VIDEO | Pros vs. Joes
Wingate, N.C.----The Wingate University athletic department hosted the 13th annual WUSPYS Wednesday night, celebrating another impressive year of Bulldog athletics. Fifteen total WUSPYS were handed out, along with each team handing out their two awards. The women's golf team led the way with four WUSPYS on Wednesday night, including Team of the Year honors along with Athlete and Freshman of the Year. Track and Field and Men's Lacrosse picked up a pair of trophies apiece. Winners are below, along with highlight videos from each category. Fans can also
watch the Pros vs. Joes video that aired at Wednesday night's show. For a full history of the WUSPYS, go to
www.wingatebulldogs.com/wuspys.
MALE BREAKTHROUGH ATHLETE (WATCH FULL HIGHLIGHT VIDEO)
WINNER | Quad Williams (Lacrosse)
- Registered 40 saves in 230 minutes of action through his first two seasons at Wingate
- Has piled up 177 saves this year, starting all 19 games for the #6 Bulldogs
- Leads the SAC in save percentage, helping WU rank second in the conference in goals-against average
Other Nominees:
Rodrigo De La Torre (Tennis)
Chad Harvey (Baseball)
Jordan Miller (Basketball)
Luca Poppe (Cross Country/Track & Field)
Alex Smyre (Swimming)
FEMALE BREAKTHROUGH ATHLETE (WATCH FULL HIGHLIGHT VIDEO)
WINNER | Maddie Hoffman (Volleyball)
- After collecting 200 digs through her first 2 seasons, Hoffman piled up 607 digs in 2024
- The All-SAC and All-Region libero earned AVCA honorable mention All-Americans
- Led a defense that ranked 7th nationally in opponents hitting percentage, winning SAC & Region titles
Other Nominees:
Riley Boone (WLAX)
Evie Brooks (Cross Country/Track & Field)
Jillian Thomas (Softball)
NEWCOMER OF THE YEAR (Non-Freshman) (WATCH FULL HIGHLIGHT VIDEO)
WINNER | Kathryn McCabe (Women's Lacrosse)
- SAC Defensive Player of the Year and 1st Team All-SAC honoree
- Leads the SAC in draw controls and caused turnovers, ranking 2nd in ground balls
- Ranks in the top 20 in the nation in all 3 categories, helping WU lead the nation in caused turnovers
Other Nominees:
Vinny Butrico (Men's Lacrosse)
Mia Cabrera (WXC & WTF)
Joaquin Campos (MTF & MXC)
Elsa Lamphere (Volleyball)
Aniyah Oliver (Women's Basketball)
Sean Sullivan (BSB)
PLAY OF THE YEAR (WATCH FULL HIGHLIGHT VIDEO)
WINNER | Titouan Le Grix wins national title at Indoor Mile
- The senior picked up the second individual national title of his career at the D2 Indoors
- Le Grix ran a 27.09 in the final 200 meters, finishing the mile in 3:59.15 to win the title
- His NCAA D2 meet record helped Wingate finish 7th at the Indoor national meet
Other Nominees:
Men's Cross Country finishes 1-6 at NCAA Regionals
Kendall Taylor game-winner vs. Mars Hill
Kaleigh Wilgeroth OT game-winner vs. Florida Tech
Sophie Husted deep goal against Mount Olive
Sean Clark double overtime winner at Newberry (SAC Quarterfinals)
UPSET OF THE YEAR (WATCH FULL HIGHLIGHT VIDEO)
WINNER | Men's Lacrosse at #2 Limestone (SAC Semifinals)
- The #10 Bulldogs punched their ticket to the SAC title game with a 17-16 OT win at #2 Limestone
- The Saints jumped out to a 7-1 lead, but Wingate scored 7 straight, taking a 9-8 halftime lead
- LU scored late to force OT, but Sam Goss scored with just over a minute left to give WU the win
Other Nominees:
Women's Basketball vs. #13 Coker
Men's Basketball vs. #6 Lincoln Memorial
Football at #12 Lenoir-Rhyne
Men's Soccer at #3 Florida Tech
Acro & Tumbling at King
Field Hockey vs. #7 Mount Olive
Men's Swimming wins at Queens
GAME OF THE YEAR (WATCH FULL HIGHLIGHT VIDEO)
WINNER | Football SAC title game vs. Carson-Newman
- The Bulldogs avenged their lone SAC loss of the year in style, downing C-N 28-13 in the title game
- WU held the vaunted C-N offense to 84 total yards and 7 first downs, forcing 3 turnovers
- Caleb Bonesteel made all 5 field goals including 2 over 40 yards to earn MVP honors
Other Nominees:
Men's Cross Country at NCAA Southeast Regionals
Women's Cross Country at NCAA Southeast Regionals
Women's Triathlon wins USA Triathlon Division II National Title
Volleyball claims 7th regional title in Cuddy Arena
BEST COMEBACK WIN (WATCH FULL HIGHLIGHT VIDEO)
WINNER | Women's Golf in SAC Championship
- The #3 Bulldogs entered the final round of the SAC Championship trailing #1 Anderson by 7 shots
- Wingate fired a 1-under par 287 in the final round, 10 shots better than the Trojans to win by 3
- Amely Bochaton led the charge, pouring in 7 birdies to shoot 66 and win the individual title going away
- Olivia Meinecke & Jess Brown each sot even par 72; Noelia Adkins finished 5th overall
Other Nominees:
Women's Lacrosse vs. Newberry
Men's Basketball at Tusculum
Field Hockey vs. Converse
Softball at Anderson
MEN'S TEAM OF THE YEAR (WATCH FULL HIGHLIGHT VIDEO)
WINNER | Cross Country
- SAC & Region Champs were #1 team in the nation all season
- National runner-up for 2nd time in 3 years, after winning 2023 national title
Other Nominees:
Football
Golf
Swimming
Lacrosse
Tennis
Track & Field
WOMEN'S TEAM OF THE YEAR (WATCH FULL HIGHLIGHT VIDEO)
WINNER | Golf
- Nation's #2 team has piled up 7 wins in 11 tourneys including the SAC Championship
- 1 of 2 teams in the country with 2 top-12 national players (Bochaton #1, Brown #12)
Other Nominees:
Cross Country
Lacrosse
Soccer
Softball
Swimming
Tennis
Track & Field
Triathlon
Volleyball
MALE FRESHMAN OF THE YEAR (WATCH FULL HIGHLIGHT VIDEO)
WINNER | Fernando Dehaudt (Swimming)
- SAC Freshman & Swimmer of the Year was the national runner-up in the 500 Freestyle
- Also a 1st Team All-American in the 1650 Free with his 4th-place showing
- Set SAC records in the 500, 1,000 & 1650; honorable mention All-American in the 1,000 Free
Other Nominees:
Alex Collumb (Cross Country)
Brandon Skidmore (Golf)
Jordan Dixon (Baseball)
FEMALE FRESHMAN OF THE YEAR (WATCH FULL HIGHLIGHT VIDEO)
WINNER | Amely Bochaton (Golf)
- Number one player in the nation has won 6 of her 11 tournaments, adding 2 runner-up finishes
- SAC Player & Freshman of the Year won the SAC title, leading #2 Wingate to the team championship
- Wingate & SAC record 70.6 stroke average is a nominee for the prestigious Arnold Palmer Cup
Other Nominees:
Paula Auschill (Triathlon)
Audur Helga Halldorsdottir (Soccer)
Abby Heney (Acro)
Elizabete Paula Ozola (Swimming)
Amelia Talbott (Beach Volleyball)
BULLDOG SPIRIT AWARD (WATCH FULL HIGHLIGHT VIDEO)
(The spirit award recognizes an athlete that has dedicated at least three years of excellent service to the institution, community and the athletic department. Their spirit for Wingate is seen on and off the field. Nominees for this award show outstanding passion for Wingate athletics, are visible all over campus at sporting events and represent the Bulldog blue & gold with heart and pride.)
WINNER | Vorawuth Pattrakulchai – Pun Pun (Triathlon/Swimming)
Other Nominees:
Porfirio Acosta (Football)
Laney Beale (Women's Basketball)
Charlie Campbell (Men's Golf)
Kayleigh Haines (Field Hockey)
GEDDINGS AWARD (Top Overall Student-Athlete) (WATCH FULL HIGHLIGHT VIDEO)
WINNER | Savanna Brooks (Softball)
- 2024 SAC & Region Player of the Year, SAC Scholar-Athlete, NFCA 2nd Team All-American
- 1st Team Academic All-America honoree in 2023 & 2024 graduated with a 4.0 in Exercise Science
- Wingate's all-time leader with 60 homers, also WU all-time leader in RBI, total bases & runs scored
- The SAAC President is also involved in FCA, Samaritan's Purse, United Way & Special Olympics
- NCAA D2 active career leader in RBI & total bases, ranking second in homers
Other Nominees:
Grace Burrell (Cross Country/Track & Field)
Ney Chagas Filho (Swimming)
Jordan Hyland (Men's Golf)
Florian Walcher (Men's Tennis)
Kaleigh Wilgeroth (Lacrosse)
MALE ATHLETE OF THE YEAR (WATCH FULL HIGHLIGHT VIDEO)
WINNER | Titouan Le Grix (Track/Cross Country)
- National champion in the 2025 Indoor mile & 2024 Outdoor 3000 Meter Steeplechase
- 2024 SAC Outdoor Athlete of the Year and 2025 SAC Indoor Athlete of the Year
- Earned XC All-American with his 11th place finish, helping Wingate finish as national runner-up
Other Nominees:
Fernando Deahaudt (MSWIM)
Marquise Fleming (Football)
Kyle Spence (MLAX)
Kendall Taylor (MBB)
FEMALE ATHLETE OF THE YEAR (WATCH FULL HIGHLIGHT VIDEO)
WINNER | Amely Bochaton (Golf)
- Number one player in the nation has won 6 of her 11 tournaments, adding 2 runner-up finishes
- SAC Player & Freshman of the Year won the SAC title, leading #2 Wingate to the team championship
- Wingate & SAC record 70.6 stroke average is a nominee for the prestigious Arnold Palmer Cup
Other Nominees:
Rylie Cordrey (Field Hockey)
Natalia Dwojak (Swimming)
Chloe Kosmrlj (Tennis)
Carla Larrabeiti (Triathlon)
Megan Millard (Lacrosse)
Sydney Morland (Volleyball)
Hannah Stevens (Softball)
TEAM AWARD WINNERS
Men's Soccer Team Awards
MVP - Pedro Santos
Leadership Award - Kimo Lemke
Women's Soccer Team Awards
Offensive MVP - Manuela Baptista Filipe
Defensive MVP - Laura Holt
Football Team Awards
MVP - Marquise Fleming
Leadership Award - Carlos Estronza
Volleyball Team Awards
MVP - Maya Van Heyst
Leadership Award - Madison Hoffman
Men's Cross Country Team Awards
MVP - Hamza Chahid
Most Improved - Luca Poppe
Women's Cross Country Team Awards
MVP - Mia Cabrera
Most Improved - Evie Brooks
Field Hockey Team Awards
MVP - Rylie Cordrey
Tough Award - Riley Robinson
Men's Basketball Team Awards
Offensive MVP - Kendall Taylor
Defensive MVP - Jordan Miller
Women's Basketball Team Awards
Johnny Jacumin Leadership Award - Aniyah Oliver
DAWGS Award - Laney Beale
Men's Swimming Team Awards
Norman Family Most Valuable Swimmer - Fernando Dehaudt
Kevin Polansky Live Life, Love Life Award - Chris Lee
Women's Swimming Team Awards
Norman Family Most Valuable Swimmer - Natalia Dwojak
Bridget Beth Melvin Award - Cornelia Almqvist
Men's Track & Field Team Awards
Track Performer of the Year - Titouan Le Grix
Field Performer of the Year - Dequan Thompson
Women's Track & Field Team Awards
Track Performer of the Year - Hoyane Esper
Field Performer of the Year - Ally Holmberg
Acrobatics & Tumbling Team Awards
MVP - Abigayle Heney
Most Improved Award - Caitlin Keeler
Sports Performance Awards
Iron Dog Award - Jeremiah Bullock
Iron Dog Award - Raelynn Kramer
Iron Pup Award - Matt Adkins
Iron Pup Award - Emma Condo
Cheerleading Awards
MVP - Emily Bird
Most Dedicated - Keely Hasty
Athletic Communications Awards
Athletic Communications MVP - Landon Harbin
Baseball Team Awards
Position Player of the Year - Jalen Evans
Pitcher of the Year - Chad Harvey
Softball Team Awards
Player of the Year - Hali Scott
Player of the Year - Hannah Stevens
Men's Lacrosse Team Awards
Offensive MVP - Kyle Spence
Defensive MVP - Quad Williams
Women's Lacrosse Team Awards
MVP - Megan Millard
Coaches Award - Emily Blakely
Men's Tennis Team Awards
MVP - Rodrigo de la Torre
Coaches Award - Petar Basic Palkovic
Women's Tennis Team Awards
MVP - Chloe Kosmrlj
Coaches Award - Fernanda Castillo
Men's Triathlon Awards
Breakout Performer - Isaac Lamprecht
Leadership Award - Charlie Smoak
Women's Triathlon Awards
Breakout Performer - Grace Nolan
Leadership Award - Dylan Kirchner
Men's Golf Team Awards
MVP - Jordan Hyland
MVP - Brandon Skidmore
Women's Golf Team Awards
MVP - Amely Bochaton
MVP - Jess Brown
Beach Volleyball Team Awards
Most Improved Award - Emma Brugh
Coaches Award - Zelasia Edwards
