CHAPEL HILL—Eight-time men's tennis All-America William Blumberg and field hockey forward Marissa Creatore, who captained the undefeated national champions in 2018 and 2019, are the recipients of the Patterson Medals for 2019-20.
The Patterson Medal is based primarily on career athletic accomplishments. The recipients must have played at least three seasons for the Tar Heels. Sportsmanship and leadership are also considered. Dr. Joseph Patterson first presented the medal in 1924 to honor the memory of his brother, John Durand Patterson.
Blumberg was the 2020 Intercollegiate Tennis Association Men's Senior Player of the Year and one of three men's players in ITA history to be an eight-time All-America.