Matela Enjoys Trip to Australia

August 22, 2001 | Men's Basketball

Aug. 22, 2001

Bowling Green, Ohio - Senior center Len Matela recently completed a tour of Australia as a member of the Nacel All-Stars, a group of collegiate basketball players coached by former Marquette Coach Mike Deane.

The group played seven games during their visit and Matela played a key role in helping the squad to a 6-1 record.

The 6-9 center from Merrillville, Indiana averaged 15.4 points, 6.6 rebounds and shot 60.9 from the field and 73.2 from the free throw line during the tour. His best-effort was a 26-point, eight-rebound performance in a 137-117 victory over Penrith. He also poured in 20 points and added nine rebounds against New Castle in the All-Stars 131-109 win.

Matela is one of four starters returning for the Falcons this season. BGSU opens their season November 15 against Ole Miss in the Top of the World Classic in Fairbanks, Alaska.