Athletics Hall of Fame
Bill Schaefer played two seasons at middle defender for the Hawks after transferring from Missouri-Rolla (now Missouri S&T). He was selected to the NAIA All-District and All-Area teams in 1972 and ’73. Schaefer was also named to the NAIA All-Area Tournament Team. He was one of the first NSCAA All-American selections in program history, anchoring a defense giving up only 11 goals in 16 games in 1973.