Matt Pena, McMurry University, Men's Basketball - Character & Community

Posted: Mar 19, 2025

MATT PENA OF MCMURRY UNIVERSITY, a senior guard on the men's basketball team from El Paso, Texas, has been selected the Southern Collegiate Athletic Conference (SCAC) Character and Community Male Student Athlete of the Week for the week beginning March 17.

The SCAC Character & Community award honors the efforts of student-athletes who excel in the field of athletics, and also serve their campus and community.

Matt, who is majoring in Criminology, after graduation plans to get his master’s in criminology then enter the workforce. The 6-0, senior is McMurry’s men’s basketball record holder for career 3-point shots made with 275, and he has also accrued 1,096 career points - which lands him in the top 30 all-time at McMurry.

“I am proud of Matt and what he embodies both on and off the court," said former head coach Zach Pickelman. "He is a prime example of what it means to make your mark within the McMurry and Abilene community.”

Matt also represents his team and campus well with his investments in the team, the university, and the Abilene community.

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