Bolivar, Mo. - SBU Director of Athletics Mike Pitts announced today that Citizens Memorial Healthcare is the new title sponsor of the Bearcat Athletics Hall of Fame.  The Athletics Hall of Fame was reorganized four years ago and will see four new members inducted this February, during the 4th annual SBU Athletics Honors Night.  A new physical location of the Hall of Fame was installed last summer and can be seen in the front lobby of the Meyer Sports Center.

“We are absolutely delighted that CMH is our new title sponsor for the Honors Night Banquet, during which we recognize our senior student-athletes and our SBU Athletics Hall of Fame,” SBU Director of Athletics Mike Pitts said. “It's the most important night of the year for SBU Athletics. I would like to personally thank Mr. Babb for his support of this great event, and also the great role that CMH plays in our community.”

Citizens Memorial Healthcare (CMH) is one of the leading providers of healthcare in southwest Missouri.  CMH has grown tremendously since its opening in 1982 and now employees nearly 1,700 employees in eight counties in southwest Missouri.

SBU President Dr. Pat Taylor states: "I sincerely appreciate CMH sponsoring the annual SBU Athletics Hall of Fame Banquet.  For years, CMH has been very supportive of activities on the SBU campus and their friendship is deeply valued. The Hall of Fame Banquet is an exciting event on our campus and with the support of CMH we will be able to honor former great athletes and outstanding current athletes."

The fourth annual Honors Night will take place Feb. 4 at 6 p.m. in the Intramural Gym of the Meyer Sports Center.  For more information please contact the SBU Athletics Department at 417-328-1784.