The University of Richmond will honor five individuals and one team in its 2025 Athletics Hall of Fame class, Vice President and Director of Athletics John P. Hardt announced Monday.

The Class of 2025 includes women’s tennis coach Mark Wesselink, doubles standouts Lesia Bilak-Schinnerer ’98 and Bridget Merrick ’98, men’s swimming five-time conference champion Brent Holsten ’94, and football captain Lawson “Buzz” Montsinger ’69. The 2004-05 women’s basketball team, which earned Richmond’s first NCAA tournament at-large berth, will be recognized as the Team of Distinction. 

The 48th Hall of Fame class will be inducted during a ceremony Friday, Oct. 17 and introduced at the Homecoming football game against Holy Cross on Saturday, Oct. 18. Tickets for the induction ceremony and reception will be available soon. 

Lesia Bilak-Schinnerer — Women’s Tennis, 1995-1998

Bilak-Schinnerer was a standout singles player and part of a nationally ranked doubles team with Bridget Merrick. She earned multiple All-CAA honors, won 50 singles matches and 66 doubles matches, and played one year on the women’s professional tour. 

Bridget Merrick — Women’s Tennis, 1995-1998

Merrick played No. 2 singles and No. 1 doubles, sharing Richmond’s Senior Female Athlete of the Year honors with Lesia Bilak-Schinnerer. Their doubles team reached No. 9 nationally and competed in the NCAA Doubles Championship. 

Brent Holsten — Men’s Swimming, 1990-1994

Holsten captured five conference titles, set six program records, and qualified for the ECAC Championships. He later served as a volunteer assistant coach, including for the 2004-05 women’s basketball team. 

Lawson “Buzz” Montsinger — Football, 1967-1969

Montsinger was a three-year starter and team captain who helped the Spiders win back-to-back conference titles, including the 1968 Tangerine Bowl. He later pursued a career in music and remained involved with Spider football. 

Mark Wesselink — Women’s Tennis, Coach 1989-2022

Wesselink led Richmond to nine conference championships, 11 NCAA appearances and eight conference Coach of the Year honors. He retired in 2022 and passed away in 2024. 

Team of Distinction — Women’s Basketball, 2004-05

The team earned Richmond’s first NCAA at-large berth after a 23-win season and reached a national ranking of No. 25. Senior captain Kate Flavin led the team in scoring and rebounding, marking a milestone in program history.