Hall of Fame
The Medaille men's soccer program has produced its fair share of stars over the years, and Gary Boughton '09 is arguably one of its brightest. From 2006-2009, Boughton rewrote the record books for both the Mavericks and the NCAA. When his collegiate career ended, his 82 assists were the most by any player in NCAA Division III men's soccer history; it's a record that still stands to this day. He also holds the NCAA record for career assists per game at .95, and led the nation in this stat as a junior and a senior. That two-year span was the first time since the NCAA started recording assists that a player led the country in assists per game in consecutive seasons.
Boughton also left an indelible mark on the Medaille College record books, ranking in the top five in assists (1st), points (3rd), shots (4th), shots on goal (4th), successful penalty kicks (1st), and attempted penalty kicks (1st). He also filled up the trophy cases as a Maverick, being recognized not only by the Allegheny Mountain Collegiate Conference (AMCC) but nationally, as well. In the AMCC, Boughton was named to the All-Conference First Team four times, was selected twice as Men's Soccer Player of the Year and also earned Newcomer of the Year honors as a freshman.
The National Soccer Coaches Association of America (NSCAA) named him a Northeast Regional All-American during all four years for his play on the field, and twice named him an NSCAA Scholar All-Region and NSCAA Scholar All-American for his work in the classroom.
"My first reaction when I found out I was selected for the inaugural Hall of Fame class was one of excitement. There is a bit of nostalgia, and it's certainly humbling," explained Boughton. "I was incredibly fortunate to play with great athletes, and got to watch and support so many others during my time at Medaille. To be recognized as one of the first athletes entering Medaille's Hall of Fame is a great honor for me, and something I'll hold close to my heart forever."
When reflecting on his time as a Maverick, he says the memories are "incredible": "The feeling of pride my teammates and I shared as we put on the uniform stood together and battled for each other, and the brotherhood we had on and off the field — those are my fondest memories."
INDIVIDUAL AWARDS
2x NSCAA Scholar All-American – 2nd Team (’08, ’09)
4x NSCAA Regional All-American – Northeast Region (’06, ’07, ’08, ’09)
2x NSCAA Scholar All-Region (’08, ’09)
2x AMCC Men’s Soccer Player of the Year (’07, ’09)
4x AMCC All-Conference First Team (’06, ’07, ’08, ’09)
AMCC Newcomer of the Year (’06)
2008 Medaille College Male Athlete of the Year
