UB Athletics Announces Hall of Fame Class of 2024

BRIDGEPORT, Conn. – University of Bridgeport's Vice President of Athletics and Recreation Jay Moran has announced the three individuals who have been selected into the Bridgeport Athletics Hall of Fame Class of 2024. The celebrated inductees will be enshrined into the Hall of Fame this coming fall.

The 2024 Hall of Fame class is comprised of John Ascenzia (Baseball, '15), Emily Repko (Gymnastics, '12) and David Boykin (Men's Basketball, '11).

The 2024 Hall of Fame induction ceremony will take place during Homecoming Weekend at the Knights Fest Gala (Oct. 19). Tickets for the Knights Fest Gala can be purchased HERE.

"Our newest hall of fame class represents three of Bridgeport's best to ever wear the Purple and White," said Moran. "John, Emily and Dave served as terrific ambassadors for UB during their time here while accumulating some of the greatest accomplishments that we have ever seen. We are excited to celebrate the extraordinary impact that they have had on our department this fall."

John Ascenzia '15, Baseball

Hailing from right down the street in West Haven, Ascenzia put together one of the best careers in UB baseball history. A career .308 hitter, the local product racked up 183 total hits and 85 RBIs across 174 career games. He also finished with 92 runs scored, 76 walks and 34 stolen bases.

Ascenzia was a two-time all-conference performer, being named to the All-ECC First Team in 2015 and Second Team in 2013. He was also tabbed All-Region following both seasons by the ABCA and NCBWA.

Ascenzia's legacy stretches to the defensive side of the ball as well. The sure-handed shortstop made just three errors (189 chances) in his final season in route to being the program's first ABCA Division II National Gold Glove winner. Ascenzia was the only player from the East Region to make the national team.  

Following his illustrious collegiate career, Ascenzia went on to play professionally for the River City Rascals of the Frontier League.

Emily Repko '12, Gymnastics 

A three-year team captain, Repko helped kickstart a gymnastics dynasty for UB in the late 2000's into the 2010's. The Pennsylvania native served as a cornerstone member of four consecutive USAG National Championships from 2009-2012.

Repko finished in the top-five on beam in all four of her USAG appearances, including a first-place finish in the 2012 team finals. She posted a career-best mark of 9.925 that day, which was her third score of 9.9 or better that season.

Beam wasn't the only event in which Repko excelled, but also on floor. She recorded a career-high score of 9.925 in a tri-meet victory in 2012 while twice finishing sixth in the event at USAGs (2011 and 2012).

Repko's illustrious career also featured being named an individual event specialist alternate at the 2011 NCAA Ann Arbor Regional and tying for ninth on beam at the 2012 NCAA Raleigh Regional (9.800).

In addition to all the individual success, Repko played a huge role during UB's highest team score in program history (2012). Repko posted a pair of 9.9's on floor and beam that helped the Purple Knights pick up their highest-ever mark at 196.35.

David Boykin '11, Men's Basketball

Despite only playing three seasons at UB, Boykin's legacy (and numbers) will live on forever in The Park City. The Fordham transfer eclipsed 1,000 career points in just 79 games while also posting career averages of 3.0 rebounds, 2.7 assists and 1.4 steals per contest.

Boykin's terrific numbers helped UB make the NCAA Tournament twice in his three seasons, in addition to winning the ECC regular-season and tournament titles in 2010. He was a three-time All-ECC performer, being named to the first team as both a junior and senior. He was also tabbed to the Daktronics All-Region Second Team in 2010-11.

Boykin's production was mainly supplied by precision shooting. The White Plains native finished with 196 three-pointers, which amounts to 2.4 makes per game. Boykin's three-point percentage finished at a stellar 40% across nearly 500 attempts.  

On the court excellence told just part of the story for Boykin. He was recognized for his academic efforts (and athletic talents) when he was voted as the 2010 ECC Men's Basketball Scholar-Athlete of the Year.

Following his terrific UB career, Boykin went on to play professionally in Germany, China, Colombia, and Brazil. He is also the founder and director of a grassroots basketball organization called Life Thru Hoops.

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