Marlon Smith, a former standout at Miami Carol City Senior High School, and his current team, the Columbus State Cougars, were defeated 74-66 by the Lander Bearcats during the NCAA Division II Basketball Tournament on Sunday, March 15.
The matchup tipped off at 5 p.m. at Abney Athletic Center and marked the Cougars’ first contest against the Bearcats in tournament play.
Florida Memorial University in Miami Gardens spent $1,345,237 on football teams in 2024, a 16.5% increase over the previous year, according to the U.S. Department of Education.
St. Thomas University in Miami Gardens, Florida spent $2,363,906 on football teams in 2024, a 19.5% increase over the previous year, according to the U.S. Department of Education.
Men’s basketball teams from Miami-Dade County received $18,790,094 during the 2024 season, down 2.7% from the previous year.
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