FARMINGTON, Maine – The University of Maine at Farmington (UMF) Department of Athletics will host the Class of 2024 Hall of Fame induction ceremony on Friday, November 22nd. The event will take place on campus in the North Dining Hall at 111 South Street, Farmington. The evening will begin with appetizers at 5:30 PM, followed by dinner at 6:30 PM, with the induction ceremony to follow.

Tickets for the event are $30 for adults, $15 for children ages 6-12, and free for children five and under. Follow this LINK to register for the event.

The UMF Athletics Hall of Fame Class of 2024 features four former athletes and one long-time administrator.

Karen (Sirois) Magnusson '07 is among the five honorees. Magnusson is one of the most decorated athletes in UMF Women's Basketball history. A natural winner, she graduated as one of the most successful athletes in UMF Athletics history, finishing her collegiate career with an impressive 89-22 record. A 1,000-point scorer, she is one of just 19 players in program history to achieve this milestone.

During her career, Magnusson won three North Atlantic Conference (NAC) Championships in the 2003-04, 2005-06, and 2006-07 seasons. In the 2003-04 season, the NAC did not have an automatic qualifier for the NCAA Division III tournament, so despite winning the conference championship, Farmington did not advance to the tournament. However, in both the 2005-06 and 2006-07 seasons, Magnusson and the Beavers earned bids to the NCAA Division III tournament. Notably, the 2005-06 team became the first women's basketball team in program history to qualify for the NCAA tournament.

Magnusson was a versatile player, making an impact on both ends of the court. As a freshman, she quickly established her presence, averaging 12.25 points, 4.5 rebounds, 4.25 assists, and 3.21 steals per game. That season, she helped lead the Beavers to a NAC Championship, defeating Husson University 61-50. Magnusson earned North Atlantic Conference 1st Team All-Conference and NAC All-Tournament team honors in her rookie season.

In her sophomore season, she averaged 10.38 points, 3.12 rebounds, 5.23 assists, and 2.88 steals per game, leading the Beavers back to the NAC Championship game. Although they lost the title game 65-56 to Maine Maritime Academy, Magnusson was named to the NAC 1st Team All-Conference and NAC All-Tournament teams.

Magnusson and the Beavers avenged their loss to Maine Maritime in the 2005-06 season, winning the NAC Championship 55-53. This victory earned the Beavers their first NCAA tournament appearance, though they lost to Norwich University 76-63. For the season, Magnusson averaged 9.89 points, 3.29 rebounds, 4.14 assists, and 2.32 steals per game. She was named a NAC All-Conference honorable mention and to the NAC All-Tournament team that year.

Magnusson capped off her career with an outstanding senior season, statistically her best, and helped the Beavers achieve a program-best 25-4 record. They secured their second consecutive NAC Championship by defeating Maine Maritime and advanced to face Brandeis in the NCAA tournament. Individually, Magnusson averaged 11.9 points, 4.41 rebounds, 4.72 assists, and 2.93 steals per game and was named to the NAC 1st Team All-Conference.

Over her career, Magnusson amassed 1,235 points, 508 assists, 427 rebounds, and 315 steals. She finished her career as the 5th leading scorer in program history and remains the program's all-time leader in assists.

Joining Magnusson in the 2024 Hall of Fame Class are Travis Magnusson, Bobby Deetjen, Zac Reed, and Julie Davis.