Matthew Winegardner

Position:
Midfield
Height:
6-0
Weight:
185
Class:
Senior
Hometown:
Tallahassee, Fla.
High School:
Maclay School
Prev School:
Mercer

Honors and Awards:

BIG EAST All-Academic Team (2022-23)

Career (Marquette): Made two starts in the midfield at Marquette in 14 games during his two seasons (2023-24) ... Totaled 11 points on seven goals and four assists.

2024 Season (Sr.): Played in five games as a senior ... Recorded two goals and one assist against Detroit Mercy (Feb. 13).

2023 Season (Jr.): Tailed first goal at Marquette in season opener against Lindenwood (Feb. 4) ... Notched first multiple point game of the season after scoring 4 goals and providing an assist against Utah (Feb. 11).

Prior to Marquette: Winegardner played two seasons at Mercer, where he was a second team all-conference selection as a sophomore ... He concluded his Mercer career with 19 goals and 10 assists for 29 points.

2022 (So. - Mercer): All-SoCon Second Team midfielder ... Posted 27 points on 17 goals and 10 assists in 15 games (two starts).

2021 (Fr. - Mercer): SoCon Academic Honor Roll ... Played in nine games off the bench in his first college season ... First collegiate goal came against Lenoir-Rhyne (Feb. 6) ... Also scored against nationally-ranked Richmond (April 25) ... Put 7-of-11 (.636) shots on target.

High School: Led the Maclay School to four district championships during his five years on head coach Justin Van Tassel's squad ... Racked up numerous accolades including All-Big Bend honors (four times) all-county (twice) and all-state (once) ... Recorded 300 career points, including 44 goals and 19 assists as a senior ... Played club lacrosse for Sweetlax FL.

Personal: Son of Mark and Jennifer Winegardner ... Has two siblings, Sam and Katie ...His father was a swimmer at Miami ... Earned a bachelor's degree from Marquette in marketing in May 2024.