Matthew Lackman (3/17/2025) - Athlete Awards - Alvernia University Athletics

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Matthew Lackman

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Week Of

3/17/2025
Sport

Men's Wrestling
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Matthew Lackman made Alvernia history on Saturday, becoming the first NCAA National Champion for Alvernia. Lackman won the 165 lb title at the Division III Men’s Wrestling National Championship, taking down Augsburg’s Cooper Willis by a 6-0 decision. Lackman also won via three decisions and a sudden victory to make his way to the championship bout on Saturday. He gave up just two points - both on escapes - throughout the tournament.

Athlete Awards
Date	Athlete	Sport
10/13/2014	Liz Newman	Women's Volleyball
10/6/2014	James Bangar	Men's Ice Hockey (Club)
10/6/2014	Cassandra Noray	Women's Tennis
9/29/2014	Brett Fernandes	Men's Golf
9/29/2014	Margaret Wentzel	Field Hockey
9/22/2014	Margaret Wentzel	Field Hockey
9/22/2014	Zach Rider	Men's Soccer
9/15/2014	Jessica Plunkett	Women's Soccer
9/15/2014	R.J. Cummings	Men's Golf
9/8/2014	Jamie Morris	Women's Volleyball
9/8/2014	Alex Martyn	Men's Soccer
4/28/2014	Rose Thress	Women's Golf
4/28/2014	Matt Backlund	Baseball
4/21/2014	Felicia McKenna	Softball
4/21/2014	Bobby Ranken	Men's Golf
4/14/2014	Dennis Sult	Men's Tennis
4/14/2014	Amanda Turner	Softball
4/7/2014	Brianna Fisher	Softball
4/7/2014	Mike Weinhold	Baseball
3/31/2014	Brooke Campione	Women's Lacrosse