DURHAM, N.C. – Six individuals were inducted into the Alex M. Rivera North Carolina Central University Athletics Hall of Fame during a ceremony prior to the Eagles' football victory over Winston-Salem State on Saturday, Sept. 18.
 
The newest members of the NCCU Athletics Hall of Fame are Emanuel Chapman, men's basketball (2010-14); Jeremy Ingram, men's basketball (2010-14); Clarisse Steans, softball (2004-06); Benjamin Tate, football (1979-82); Zakia VanHoose, women's basketball (1998-2002); and Melvin Wallace, football (1982-85).

Emanuel Chapman, men's basketball (2010-14)
NCCU's all-time leader in career assists (617). Ranks second in NCCU history in career steals (173). Holds NCCU single-season assists record (217 in 2013-14). As a senior in 2013-14, voted All-MEAC Third Team, BOXTOROW HBCU All-America Second Team, NABC All-District 15 Team. Helped lead team to the 2013-14 MEAC Tournament Championship and a No. 14 seed in the NCAA Division I Men's Basketball Tournament, the highest-ever seed for any HBCU team and NCCU's first appearance in March Madness as a Division I program.

Jeremy Ingram, men's basketball (2010-14)
Named 2013-14 MEAC Men's Basketball Player of the Year, becoming just the second Eagle in school history to earn conference player of the year honors. Also as a senior in 2013-14, voted as the 2014 MEAC Tournament Most Outstanding Performer, First Team NABC All-District 15 Team, Lou Henson All-America Team, and BOXTOROW HBCU National Player of the Year. Two-time First Team All-MEAC. Two-time NCCSIA All-State First Team. Ranks as NCCU's sixth all-time leading scorer (1,525 points), while ranking first in free throws made (437), third in 3-point field goals (170) and 12th in steals (122). As a senior, became only the second player in NCCU history to score more than 700 points in a season (708), averaging 20.8 points per game. Helped lead team to the 2013-14 MEAC Tournament Championship and a No. 14 seed in the NCAA Division I Men's Basketball Tournament, the highest-ever seed for any HBCU team and NCCU's first appearance in March Madness as a Division I program.

Clarisse Steans, softball (2004-06)
Voted as the 2005 CIAA Softball Player of the Year, three-time All-CIAA First Team honoree, three-time CIAA All-Tournament Team selection, and the 2004 CIAA Softball Rookie of the Year. Led the Lady Eagles to the 2006 CIAA Tournament Championship and first-ever NCAA playoff appearance. In just three seasons, wrapped up her career with more than twice as many pitching victories (61) and strikeouts (473) than any other Lady Eagle in school history.

Benjamin Tate, football (1979-82)
Selected First Team All-CIAA in 1982. Ended NCCU career as the school's third-leading career rusher with 2,275 yards (currently sixth). In 1982, became just the second Eagle to rush for more than 1,000 yards in a season, currently ranking fifth in a single-season with 1,036 ground yards. Broke the school's single-game record with 215 rushing yards against Bowie State on Oct. 30, 1982 (currently ranks fifth). Team's leading rusher in both 1981 and 1982. Still holds NCCU record for rushing attempts in a game (42 vs. Morgan State, Oct. 16, 1982). Four-year starter at running back, including 1980 CIAA championship team. Selected by the Detroit Lions in the 11th round of the 1983 NFL Draft.

Zakia VanHoose, women's basketball (1998-2002)
Played in more basketball victories than any other Lady Eagle in school history. Set NCCU career record with 342 assists. Only Lady Eagle in school history to amass more than 500 rebounds, 300 assists and 300 steals. As a senior in 2001-02, selected as the 2002 CIAA Defensive Player of the Year, named to the First-Team All-CIAA Team for the second straight season, voted to the 2002 NCAA Division II South Atlantic Region All-Tournament Team, selected as BCSIDA (HBCU) First Team All-American. Broke NCCU single-season record with 111 steals. Topped the CIAA in steals with 3.58 per game (ranked 11th in NCAA). Led the team with 106 assists and 60 three-point field goals made (second in CIAA). Named to 2001 CIAA All-Tournament Team. Helped team advance to the "Sweet Sixteen" of the 2002 NCAA Division II Championships.

Melvin Wallace, football (1982-85)
Named First Team All-CIAA in 1985. NCCU's all-time career interceptions leader (22). Led the team in interceptions in each of his final three seasons with eight in 1985 (tied for second on NCCU's single-season list), six in 1984, and seven in 1983 (tied for fourth on NCCU's single-season list). Set the school record with three interceptions in a game. His 27 passes defended in 1985 (19 pass break-ups, 8 interceptions), ranks fourth in NCCU single-season history.
  
For more information about the Alex M. Rivera NCCU Athletics Hall of Fame, including a complete list of inductees and details about the nomination process, visit NCCUEaglePride.com.