April 13, 2025
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Lady Sharks Aim To Repeat As Southern Conference Champions

Christian Ortega ,  ,  , 
The Lady Sharks women’s basketball team is 9-1 in the past ten games, including a seven-game winning streak in December.   Undefeated at home (6-0), the reigning Southern Conference Champions are hoping to capitalize on their most recent success to propel them through conference play and repeat as conference champions.… Read the rest at our website.
Deidra Harris on the court.
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After Two ACL Surgeries, Sophomore Center Finally Healthy And Making An Impact

Christian Ortega ,  ,  , 
It was a feeling center Deidra Harris knew all too well. While attempting to grab a rebound during a summer tournament just before her junior season at Columbia High School in Decatur, Georgia, Harris landed awkwardly on her leg. She tore the anterior cruciate ligament in her right knee… Read the rest at our website.
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Injuries Ravage Lady Sharks Roster To Start Season

Christian Ortega ,  ,  , 
Injuries have plagued the Lady Sharks this season. The team has been without three of its starters for most of the season: Guard/forward Monique Pruitt-Henderson (broken foot, is out until January) and guards Ganette Chism (broken nose) and Daliyah Brown (foot contusion). The injury bug has forced head coach… Read the rest at our website.
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Sister, Sister Act For Lady Sharks Basketball

Christian Ortega ,  ,  , 
Basketball has always played a prominent role in the lives of sisters Michelle and Monique Pruitt. Their mom, Chris Pruitt—a former basketball player at the University of Wisconsin—indoctrinated them in sport. “She did everything to get us to perfect our fundamentals early on so that from there, the sport… Read the rest at our website.
Lady Sharks basketball team during practice.
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Lady Sharks Look To Build Off Last Year’s Southern Conference Championship

Malcolm Taylor ,  ,  , 
By all standards, the Lady Sharks women’s basketball team had an impressive season last year. They won 22 games and were crowned Southern Conference Champions.   Although the Lady Sharks lost in the quarterfinals of the Florida College System Activities Association State Tournament to Eastern Florida State College, they managed… Read the rest at our website.
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Think You Can Ball? Tryout For The MDC Basketball Team

Malcolm Taylor ,  ,  ,  , 
The Miami Dade College men’s and women’s basketball teams are holding open tryouts for potential walk-on spots Wednesday, Sept. 12. Tryouts will be held at 7:30 p.m. at the Gibson Center at Kendall Campus, 11011 SW 104th St. To be eligible for the team, prospective players need to meet… Read the rest at our website.
Susan Summons during a game.
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Lady Sharks Head Coach To Be Inducted Into Women’s Basketball Hall Of Fame

Christian Ortega ,  ,  , 
Susan Summons, who has served as the head basketball coach at Miami Dade College for 32 years, will be inducted into the Women’s Basketball Hall of Fame on June 9 in Knoxville, Tennessee. The accolade is based on her trailblazing professional basketball career.   Summons was a third-round pick of… Read the rest at our website.
Chism on the court playing for the Lady Sharks.
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Lady Sharks’ Season Ends In Ocala

Aiyana Ishmael , 
The Miami Dade College women’s basketball team had an impressive season this year, but fell short in the State Tournament quarterfinals, losing to Eastern Florida State College 108-89 on March 8. “Our defense was our weakness,” said sophomore guard Michelle Wright. “Defense wins championships and we didn’t execute.” However,… Read the rest at our website.
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Lady Sharks Enjoying Bounce Back Season

Aiyana Ishmael ,  , 
A young, retooled roster has the Miami Dade College women’s basketball team on the comeback trail after a mediocre 16-14 season last year.    Heading into the meat of their conference schedule, the revitalized Lady Sharks are 10-6. They are currently ranked ninth in the National Junior College Athletic Association… Read the rest at our website.

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