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Lincoln Memorial University Inducts Four into Athletics Hall of Fame

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Four individuals will be inducted into the Lincoln Memorial University (LMU) Athletics Hall of Fame on Saturday, October 11, as part of the university's Homecoming celebrations. The inductees are Travis Muncy, Benny Collins, Adam Golia, and Brittany (McCown) Simms, who have made significant contributions to their respective sports and the university.

Key Takeaways:

  • Travis Muncy, the current Director of Athletics at LMU, will be inducted into the Hall of Fame for his outstanding coaching career in men's and women's golf. During his tenure, he led the men's team to a runner-up finish at the 2019 NCAA Division II National Championship and a No. 1 national ranking in fall 2021. Muncy has produced 11 All-Americans and earned two Southeast Region Coach of the Year honors.
  • Benny Collins, the former head coach of men's and women's tennis, will be inducted for his impressive coaching record and dedication to both performance and academics. Under his leadership, the Lady Railsplitters received the LMU Athletics Team Academic Award for the highest GPA on campus for multiple years.
  • Adam Golia, a standout athlete from men's lacrosse, will be inducted as the first men's lacrosse student-athlete to be inducted into the LMU Athletics Hall of Fame. Golia broke multiple program records, including goals and points, during his senior season in 2018.
  • Brittany (McCown) Simms, a former women's golfer, will be inducted for her impressive career stats, including a 2nd-best scoring average of 79.8 and a 2nd-best win-loss percentage of 0.78. She was a two-time SAC Conference Championship All-Tournament Second Team member.

Statistics:

  • 10 of Champion's last 12 seasons were in the top-five SAC finishes for Travis Muncy's women's golf team.
  • 87-35 and 76-42 were the records for men's and women's tennis teams, respectively, under Benny Collins' coaching.
  • Adam Golia broke 9 goals and 4 assists in a single game, setting the program record for points.
  • 11 All-Americans and 2 Southeast Region Coach of the Year honors were awarded to Travis Muncy during his coaching career.

Sources:

  • Lincoln Memorial University news release
  • LMU Athletics news and media releases

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