The University of North Carolina will award the 2021 Patterson Medals for the most outstanding career achievements to Michael Carter, one of the most explosive running backs in UNC football history; Sara Daavettila, Carolina's first-ever Honda Sport Award winner for women's tennis; and Katie Hoeg, the women's lacrosse's program's all-time leading scorer.
(Pronunciations: Sara Daavettila – sarah DAH-vuh-TILL-uh; Katie Hoeg – hoge, g like go)
The Patterson Medal is based primarily on career athletic accomplishments. The recipients must have played at least three seasons for the Tar Heels, and sportsmanship and leadership are also considered.