Hall of Fame
Four decades after graduation, Matt Boyd still ranks as one of the top freestyle swimmers in men’s swimming program history. In just two seasons, he posted marks that rank in the top-six in program history in the 200, 500, 1,000 and 1,650 Yard Freestyle. Boyd set the program record in the Mile (1,650 Free) in his final collegiate swim. He placed eighth overall at NAIA Nationals with a time of 16:31.65, to earn Honorable Mention All-American honors in 1985.
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Over two seasons (1981-82 and 1984-85), Boyd won five Northwest Conference titles, earned first place in five races at NAIA Districts and competed in five races at Nationals. As a first year, he won the conference title in the 200 and 500 Yard Free and helped the 400 Medley and 800-Free Relay Teams take first place. He would go on to swim in four events at Nationals, including leading the 800-Free Relay Team to a sixth-place finish. In his final season, he won three events at Districts to help the team place first overall.
