CHAPEL HILL – The 100th class of Patterson Medal winners, awarded to the University of North Carolina'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 are determined primarily on career athletic accomplishments. Dr. Joseph Patterson first presented the medal in 1924 to honor the memory of his brother, John Durand Patterson.
Recipients must have competed in at least three seasons for the Tar Heels and concluded their collegiate eligibility. Sportsmanship and leadership are also considered in selecting the awards.