)
G-MAC Player of the Week (five times)
G-MAC Women's Golf Scholar Athlete of the Year
CAREER MARKS
Recorded the most rounds played in program history (78) … most eagles (4) - two eagles at the NCAA National Tournament … holds the program record for birdies at 159 … finished her career 38th overall in national rankings.
2016-17
Became the first Trevecca and G-MAC golfer to compete at a NCAA Division II National Championship finishing 46th of 72 … also the first Trevecca and Great Midwest women's golfer to qualify for the NCAA D2 Super Regionals (finished 4th of 66) for the second consecutive year.
Earned a personal and program record five wins in 11 tournaments this season … recorded lowest score of her career in winning the Cumberland University Phoenix Invitational, shooting 69 … recorded the lowest average score in program history (77.19) … shot 80 or under for 20 of 25 rounds this season … shot 75 or lower in nine rounds this season … won three Individual Medalist Titles on the season.
2015-16
Became the first Trevecca or G-MAC women's golfer to reach the NCAA D2 Regional … played in 20 rounds with an all-time school record scoring average of 75.80 ... nationally ranked at 35 ... tied for first in season wins with four ... first in par or better rounds with four ... first in finishing percentage at 92.7% ... tied for first in counting scores with 20 ... first in season birdies with 41 crushing her previous record of 34 ... first in par three scoring with a 3.2805 average.
2014-2015
Played in 10 tournaments and 19 rounds and lowered her scoring average by more than a stroke over last season … the 19 rounds are a school season record … her 78.26 average is a Trevecca season record … shot a career-best low round of 74 twice, also the team season low … the 74's are tied for the third lowest rounds in school history … set a TNU 54-hole tournament record with a 230 … had a TNU season record 34 birdies … won the Medalist honor at two events … finished third at the season-opening Evann Parker … finished sixth at the Michael Corbett Classic … ended the season with a top-five finish in five straight tournaments – 5th at the Chick-fil-A, 3rd Battle for the Ridge, 1st OVU Invitational, 4th Bulldog Invitational, 1st G-MAC Championships … then finished 8th as an individual at the NCAA D2 Super Regional … helped team to a third consecutive G-MAC team championship … team claimed five championships – the Evann Parker Memorial, the Michael Corbett Fall Classic, the Battle for the Ridge, the Ohio Valley Invitational, and the G-MAC Championship.
2013-2014
Averaged 79.9 on the year while twice turning in a round of 75 ... in her first collegiate tournament, the Coastal Georgia Invitational, she shot 76-76=151 and tied for fifth (of 64) ... finished fourth (of 39) at the Trevecca Fall Invitational, shooting 82-80=162 ... at the Lee Flames Shootout she placed fifth (of 47) with a 77-83=160 ... at the NCAA Division l Tennessee State University Big Blue Classic she recorded a round of 75 to finish second (of 23) while competing against three D1 schools ... recorded six rounds in the 70's this year ... at the G-MAC championships she placed second, just one stroke behind the tournament Medalist.
LINDSEY STEPHENS HOLLAND
SOFTBALL
TRACK & FIELD
Somerset, Kentucky | Pulaski Co. High School
2011-2015
Finished her career as one of the best two-way players (pitcher/hitter) in school history, her accolades include being a two-time All-American and two-time Great Midwest Player of the Year. Held the Trevecca indoor and outdoor shot put record.
HONORS AND AWARDS
NFCA NAIA All-American (2012)
NCCAA All-American First Team (2013)
NCCAA National All-Tournament Team (2012)
NFCA Midwest Region First Team (2015, 2012)
Daktronics DII Midwest Region First Team (2015)
NCCAA Mid-East Region First Team (2013)
G-MAC Player of the Year (2014, 2015)
G-MAC All-Conference First Team (2014, 2015)
G-MAC Player of the Week (3/30/15, 4/6/15)
G-MAC Pitcher of the Week (4/8/13, 4/29/13)
*G-MAC = Great Midwest Athletic Conference
*NFCA = National Fastpitch Coaches Association
*NCCAA = National Christian College Athletic Association
*Trevecca Career Rankings: #6 batting avg. (.382), #7 runs (121), #5 hits (239), #3 doubles (61), #2 triples (14), #15 homeruns (13), #4 RBI (153), #4 extra base hits (88), #9 individual pitching wins (24/10), #11 innings pitched (231.6), #12 strikeouts (156)
2014-2015
Started all 50 games for the Trojans, mostly in the field with 14 pitching appearances with an 8-4 record in the circle.
At the plate, only struck out eight (8) times in 150 at bats ... clutch, she came to the plate with a runner on third and two out 14 times, 12 times she drove that runner home ... batted .431 with two outs ... 17 two-out RBI ... led the team with 62 hits, 17 doubles, five triples, 48 RBI.
*Conference Rankings - #1 with 17 doubles, five triples ... top five conference batting - slugging % (.714), hits (62), RBI (48), total bases (110), SAC flies (4).
*NCAA D2 Rankings - Top 50 nationally for doubles per game (.34), triples per game (0.1), triples (5), SAC flies (4).
2013-2014
Started 44 games for the Trojans ... 61 hits including 15 doubles, three triples, and two homeruns ... led conference in batting average (.409) ... tied for most hits in the conference ... fifth in slugging percentage (.591) ... pitched in 15 games for the Trojans with 11 starts ... first in the conference in hits and doubles allowed per game
2012-2013
Made 20 appearances in the circle going 9-4 ... had team-high with 11 complete games, two saves and 99.1 innings pitched ... struck out 53 batters and limited her opponents to a .230 batting average ... fanned a season-best eight batters twice (3/28 vs. Ursuline; May 9 vs. Central Baptist) ... offensively was third on the team with a .343 batting average ... collected 47 hits, 12 doubles, drove in 30 runs and scored 21 more.
2011-2012
Started 55 games as a freshman, leading the team with a .372 batting average ... also led team in hits (67), at-bats (180), doubles (17), and total bases (99) ... added three triples, three home runs, 34 RBI, 38 runs, and six stolen bases ... also made two appearances in the circle, notching one save.
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YEAR
|
ERA
|
W-L
|
APP-GS
|
CG
|
SHO
|
SV
|
IP
|
H
|
R
|
ER
|
BB
|
SO
|
|
2012
|
0.00
|
0-0
|
3-0
|
0
|
0 / 1
|
1
|
2.2
|
2
|
0
|
0
|
2
|
3
|
|
2013
|
3.17
|
9-4
|
20-14
|
11
|
3 / 2
|
2
|
99.1
|
88
|
55
|
45
|
46
|
53
|
|
2014
|
2.38
|
7-2
|
15-11
|
5
|
1 / 2
|
1
|
67.2
|
65
|
30
|
23
|
27
|
54
|
|
2015
|
2.65
|
8-4
|
14-10
|
4
|
0 / 0
|
0
|
63.1
|
60
|
30
|
24
|
27
|
46
|
|
TOTAL
|
2.76
|
24-10
|
52-35
|
20
|
4 / 5
|
4
|
233
|
215
|
115
|
92
|
102
|
156
|
|
YEAR
|
AVG
|
GP-GS
|
AB
|
R
|
H
|
2B
|
3B
|
HR
|
RBI
|
BB
|
HBP
|
SAC
|
SO
|
SB-ATT
|
|
2012
|
.372
|
56-56
|
183
|
37
|
68
|
16
|
4
|
3
|
38
|
8
|
2
|
5
|
18
|
6-7
|
|
2013
|
.343
|
41-40
|
137
|
21
|
47
|
12
|
2
|
1
|
30
|
4
|
3
|
2
|
14
|
3-6
|
|
2014
|
.409
|
44-44
|
149
|
29
|
61
|
15
|
3
|
2
|
37
|
6
|
6
|
2
|
10
|
5-6
|
|
2015
|
.403
|
50-50
|
154
|
33
|
62
|
17
|
5
|
7
|
48
|
13
|
3
|
5
|
9
|
10-12
|
|
TOTAL
|
.382
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191-190
|
623
|
120
|
238
|
60
|
14
|
13
|
153
|
31
|
14
|
14
|
51
|
28-31
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CAREER: Slugging Percentage .586 | On-Base Percentage.415
KRISTEN JOHNSON ROBERTSON
VOLLEYBALL
Thompson Station, TN | Independence High School
2010-2014
Kristen Johnson was the Great Midwest Athletic Conference Player of the Year playing for Jayme Crowley coached Trojans, significantly helping the program transition from the NAIA to NCAA Division II.
NCCAA All-American - 2012
NCCAA Region Player of the Year - 2012
Great Midwest Player of the Year - 2012
*first-ever G-MAC Volleyball Player of the Year
TranSouth All-Conference Honorable Mention - 2010
G-MAC Athlete of the Week (9/3/2012, 9/24/2012, 10/8/2012, 10/22/2012)
*first-ever G-MAC Volleyball Player of the Week
1199 Career Kills
*2nd most in NCAA Era
*3rd all-time (NCAA/NAIA)
27 career triple-doubles, averaged a triple-double as a junior
NCAA Era Rankings - 2nd most Points, Assists, Digs, Blocks and 3rd most career Service Aces
Finished career with the most matches played in NCAA Era
2013-14
Produced nine triple-doubles … hit a blistering .486 while recording a triple-double with game highs in kills (18) and assists (30) plus adding 12 digs in TNU's G-MAC Tournament Quarterfinal win against Ursuline Nov. 22 … averaged 2.55 kills per set, 3.82 assists per set and 2.5 digs per set ... also collected 42 total blocks ... had a team-best .249 attack percentage … played in 103 sets.
2012-13
As a junior recorded a triple double in 18 matches, averaging a triple double for the season with 12.09 kills, 15.11 assists, 11.17 digs per match.
First Trojan on the NCCAA All-American and Mid-East all region first team and was awarded the first-ever G-MAC Player of the Year award ... named Scott Jones all-classic team ... a Homestead-Holiday Inn Invitational All-Tournament selection ... recorded 18 triple-doubles on the year ... averaged 3.05 kills per set, 4.07 assists per set and 2.93 digs per set ... was the only player to rank in the top five in six G-MAC statistical categories.
2011-12
Appeared in 34 matches, playing in 122 games ... totaled 395 digs, 236 kills, 114 set assists, 44 block assists, 25 service aces, and eight solo blocks.
2010-11
Played in all 35 matches ... had 273 kills, 318 digs, 71 assists, and 31 service aces … produced double digit digs in 17 matches … had a season-high 10 blocks against Avila (10/15).
LOGAN RODGERS
TRACK & FIELD
CROSS COUNTRY
Denton, Texas | Denton Ryan HS
2013-2017
Logan Rodgers is the first Trevecca Track & Field or Cross-Country student-athlete inducted into the Trevecca Athletic Hall of Fame after being the first Trojan to make NCAA Nationals in Track and Field.
SCHOOL RECORDS
XC 5,000m 15:37.9
XC 8,000m 24:59.53
XC 10,000m 31:24
T&F Outdoor 10,000m 30:04
T&F Indoor 5,000m 14:21.39
*G-MAC T&F Indoor 5,000m
CROSS COUNTRY AWARDS AND HONORS
G-MAC Conference Individual Champion (2015)
G-MAC Runner of the Year (2014)
G-MAC Freshman of the Year (2013)
USTFCCCA All-Region (2015)
G-MAC All-Conference First Team (2013, 2014, 2015)
All-Conference Academic Team (2014)
USTFCCCA NCAA Division II All-Academic (2015)
G-MAC Athlete of the Week (9/15/14, 10/6/14, 10/20/14)
TRACK AND FIELD AWARDS AND HONORS
*Five Time G-MAC Indoor/Outdoor Individual Champion (5K or 10K)
*Three Time NCAA Nationals Provisional Qualifier (Outdoor 10K, 5K, Indoor 5K)
G-MAC Indoor Athlete of the Year (2015)
G-MAC Outdoor All-Conference (2017, 2016, 2015, 2014)
G-MAC Indoor All-Conference (2015)
G-MAC Scholar Athlete (2016, 2015)
G-MAC Athlete of the Week (12/7/15, 2/8/16, 5/28/16)
NCCAA Athlete of the Week twice (5/18/15, 4/1/15, 5/18/14, 4/1/14)
*Reached NCAA Division II Championships in 2016 Indoor, finishing 15th in 5K
*Won G-MAC 10K, setting G-MAC & TNU 10K Record in 2017
*Won G-MAC 10K in 2016 with a new G-MAC record time
*Won G-MAC 5K Indoor Championship in 2015
*Won G-MAC 5K Outdoor 2015
*Won G-MAC 10K Outdoor 2014
CROSS COUNTRY YEAR-BY-YEAR
2016
Redshirted following lone performance at the Trevecca Division II Regional Showcase, finishing 37th overall with a 28:19.8 in the 8000 Meter event
2015
Broke school record in 10K with a time of 31:24.00 on 11/7/15 ... Finished 2nd at the 2015 Great Midwest Individual Championship ...
2014
Set conference season record for 8K with 24:59.93 at the Greater Louisville Classic ... broke school 5000 Meter record at Cincinnati Queen City Invitational with a time of 15:37.9 ... broke school 8000 Meter record with 24:59.93 time at Greater Louisville Classic ... set school 10000 Meter record of 31:45.00 at NCAA Regional Championship
2013
Broke the Trevecca 8000 Meter record at Blue Ridge Open with a time of 25:57.02 finishing 10th ... finished sixth at G-MAC Championship meet with a time of 26:23.90 ...
TRACK AND FIELD YEAR-BY-YEAR
2017
INDOOR:
At Great Midwest Conference (G-MAC) Championship ran 5K in 15:33.31, finishing fourth overall
OUTDOOR:
Ran the 5K in 14:21.39 at John Creer Invite ... finished second overall in the 1500 Meter run with a time of 4:03.16 at the Rhodes College 7-Way Meet ... at Great Midwest Conference (G-MAC) Championship ran the 1500 Meter run in 4:07.38 ... won G-MAC 10K
2016
INDOOR:
Reached NCAA Division II Championships and finished 15th in the 5K (14:52.18) ... second in 3K run at G-MAC in 8:32.50
OUTDOOR:
Won Great Midwest Championships 10K with a record (G-MAC & TNU) time of 33:04.57 … finished second in the 5K at 15:36.08
2015
INDOOR:
Great Midwest 5K Champion ...
OUTDOOR:
Won Great Midwest Outdoor 5K 15:05.51 ...
2014
INDOOR:
Ran the mile at the first-ever Trevecca Indoor Track competition in Birmingham ... at 2nd meet (Tennessee State), finished third in the 5K with a 15:13.06 ... finished second in the 3K at the Capital City with a 8:59.41, first in the 5K (15:19.68).
OUTDOOR:
Won G-MAC 10K with a time of 33:04.89
MIKE MILLS
BASEBALL
6-1 | Right-Handed Pitcher |
St. Petersburg, Florida
1979-1982
Mike Mills played for some of the best baseball teams in the Elliot Johnson era and set long standing records, in particular his 2.12 earned run average as a freshman. He was drafted twice, and played for several years in the San Deigo Padres organization.
While playing for Elliot Johnson, also a member of the Trevecca Hall of Fame, the first three seasons of the all-time winningest coaches' career on the Hill. Trevecca amassed an 89-30 overall record during his three seasons and had a 30-11 conference mark.
Mills didn't waste time making his mark in the Trevecca record books. In his first season, he set the record for the lowest season earned run average, an ERA that is still fifth best after more than 50 years of Trevecca baseball - including NAIA and NCAA Era's.
All three of his season ERA totals rank in the top 12 of the NAIA era records and top 16 all-time, including the NCAA Era.
On the career front, in just three seasons, he collected 28 wins, tied for fourth best in the NAIA Era.
RECORDS / RANKINGS AT THE END OF TNU CAREER
1st Career ERA in school history, now 2nd - 2.41
2nd most Career Strikeouts in school history, now 7th - 222
2nd most Career Wins in school history, now 7th - 22
In his first season, 1980, Mills set the season earned run average record at Trevecca. A record that held for until 2004. His 2.12 ERA that season, is still fourth all-time.
His 2.36 ERA the following season, 1981, was the third best season ERA at the time, and is still seventh all-time.
His 2.69 ERA in 1982 was the fourth best at the time, it is still the 12th best.
Was drafted by the San Deigo Padres in the seventh round during the 1982 Major League Baseball draft. Mills reached the Triple A level, before an injury ended his run.
He started his pro career with the Reno Padres and also played for the Spokane Indians, Beaumont Golden Gators, Las Vegas Stars, Wichita Pilots, Dunedin Blue Jays, Knoxville Blue Jays, and the El Paso Diablos.
Mills was drafted in 1982 as well, in round 32 by the Cincinnati Reds.
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YEAR
|
G
|
CG
|
IP
|
H
|
R
|
ER
|
ERA
|
BB
|
K
|
HBP
|
WP
|
W-L
|
S
|
|
1980
|
12
|
7
|
68
|
47
|
35
|
16
|
2.12
|
36
|
63
|
2
|
5
|
7-3
|
0
|
|
1981
|
16
|
NA
|
95
|
80
|
54
|
25
|
2.36
|
69
|
87
|
1
|
6
|
7-4
|
1
|
|
1982
|
NA
|
NA
|
87
|
65
|
46
|
26
|
2.69
|
63
|
72
|
NA
|
NA
|
8-3
|
1
|
|
TOTALS
|
28(?)
|
7
|
250
|
192
|
135
|
67
|
2.41
|
168
|
222
|
3
|
11
|
22-10
|
2
|
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