ALVA, OKLAHOMA - Northwestern Oklahoma State Athletics is set to announce the 2026 Hall of Fame inductee class. This years class consists of four new members which include: Greg Johnson (Football/Track 1979-1983), Melvin Swift (Basketball 1987-1989), Mario Woodson (Basketball 2000-2002), Jeff Allen (Baseball 1983-1987).
 
These four will be inducted into the Ranger Hall of Fame with ceremonies on Saturday, January 31st, 2026. The 34th Hall of Fame class will be honored at a luncheon in the Student Center Ballroom at 11:30 a.m, and formally inducted during halftime of the men's basketball game against Arkansas Tech University later that afternoon in Percefull Fieldhouse at 3 p.m.
 
The luncheon is open to the public, but reservations are required. Tickets are $25 per person. If you have questions or would like to make reservations, please feel free to contact us at 580-327-8593, by email at nwalumni@nwosu.edu or you may contact Patrick Inkpen in Athletic Communications at 580-327-8639 or piinkpen@nwosu.edu. Past inductees will be recognized during halftime of the women's game. The women's game will tip off at 1 p.m., and the men's game is scheduled for 3 p.m.
 
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