On a big stage in Waco last year, Patrick Mahomes was inducted into the Texas High School Football Hall of Fame, and from the crowd, Brittany Mahomes watched and celebrated the moment. Now, one year later, the roles shift, as this time, Brittany Mahomes is the one heading toward a Hall of Fame moment of her own.

UT Tyler athletics officially announced its next Hall of Fame group. The department confirmed that Dr. Howard Patterson, Brittany Mahomes, and the 2016 Softball Team will form the sixth class entering the UT Tyler Athletics Hall of Fame.

“The 2026 UT Tyler Hall of Fame class is truly elite,” Director of Athletics Sam Ferguson said.

Shortly after the announcement, Ferguson expanded on why this class stands out from the rest. He emphasized the long-term impact each honoree has made, stating,

“Dr. Patterson’s leadership built a championship culture that continues to shape our university today. Brittany’s outstanding playing career was unmatched, as she found the net with frequency. Her career pales in comparison to the incredible work she has been doing to advance women in sport. Our 2016 NCAA Championship softball team left a lasting legacy on the field and continues to impact lives beyond it. We are deeply grateful for the excellence, leadership, and difference this remarkable group continues to make. This class is a great example to our student-athletes of what it means to be a Patriot. We are beyond excited to honor them and hear their stories in March.”

Brittany Mahomes’ playing career at UT Tyler speaks loudly on its own. From 2013 to 2016, she built one of the strongest resumes in women’s soccer history at the school. She finished second all-time in total points with 78 and goals with 31, while also ranking third in game-winning goals with 10 and assists with 16, and tying for third in total games played at 74.

And her 2016 season stands as the clearest reason for this Hall of Fame honor. That year, she set program highs with 40 points, 18 goals, and seven game-winning goals.

She also recorded four separate matches with three goals, tying the best single-game mark in school history and fully justifying her induction into the 2026 class.

Brittany Mahomes her 2026 Hall of Fame induction

The 2016 UT Tyler softball team already sits in a class of its own. That group became the first team in program history to bring home a National Championship, finishing the season at 49-5. Along the way, they closed the regular season with a 32-game winning streak and claimed the ASC Regular Season title, setting a standard that still defines Patriots athletics.

So, Brittany Mahomes’ reaction to her own induction shows how much the moment means to her.

Reflecting on her journey, she said, “I’m honored to be inducted into the UT Tyler Athletics Hall of Fame. My time at UT Tyler played a huge role in shaping my life, career, and the person I am today.”

She also added, “I’m especially grateful to Coach Webb—her belief in me, leadership, and constant support had an incredible impact on my journey both on and off the field. UT Tyler will always hold a special place in my heart. I’m so thankful for the experiences and the people who were part of making my time in Tyler one I will never forget.”

Meanwhile, that championship run did not come without adversity. After falling to East Texas Baptist in the ASC Championship game, the Patriots responded by going undefeated through the NCAA Regional and Super Regional rounds. At the Division III World Series, they pushed through early setbacks, rebounded against St. John Fisher, and then swept No. 11 Messiah College 3-0 and 7-0 to seal the first national title in school history.

However, Brittany Mahomes’ impact on women’s soccer stretches far beyond her college days. She became a founding co-owner of the Kansas City Current and played a key role in bringing the first stadium built specifically for women’s soccer to life.

So, this Hall of Fame recognition feels fully earned. Now, all eyes turn to March 28 at 9 a.m. at the Green Acres Baptist Church Crosswalk Conference Center, where many hope Patrick Mahomes will be there to celebrate her moment.