Former Wofford College student-athletes Connor Davis ’16 and Matt Milburn ’16 have been selected by the Hall of Fame Committee of the Wofford College Terrier Club Board of Directors as the 2021 inductees into the school’s Athletic Hall of Fame.
A date for the Hall of Fame induction ceremony will be announced later, which will also include the induction of the class of 2020. The 2020 class includes Maggie Bosley ’14, Karl Cochran ’15, Rob Galloway ’15 and Forrest Lasso ’15. In addition, the Hall of Fame will honor Converse Draper as the Distinguished Service Award recipient and Mary Ann Phillips as an Honorary Letterman, as selected in 2020.
The Hall of Fame recognizes “those former athletes and coaches who, by outstanding athletic achievement and service, have made lasting and significant contributions to the cause of sports at Wofford College, the Spartanburg community, South Carolina and the nation.”
Connor Davis ’16 – Men’s Soccer
Four-year starter on defense … Played in 75 career games, fourth-most in school history … Named All-Southern Conference first team three times … Totaled 49 career points (18 goals, 13 assists) … During his senior season, started all 17 games with three goals scored as he was named All-Southern Conference first team … Two of the three goals were game-winners … As a junior, named to All-Southern Conference First Team … First Terrier ever named to the Mac Hermann Award Preseason Watch List … Started in all 18 games of his junior campaign … Scored one goal and tallied four assists for six team points … During his sophomore season was named to the All-Southern Conference First Team and NSCAA All-South Region Second Team for his performance … Team won the 2013 SoCon Regular Season title … Started in all 19 games that he played in during the season … Scored a team-high 11 goals and tallied five assists for a team-high 27 total points assisting a Wofford offense that ranked third in NCAA Division I scoring 2.21 goals per game … Finished in the top 25 in NCAA Division I in goals and points … As a freshman, started 21 games and was third on the team with ten points … Named to the SoCon All-Freshman Team … Native of Roswell, Georgia … Finance major … SoCon Academic Honor Roll, CoSIDA Academic All-District and NSCAA Scholar All-Region.
“It’s truly an honor to have just been considered for this prestigious award amongst all the great athletes that have gone to Wofford. I owe a special thanks to my family, friends, coaches, and teammates as this recognition is a reflection of our collective efforts. However, what is far more important than any athletic statistics are the opportunities that the Wofford Athletic Department and my coaches gave me. By attending Wofford as a student-athlete I received a great education and created special lifelong relationships and memories with my teammates, of which I’m most proud of. Thank you to all involved in my career and in the nomination process. Today is an extra special day to be a part of the Wofford Family.”
Matt Milburn ’16 – Baseball
Four-year right-handed pitcher for the Terriers, primarily as a starter … Earned All-Southern Conference second team honors from the coaches in 2015 and 2016 … For his career at Wofford, he is second in school history in career strikeouts with 307 … He is fourth in school history in games started with 49 and had 78 total appearances. His 338.0 innings pitched are fourth in school history, while his 23 wins are the third-highest mark … As a senior in 2016, led the Southern Conference in strikeouts with 103 and was fourth in the league in innings pitched with 98.2 … His ERA of 4.47 was eighth in the SoCon and second on the team … He started 15 games and had a 6-5 overall record … He was the 2016 SoCon Preseason Pitcher of the Year … During his junior season, named first team All-Southern Conference by the media and second team All-Southern Conference by the coaches … Started 16 games and had a 10-3 record with 87 strikeouts in 102 innings to post a 4.32 ERA … Led the league in wins with ten … Ranked eighth in the conference in ERA, second in innings pitched, eighth in opponent batting average, third in batters picked off, and fifth in strikeouts … Was 13th in the nation with ten wins … Played in the Cape Cod League during the summer of 2015 … As a sophomore, made 16 appearances with 14 starts on the mound … Led the team with 93.1 innings pitched and was third on the team with 77 strikeouts … Was 4-6 overall with a 3.95 ERA … In the Southern Conference, was seventh in innings pitched and tenth in strikeouts … During his freshman season, led the team with 31 appearances on the season, including four starts … Posted a 4.91 ERA with 40 strikeouts in 44.0 innings on the mound to earn a 3-3 overall record … Ranked ninth in the Southern Conference in total appearances … Selected by the Oakland A’s in the 29th round of the 2016 MLB Draft (862nd overall selection) … Currently playing at the AAA level … Native of Dallas, Texas and earned his degree in finance and accounting.
“I am honored to be recognized as a member of the Wofford College Hall of Fame. My time at Wofford, both on and off the field, taught me many valuable lessons and helped shape me into the man I am today. I am grateful for everyone who has supported me in both college and as I continue my professional career. Go Terriers!”