Newsome, Thompson chosen for Athletic Hall of Fame

Lorenzo Newsome ’84 and Bruce Thompson ’91 will both be recognized for their contributions to the men’s basketball program.

A native of Oxon Hill, Md., Newsome played while earning his Bachelor of Science in business management from Pitt-Bradford in 1984. Newsome, who is 6 feet, 5 inches, played forward with extreme confidence, even as a freshman. His power driving to the basket was daunting for opponents while his quickness to fill the lanes on the Panthers’ fast breaks was exceptional.

Newsome was a great leaper who could defend the opposing teams’ tallest players, but most surprising was his shooting touch from 20 feet. He ranks ninth on the career scoring list with 1,291 points and fourth with 692 rebounds.

He is the president and chief investment officer at Xavier Capital Management LLC and is an active member of the Pitt-Bradford Alumni Association.

Thompson is a native of Latrobe who was a four-year starter for the Panthers. He earned his Bachelor of Science in business management from 1987 to 1991.

Thompson proved to be a team leader even as a freshman and was a strong player who ran the floor well. He was selected as a team captain during his junior and senior years and is best known as a clutch shooter, solid rebounder and a great foul shooter.

The 6-foot-six-inch forward is eighth on the Pitt-Bradford men’s career scoring list with 1,336 points. He is also third in career free throws made with 410 and also set a Pitt-Bradford record with 27 consecutively made free throws.

The two men will be honored at a brunch to be held at 10:30 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 2, in the Mukaiyama University Room. For reservations, call the Office of Alumni Relations at (814)362-5091.

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