Bev Buckley Elected for SSC Hall of Fame

MELBOURNE, Fla. (August 1, 2025) - The Sunshine State Conference is proud to announce its 2025 Hall of Fame class.
 
The inductees of the SSC's 25th Hall of Fame class are Beverly "Bev" Buckley (Rollins, women's tennis Head Coach), Bill Evers (Eckerd, baseball), Bill Jurgens (Florida Tech, Athletic Director), Gregory Malfitano (Lynn, Senior Major Gift Officer), Pete Meyer (Florida Southern, baseball Head Coach / Athletic Director), Stephanie Quinones (Nova Southeastern, women's soccer), Francis X. Reidy (Saint Leo, Vice President / Athletic Director), Daniel Stapf (Barry, men's golf), Carolyn Stone (Palm Beach Atlantic, Vice President for Intercollegiate Athletics), and Ronald L. Vaughn (Tampa, University President).

Buckley is synonymous with Rollins women's tennis. She was inducted into the Rollins Sports Hall of Fame in 1993 after her standout playing career from 1972-75. She then took over as head coach of the program in 1986, and enjoyed nearly unrivaled success in the Division II ranks. She retired following the 2024 season with 535 career wins, which ranks 7th all-time. Over her 38 years at the helm, Buckley coached 22 ITA All-Americans, six SSC Players of the Year, two SSC Freshmen of the Year, and 62 ITA Scholar Athleties. From 1994-2014, the Tars made the NCAA tournament in twenty straight seasons. Though a national championship was never claimed, the Tars made the semifinals two-times. Additionally, Buckley coached Angie Zguna to an individual national championship. 
 
The SSC Hall of Fame was established in 1991 to recognize individuals who have made outstanding contributions to the league. Its purpose is to perpetuate the memory of those who brought distinction, honor, and excellence to the league. Conference officials selected a charter class in 1992, with 21 individuals honored. The 2025 class brings the number of SSC Hall of Fame inductees to 223.

The league will usher in the 10 newest members on Saturday, October 4th, during the SSC Hall of Fame brunch and celebration. The event will take place in Miami Shores on the campus of Barry University.