Eckerd College Athletics Hall of Fame Class of 2025

Eckerd College Athletics Hall of Fame Enshrinement Ceremony

March 10, 2025 — Eckerd College Athletics Hall of Fame announced three members chosen to the 2025 Athletics Hall of Fame Class.

Since 1984, the Eckerd College Athletics Hall of Fame has annually inducted honorees, either three individuals or a team. These honorees are recognized for their distinguished participation in intercollegiate athletics or for achieving notable success in a sport after graduation, thereby bringing prestige and honor to Eckerd’s athletics program.

The Eckerd College Athletics Hall of Fame Class of 2025 includes: Lindsay Biggs, Matt Duffy, and Lance Kearse, who are honored for their exceptional contributions to the achievements and regard of Eckerd College Athletics.

Lindsay Biggs, a standout in Eckerd College volleyball history, is a three-time All-American and the only multiple-time All-American in program history. She played a pivotal role in leading the Tritons to three NCAA Tournament appearances, including their first and only Sweet 16 run in 2011. Her excellence extended beyond the court, as she became the first Eckerd volleyball player to earn CoSIDA Academic All-American honors in 2012.

A five-time all-region honoree, Biggs secured three AVCA First-Team selections (2011, 2012, 2013) and earned multiple Sunshine State Conference accolades, including three First-Team honors and an All-Freshman Team selection in 2010. She remains one of the most decorated players in program history, ranking second in career kills (1,496) and sixth in career digs (1,326), along with notable marks in single-season records.

Her legacy was further cemented with a spot on the SSC All-Decade First Team in 2020.

As she enters the Eckerd College Athletics Hall of Fame Class of 2025, Biggs’ impact on Triton volleyball remains unparalleled.

Matt Duffy, a defensive cornerstone for Eckerd College men’s soccer from 2009-2012, made history as the program’s first All-American, earning D2CCA Third Team honors in 2012. That same year, he led the Tritons to the SSC Tournament Championship game and was named the Sunshine State Conference Defensive Player of the Year.

Duffy remains the only men’s soccer player in Eckerd history to earn CoSIDA Academic All-American honors, receiving First-Team recognition in 2012. A three-time All-Region selection, he also secured multiple All-SSC honors, including First-Team selections in 2011 and 2012.

Over 66 career games, he tallied 10 goals and nine assists while excelling in the classroom. His leadership and academic success earned him the prestigious James R. Harley Award and the title of Eckerd Senior Scholar-Athlete in 2013.

As he enters the Eckerd College Athletics Hall of Fame Class of 2025, Duffy’s legacy as a defensive leader and scholar-athlete is firmly cemented.

Lance Kearse made a lasting impact on Eckerd College men’s basketball during his three-year tenure after transferring to the program. Scoring 971 career points, he showcased his versatility with five double-doubles, two triple-doubles, and strong all-around play, adding 348 rebounds, 125 assists, 64 blocks, and 42 steals while shooting nearly 49% from the field.

His standout 2011-12 season earned him D2 Bulletin Fourth Team All-American honors, SSC Player of the Year, and First-Team All-SSC and NABC First-Team All-South Region recognition, leading Eckerd to an NCAA Tournament appearance. He was also selected to the prestigious Reese’s NABC Division II East vs. West All-Star Game.

Kearse left his mark in Eckerd’s record books, ranking in multiple career and single-season categories, including holding the program’s single-game record for free throws made (17).

After college, he played three seasons of professional basketball overseas and even earned an invite to the Jacksonville Jaguars’ NFL camp as a tight end in 2013.

Now entering the Eckerd College Athletics Hall of Fame Class of 2025, Kearse’s legacy as a dynamic athlete and competitor lives on.

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Eckerd College proudly announces the induction of three outstanding athletes into the 2025 Athletics Hall of Fame: Lindsay Biggs, Matt Duffy, and Lance Kearse. Recognized for their exceptional achievements and contributions to Triton Athletics, these honorees have left a lasting impact on their respective sports.

• Biggs, a three-time All-American, helped lead the volleyball program to its first-ever Sweet 16 appearance.
• Duffy, the first All-American in men’s soccer history, anchored the defense while excelling academically.
• Kearse, an all-around force in men’s basketball, earned SSC Player of the Year honors and secured a place in Eckerd’s record books.

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