Western Colorado transfer posted 21 PPG last year
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EVANSVILLE, Ind. – Another important piece was added to the 2022-23 University of Evansville men’s basketball squad as head coach Todd Lickliter announced the addition of Matthew Ragsdale.
A 3-year player at Western Colorado University out of NCAA Division II, Ragsdale was the leading scorer on his team last season, finishing with 21.5 points per game while shooting 44.5% from the field.
“We are excited to welcome Matthew to UE and know his experience, skill and commitment to team success will make him an invaluable teammate,†Lickliter said. “We look forward to his arrival on campus and his positive impact on our program throughout his career.â€
Averaging 35.7 minutes per game in 2021-22, Ragsdale added 4.1 rebounds, 70 3-point makes while completing the year shooting 82.3% from the line. The 6-foot-4 native of Colorado Springs, Colorado was named a Second Team All-South Central Region player while garnering Rocky Mountain Athletic Conference First Team All-Conference accolades.
Ragsdale has been a prolific scorer throughout his career with the Mountaineers, completing his sophomore campaign in 2020-21 with 20.8 points per game while shooting 49.1% from the field. He joined Western Colorado as a freshman in 2019 and posted 12.4 PPG while earning All-RMAC Honorable Mention.
Prior to his college career, Ragsdale played at Lewis-Palmer High School where he helped his team to a perfect 28-0 mark on the way to a state championship in his senior campaign.
