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JeTuan Rouse about to shoot the ball in the basket.

Former High School Phenom Looking To Bounce Back From Injury-Riddled Past

October 18, 2016 Peter Carrera Basketball, Student Athletes, Lady Sharks

After multiple surgeries due to degenerative cartilage in both knees derailed her basketball career at Marquette University in Milwaukee, JeTaun Rouse is attempting a comeback at Miami Dade College. Rouse, who was once one of the most coveted high school guards in the country, brings an aggressive, fast paced… Read the rest at our website.

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Versatile Recruits To Lead The Way For Lady Sharks

October 3, 2016 Giovanni Del Fa Lady Sharks

“Good but not good enough” summarizes the Miami Dade College Lady Sharks basketball team last season. They had a lot of positive moments and a lot of negative moments too, and these inconsistencies hindered their chances to qualify for the postseason. The Lady Sharks hope to improve their team’s… Read the rest at our website.

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Lady Sharks Sign Scholarship Offers

June 13, 2016 Alexander Aspuru 0 Comments Student Spotlight, Scholarship, Lady Sharks

Two of the five graduating sophomores on the Lady Sharks basketball team have signed scholarship offers at Division I schools to continue their collegiate careers. The three other sophomores are weighing their options. Susan Summons, the head women’s basketball coach at Miami Dade College, said the players brought “maturity,… Read the rest at our website.

Coach Susan Summons talking to the players.

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Summons Honored With Victory Club Award

April 18, 2016 Edson Vargas Lady Sharks, Summons

Miami Dade College’s head womens basketball coach, Susan Summons, was honored with the 2016 Victory Club award from the Women’s Basketball Coaches Association (WBCA) last month. Summons, who has been at MDC for 30 years, was given the honor after earning her 500th career win this past December. The… Read the rest at our website.

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Basketball Teams Fail To Qualify For State Tournament

March 18, 2016 Marco Martinez Student Athletes, Sharks, state tournament

The ball didn’t bounce the right way for the men’s and women’s basketball teams this year as both squads failed to qualify for the state tournament. The men’s team finished with a 16-15 record while the Lady Sharks posted an 18-12 mark. Both team’s playoff hopes were dashed due… Read the rest at our website.

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Summons Gets Her 500th Coaching Victory

January 15, 2016 Andres Jimenez Summons

As a youngster, Susan Summons never intended on becoming a basketball coach. But she did and 30 plus years later, her record speaks for itself. On Dec. 12, the ultra upbeat and charismatically chatty Summons—who is entering her 30th season as the head women’s basketball coach at Miami Dade… Read the rest at our website.

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Lady Sharks Using Defense And Rebounding To Stay In The Game

December 8, 2015 Peter Carrera Student Athletes, Lady Sharks

Utilizing tough defense and rugged rebounding, the Miami Dade College women’s basketball team has used those ingredients to start the season 5-3. The Lady Sharks, who are in third place in the Southern Conference, have established themselves as one of the best defensive and rebounding teams in the nation.… Read the rest at our website.

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Jaiveonna Norris Gets Expanded Role With Lady Sharks

November 24, 2015 Peter Carrera Lady Sharks, Student Athletes

In her debut as a starter for the Miami Dade College Lady Sharks basketball team, sophomore Jaiveonna Norris, who transferred from Western Kentucky University, showed her value. The 6-foot-1 center scored 30 points and snagged 12 rebounds in the team’s 95-73 win against Hillsborough Community College on Oct. 31.… Read the rest at our website.

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Lady Sharks Making The Grade

November 24, 2015 Isaac Gomez Student Athletes, Lady Sharks

On the court, Lady Sharks head coach Susan Summons is fierce and passionate. She shares the same characteristics in the classroom. The long time Lady Sharks coach also teaches health and physical education at Kendall Campus, where she stresses the importance of academic excellence to her players. “Teachers are… Read the rest at our website.

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Transfers Bring New Energy To Lady Sharks

October 6, 2015 Isaac Gomez 0 Comments Student Athletes, Lady Sharks

Fighting through adversity was the theme of last season for Miami Dade College’s women’s basketball team. The team lost its first seven games before they willed themselves to win nine of their last 12 games, qualifying for the State Tournament. Unfortunately, the Lady Sharks, who finished the season 15-16,… Read the rest at our website.

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