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American University will induct four standout former athletes into the Stafford H. “Pop” Cassell Hall of Fame Class of 2027: field hockey’s Anne-Meike de Wiljes, basketball’s Jen Dumiak, runner Dustin Emrani and volleyball player Monika Záveská. Their careers included championship success, individual honors and academic achievement across four sports.

By the Numbers
  • 21 combined Patriot League team and individual championships.
  • De Wiljes: 59-29 team record and four NCAA Tournament appearances.
  • Dumiak: 1,399 career points and 478 assists.
  • Emrani: 12 Patriot League titles.
  • Záveská: 4,055 assists and four Patriot League championships.
What’s Next

The inductees will be honored at a dinner and ceremony on Friday, Feb. 5, at the Alan and Amy Meltzer Center for Athletic Performance. They will be recognized at halftime of American’s men’s basketball game against Loyola Maryland on Saturday, Feb. 6, at 4 p.m. in Bender Arena.

Bottom Line

The class celebrates four athletes whose impact reached beyond titles and records, strengthening American’s athletic programs through sustained competitive and academic excellence.