[FRND] Friends University Welcomes Four New Entries into Athletics Hall of Fame

WICHITA, Kan. – Friends University has announced that four inductees have been chosen to enter the Athletics Hall of Fame. The new inductees for 2018 are: Doug Bacon, a 1976 graduate; Anthony Evans, a 1990 graduate; the 1968-69 Men's Basketball Team; and the 1977 Men's Golf Team.

"We are honored to recognize these alumni for their athletic accomplishments while at Friends," said Dr. Amy Bragg Carey, president of Friends University. "Friends has a long history of well-rounded student-athletes who not only perform well in their sport but also succeed in the classroom and in the community-at-large."

The honorees will be inducted during an award ceremony at 6 p.m. Friday, Oct. 5, as part of Friends University's Homecoming weekend.

Doug Bacon, 1976 graduate in health and physical education

Bacon starred on the Falcons' football team and was a four-year starter from 1972-75.

He quarterbacked the 1974 squad to an undefeated season in the KCAC, throwing for 687 yards and seven touchdown passes along with 291 yards rushing and another five touchdowns on the ground to earn All-KCAC and honorable-mention District 10 honors.

In the 1975 season, Bacon was also an All-KCAC performer after throwing five touchdown passes and 854 yards and rushing for 200 yards and nine scores.

Bacon then transitioned into the role of assistant football and baseball coach from 1976-78.

He was part of a staff that led the Friends Football squad to an undefeated KCAC season and conference championship in 1976 that resulted in a sixth-place national ranking. 

Bacon also helped the Falcon Baseball unit capture the 1977 KCAC title.

Anthony Evans, 1990 graduate in Business Administration

Evans lettered four seasons for the Falcon men's basketball team from 1987-90.

A three-time all-conference, all-district and all-defensive team pick, Evans contributed to three straight KCAC championship winning teams.

Evans wrapped up his career as the Falcons' all-time leader in steals and second in assists.

He was also selected as the team's Most Inspirational Player and was presented with the Wichita Eagle Falcons all-time first-team member award.

1968-69 Men's Basketball Team

The 1968-69 Men's Basketball Falcons, under the guidance of Head Coach and Athletic Director Jim McNerney, won the KCAC championship with a record of 20-4 and finished 20th in the final national rankings.

The squad produced multiple All-KCAC performers along with the conference's regular season MVP.

The Falcons also qualified for the men's district 10 tournament in Emporia, Kan. and finished the campaign with averages of 85.7 points per game while shooting 50 percent overall from the field.

1977 Men's Golf Team

The 1977 Men's Golf Falcons blitzed through the competition, winning all nine regular season invitationals they competed in.

The Falcons won the KCAC title for the first time since the program began in 1948, with multiple players earning All-KCAC recognition.

They also became the first and only KCAC and NAIA team to receive an invite to compete in the Missouri Valley Conference's Wichita State University Shocker Golf Classic.

At the Bethany Invitational, the four-man team shot a school-record 298 that still stands today.

For more information about the awards ceremony, visit friends.edu/homecoming.

Friends University, a Christian University of Quaker heritage, equips students to honor God and serve others by integrating their intellectual, spiritual and professional lives.