The University of Wisconsin Oshkosh Athletics Hall of Fame increased its roster to 183 members with the May 3 induction of Tiffany (Fox) Otte, Casey Kopitzke and Pat Ebel. The ceremony was held at UW Oshkosh’s Alumni Welcome and Conference Center.

The UW Oshkosh Hall of Fame was established in 1974 to give tribute and deserved recognition to former athletes, coaches and friends of the University. It is also intended to enhance school tradition by honoring those people who have shown exceptional ability while on the UW Oshkosh campus and since graduation.

Tiffany (Fox) Otte achieved All-America status four times in aiding UW Oshkosh to three NCAA Division III team championships from 1986-90. Fox was a three-time cross country All-American from 1986-88 and helped UW Oshkosh win its first two national titles in the sport in 1987 and 1988. She placed sixth individually at the 1987 NCAA Division III Championship, 16th in 1988 and 20th in 1986.

Casey Kopitzke was a two-time All-American before being drafted by the Chicago Cubs in the 27th round of the 1999 Major League Baseball First-Year Player Draft. The De Pere High School graduate helped the Titans to a 102-19 record, three WIAC championships and one NCAA Division III World Series appearance from 1997-99.

Pat Ebel played a strong coaching role in helping the UW Oshkosh women’s track & field program capture eight national championships and six conference titles from 2002-12.

As head coach from 2010-12, Ebel guided the Titans to a pair of NCAA Division III championships and three WIAC crowns. UW Oshkosh’s most dominant season came in 2011 when it swept both the indoor and outdoor titles at the national and conference championships. Ebel’s indoor and outdoor teams placed second in the country in both 2010 and 2012. He coached athletes to 53 All-America citations during his three years as head coach, including 15 national titles. As an assistant coach from 2002-09, Ebel helped UW Oshkosh to three consecutive NCAA Division III indoor championships from 2004-06 and NCAA Division III outdoor titles in 2004, 2006 and 2007. He coached athletes in the throws to 59 All-America awards, including 17 national championships. Ebel helped guide the Titans to three WIAC titles – two outdoor and one indoor.

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