The University of Pittsburgh at Johnstown will have a dedication ceremony for its new state-of-the-art Sports Center floor, Saturday afternoon between the men's and women's basketball doubleheader against Bloomsburg University.  These will be the first basketball games to be played on the new court, which was made possible through the generous support of alumnus Rich Ragan '78 and partnering donors.
 
The women's game is scheduled to tip-off at 1 p.m. with the men's game against the Huskies scheduled for 3 p.m.  The Rich Ragan Family Court Dedication Ceremony will take place at the conclusion of the women's game at approximately 2:45 p.m.
 
Featured speakers include Dr. Jem Spectar, President of Pitt-Johnstown and Rich Ragan '78, Supporter.
 
During his time as a Pitt-Johnstown student-athlete, Ragan made his mark on the basketball court as a record-setting player and team leader which culminated in his induction into the Pitt-Johnstown Athletics Hall of Fame in 2010.  Now, as a champion of philanthropy, he leaves an indelible mark on the new Pitt-Johnstown Sports Center playing surface, which is named for him. 
 
"Mr. Ragan is one of the most distinguished alumni of this institution, an eminently successful global business leader, and of course a legendary Hall of Famer, who has an abiding passion and love for his alma mater. We are deeply grateful for his philanthropic endeavors and are honored to name the athletic floor the Rich Ragan Family Court," said Pitt-Johnstown President Jem Spectar.
 
Mr. Ragan currently serves as the Executive Director of Global Facilities, Safety and Security for American Axle and Manufacturing, AAM, an $8 Billion global manufacturer of automotive and SUV axles and driveline components.
 
Mr. Ragan was a three-time NAIA All-District selection and a two-time NCAA All-District choice who set multiple Pitt-Johnstown records as a player from 1974-78.  Mr. Ragan, the second 1,000-point scorer since Pitt-Johnstown made the transition from a two-year school to a four-year school a decade earlier, broke Don Elzer's scoring mark of 1,147 points and held the title as the Mountain Cats' All-Time Leading Scorer with 1,303 points from 1978-92.  He currently ranks 13^th on the scoring list.