April 6, 2025
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Alise Markova on the court.
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Shot Blocker Brings International Experience To Lady Sharks Basketball

Alina Halley ,  ,  ,  , 
Alise Markova, who traveled more than 5,000 miles to join the Lady Sharks women’s basketball team, brings an abundance of international experience to Miami Dade College.  The 6-foot-1 inch freshman forward played on Latvia’s national team at the 2018 FIBA U18 Women’s European Championship. She averaged 7.3 points and… Read the rest at our website.
Rio Yamazaki posing for the camera.
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Transfer Finds New Home At Shark Tank

Alina Halley ,  ,  ,  , 
After a difficult freshman season at South Georgia Technical College, point guard Rio Yamazaki is aiming to make a comeback at Miami Dade College. Yamazaki played in 30 games for the Lady Jets last year, averaging 3.7 points, two rebounds and 2.9 assists per game. She quit the team… Read the rest at our website.
Daliyah Brown of the Lady Sharks.
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Lady Sharks Armed With Freshmen-Laden Team

Alina Halley ,  , 
The Miami Dade College’s women’s basketball team is counting on a group of freshmen to help them improve on last year’s 22 win season.  Top additions include point guards: freshman Arquesha Hightower from Miami Southridge Senior High School and sophomore transfer Rio Yamazaki, who played at South Georgia Technical… Read the rest at our website.
Daliyah Brown attempting to score.
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Lady Sharks’ Season Ends Early In Ocala

Christian Ortega ,  ,  , 
After repeating as Southern Conference Champions, the Lady Sharks fell to Florida Northwest State College 77-57 in the first round of the Florida College System Activities Association State Tournament. The team was without three of their players—Daliyah Brown, Samantha Douglas and Monique Pruitt-Henderson—during the game. The players were withheld… Read the rest at our website.
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Lady Sharks Basketball Players Involved In On-Court Scuffle At ASA College

Christian Ortega ,  , 
Several Miami Dade College women’s basketball players are facing possible disciplinary action after a fight occurred during a game versus ASA College on Feb. 16. “It was an unfortunate situation that involved a scuffle on the court that subsequently led to some players getting ejected,” said Juan Mendieta, director… Read the rest at our website.
Daliyah Brown trying to make a basket.
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Lady Sharks Clinch State Tournament Berth

Christian Ortega ,  ,  , 
With a 10-1 record in the Southern Conference, the Lady Sharks have repeated as Southern Conference champions after defeating Broward College, 94-79, on Feb. 20. With their conference title, they have clinched a spot in the Florida Collegiate System Activities Association Athletics State Tournament. They finished the season with… Read the rest at our website.
Daliyah Brown on the court against ASA College.
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As Regular Season Nears The End, Lady Sharks Keep Eye On State Tournament

Christian Ortega ,  ,  , 
With five games left in the regular season, the Lady Sharks are well positioned to repeat as Southern Conference Champions. The Lady Sharks are 8-2 in their last ten games, 6-1 in conference and 17-8 overall. “They have been consistent and strong as a team,” head coach Susan Summons… Read the rest at our website.
Daliyah Brown on the court.
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Freshman Provides Grit And Leadership For Lady Sharks

Christian Ortega ,  ,  ,  , 
Daliyah Brown has been the Lady Sharks’ heart and soul this season. As a freshman, her scrappy play forged her to lead the team in scoring (19.3 points per game), steals (2.2 steals per game) and three-point percentage (41 percent). In addition, she has scored more than 30 points… Read the rest at our website.

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