DECEMBER 19, 2024 | written by STEVE ULRICH

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1. Legendary William Smith Women’s Soccer Coach Aliceann Wilber Wins Pat Summitt Award

by Olivia Brown, NCAA

“For much of her early life, Aliceann Wilber desperately wanted the opportunity to play sports.

Every step in her career, Wilber made her own path. Brick by brick, she created a way forward, in turn making the journey easier for other women in sports. In her legendary 45-year career as head women's soccer coach at William Smith, Wilber has earned 657 wins at a 79% win rate, 19 Liberty League championships and two NCAA national championships. Most importantly to Wilber, though, has been the impact and enrichment in the lives of her student-athletes.

Wilber has been named the recipient of the 2025 Pat Summitt Award, which recognizes an individual within the NCAA membership who has demonstrated devotion to the development of college athletes and made a positive impact on their lives.”

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