Matt Granger
A presence on the field as a four-year letterman for men's soccer, Matt Granger's defense gave Judson 27 shutouts in his career as he earned three NCCAA All-District and two NCCAA All-American awards. Judson went 54-26-9 in four seasons and played in one NCCAA National Tournament. Granger becomes the 19th men's soccer player from Judson to enter the athletic hall of fame.
After a 14-6-1 season as a freshman in 1985, Granger earned his first awards in his second season. He was honored as a NCCAA All-American first-team selection along with being NCCAA and NAIA All-District. His junior season brought the most wins in his four year career as Judson went 18-5-1 and finished seventh at the NCCAA National Tournament. He once again was an all-American by the NCCAA making it onto the honorable mention team. The NCCAA also awarded him as a scholar-athlete and an All-District selection.
In 1988, his team voted him as captain and most valuable player as Judson went 11-9-2. He also picked up his third NCCAA All-District award. With his strong academics, Judson voted him as the 1988-89 Male Scholar-Athlete of the Year.
Granger is originally from Wheaton, Ill., and currently resides in Glendale Heights, Ill.
Awards
NCCAA All-American First-Team – 1986
NCCAA All-American Honorable Mention – 1987
NAIA All-District – 1986
NCCAA All-District – 1986, 1987, 1988
NCCAA Scholar-Athlete – 1987
Team MVP – 1988
Team Captain – 1988
Judson Male Scholar-Athlete of the Year – 1988-89
Team Awards
NCCAA National Tournament – 1987 (7th)
