WHEELING — Some two decades after completing her brilliant collegiate career, the accolades continue to roll in for Suzie Dailer.

The Wheeling Central athletic legend enjoyed great hoop success at St. Bonaventure. So much so, she was inducted into the university’s hall of fame in 2006, just one season removed from her senior season.

Her induction into the St. Bonaventure shrine was a no brainer. The multi-talented guard was a three-time first-team Atlantic 10 honoree.

Dailer’s Bonnies’ hoop numbers were staggering: Fifth all-time leading scorer (1,422 points), fifth in career assists (449) and seventh in career steals (178). She led the nation in three-point goals as a sophomore (99). That same campaign, Dailer led the conference with her 19 points and 6 assist per-game-averages.

A little icing on her cake came via winning the National Women’s 3-Point Shootout at the NCAA Women’s Final Four as a senior.

So it comes as no surprise that the classy hoop star has been tabbed to be a member of the Atlantic 10 Basketball Legends Class of 2017. The Legends program was established just four years ago and pays tribute to players who have had a major and lasting impact on their school. She definitely did that.

The Legends’ award is the second major prize to come Dailer’s way in just a few months. This past October, she was just one of 12 former Maroon Knights to be inducted into the inaugural class of the Wheeling Central Hall of Fame.

“I feel an overwhelming sense of pride to be recognized for playing the game that I love and the game that has opened door after door for me in many aspects of my life,” Dailer said. “I am truly humbled and honored to be recognized with such outstanding coaches and players in such a reputable conference.”

At Wheeling Central, Dailer was a three-time all-stater in basketball. She scored 1,381 points, helping the Knights to three straight OVAC Class AA championships. Central posted a sparkling 77-17 record during her career.

In tennis, the 1991 Central grad also lettered four years, winning a state doubles championship (with Pam Butch) as a senior. She helped the Knights to three OVAC titles.

She lettered twice in volleyball while earning first-team All-OVAC honors as a senior, helping the team to a 37-5 record and the OVAC title and a Class AA runner-up finish in the state tournament.

“I am both humbled and honored to have been selected to be a member of the inaugural Hall of Fame class for Wheeling Central,” Dailer said. “To be included in this class was as surprise because of so many great athletes and individuals who have played for the Maroon Knights before me. And being recognized by the school that I continue to be a part of as a coach is even a greater blessing.”

Dailer has a bachelor’s degree in physical education and a bachelor’s degree in nursing. She has taught at the elementary level. She practices nursing and calls it “my true calling in life.”

She is the director of Health and Wellness for the Sisters of St. Joseph at Mount St. Joseph.

“I believe that I am exactly where I am meant to be. I feel a great desire in my heart to serve others and to give of myself, so that I may share the gifts from God that I have been blessed with. As a nurse and as a coach, I am so very grateful to have opportunity after opportunity to care for those who mean so much to me.”

The Legends ceremony is scheduled for Friday, March 3 in Richmond, Va., prior to the Atlantic 10 Women’s Basketball Championship quarterfinals.

In addition to the St. Bonaventure and Wheeling Centrals hall of fame, Dailer is also enshrined in the OVAC Hall of Fame.

BUBBA’S BITS

STEELERS FANS have to be disappointed by the Black & Gold’s performance against New England a week ago. Pittsburgh was outplayed and outcoached. The Steelers’ fate was sealed when they couldn’t punch the ball in from the Pats’ one. Antonio Browns needs to just shut up and play. Le’Veon Bell needs to stay healthy while taking and passing all his drug tests. Ben Roethlisberger will not be retiring for many years, neither will be Tom Brady. So if Pittsburgh wants to ever beat New England in the playoffs it must do so by gaining home-field advantage.

THE OHIO State University women’s basketball team is 18-5 overall and 8-1 in Big Ten play. River High product Jensen Caretti has played in 12 of those contests. The freshman guard is averaging 2.7 points and 2.9 rebounds per game.

THE FRANCISCAN University rugby team has earned a noteworthy distinction. The Barons are ranked No. 10 by the National Small College Rugby Organization. Franciscan won the the Three Rivers Rugby Conference title.

THE SAINT Vincent men’s basketball team is enjoying another successful season under the guidance of D.P. Harris. The Wheeling Park product has guided the Bearcats to a 14-4 overall mark and a 10-1 PAC record.

IT IS still January but the prep basketball season in Ohio is winding down. The OHSAA will hold its girls’ super sectional drawings a week from today.

I AM a big Matt Johnson fan. I was disappointed to see him yield the Barnesville Shamrock football post. He not only built an OVAC-winning and playoff-entrant squad, he is a great molder of young men. Discipline was a foundation with his program. Matt is young enough to return to the coaching ranks down the road. I hope that happens.

THE INAUGURAL Skip Prosser Classic was nothing short of a resounding success Thursday. A packed gym and an overtime game between Wheeling Central and Linsly made for the ideal night. Moreover, money was raised to provide scholarships for students at both schools. Event organizers deserve kudos.