Matt DeShane graduated from Plattsburgh State in 2005 as a 6 time All-American. Garnering school records and conference records across the middle distance spectrum. He set best times of: 1500m- 3:48, 1 mile- 4:06, 3km- 8:35, 5km- 14:23. He earned All-American Accolades in the following races:

2005 Indoor Track and Field- 1 mile; 8th place
2005 Outdoor Track and Field- 1 mile; 6th place
2005 Cross Country- 8km; 18th place
2006 Indoor Track and Field- 1 mile; 2nd place
2006 Outdoor Track and Field- 1500m; 4th place
2006 Cross Country- 8km; 11th place