Drury University Athletics

Marc Ridlen came to Drury from Springfield (Mo.) Glendale High School and was considered to be a true "diamond in the rough." He was a shining part of the Drury program for the next four years and went on to a most successful professional career in the foreign leagues, particularly in Australia. A slender 6'6", 190-pound freshman, Ridlen was a force from the very beginning. He played in all 31 games as as freshman, starting eight. The next three years he was the Panthers' starting center. After four years he had scored 1,448 points (now 15th on the all-time scoring list) and grabbed 860 rebounds (now fifth on the rebound list). He was a two-time All-District 16 pick and twice earned NAIA All- American honors (Honorable Mention in 1983 and 1984). Marc was the Panthers' go-to player his final three years and he responded. He led the Panthers to two District 16 titles and two national tournaments. By his senior year he was 6'9", 225-pounds and the Panthers rode his strong back a long way. Marc graduated from Drury College on May 6, 1984.