Erin Matson, Austin O'Connor Win 2022-23 Patterson Medals

Posted Jun 23, 2023
The 100th class of Patterson Medal winners, awarded to UNC's most outstanding student-athletes, includes three-time field hockey National Player of the Year Erin Matson and two-time wrestling national champion Austin O'Connor.­­ Patterson Medals, determined on career athletic accomplishments, were first presented by Dr. Joseph Patterson in 1924. (GoHeels.com)

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