Francis Marion University Athletics

FMU: 2-year returning letterman....Missed the 2022-23 season with an injury....Named a 2021-22 NABC Honors Court recipient....Played in 24 games during 2021-22 and made six starts....Hit 11-of-12 free throws....Recorded 13 steals....Career-high 10 points at North Greenville (1-21-22)....Hit game winning free throws in 69-68 victory at Chowan (12-15-21)....Appeared in three contests during the covid-19 delayed and shortened 2020-21 season....Scored season-high 4 points vs Augusta (2-24-21)....Part of the JV program in 2019-20....Peach Belt Conference Presidential Honor Roll 2021....FMU Swamp Fox Athletic-Academic Honor Roll 2019 (fall), 2020 (spring, fall), 2022 (spring, fall), 2023 (spring, fall), 2024 (spring)....Conference Carolinas Presidential Honor Roll 2024 (spring).

PERSONAL:

• Born in Sumter, SC
• A graduate of Heathwood Hall Episcopal School, where he played for coach Jeff Whalen
• All-Region selection
• Nicknames are Matt and Matty Ice

PERSONAL FAVORITES:

• As a child what you wanted to be when you grew up:  NBA player
• How you got your nickname: Friends and family
• Favorite Fictional Character: Black Panther
• Favorite Athlete:  Lebron James
• Favorite Sports Team:  NY Giants
• Favorite Movie or TV Show:  Rush Hour
• Favorite Food:  Pancakes
• Favorite Vacation Spot:  Barbados
• Favorite Musical Artist: Jay-Z
• Favorite Thing About FMU:  Small class size
• Favorite Off-Court Activity:  Hanging out with family and friends
• Goals for Upcoming Season:  Win Conference Carolinas
• Why you first chose your sport: I was losing too much at recess in elementary school
• Biggest mental challenge in your sport: Overthinking
• Interesting Notes:  Hit the game-winning free throws at Chowan University (12-15-21)