Spatny Named To Preseason Watch List For Buck Buchanan Award

BETHLEHEM, Pa. – Lehigh senior defensive lineman Matt Spatny has been named to the Preseason Watch List for the Buck Buchanan Award, Stats Perform introduced Wednesday. The Buck Buchanan Award is introduced yearly to the highest defensive participant in FCS soccer., with Wednesday’s Watch List highlighting 30 of the highest defensive gamers within the FCS.

For Spatny, the popularity is the newest in a summer time that has additionally included first crew Preseason All-America honors from Stats Perform, Patriot League Preseason Defensive Player of the Year laurels and a spot on the Preseason All-Patriot League crew.

Last yr, Spatny was an honorable point out Associated Press All-American and first crew All-Patriot League choice. Spatny made 36 tackles final yr and completed with a Patriot League-leading 11.5 sacks, rating among the many FCS leaders in each sacks and sacks per sport.

This marks the second straight yr a Lehigh participant has acquired Buck Buchanan Award recognition. Linebacker Mike DeNucci was named a finalist for the award following the completion of the 2024 common season.

The Mountain Hawks returned to campus Tuesday for preseason camp and can hit the observe discipline for the primary time on Thursday morning.

Lehigh will open the 2025 season at dwelling with a league contest in opposition to Patriot League newcomer Richmond, Aug. 30 at midday at Goodman Stadium. Tickets might be bought at LehighTickets.com or by calling 610-758-4263 throughout enterprise hours.

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