SUNY Potsdam Athletics

Dahlia Rafael-Tirado enters her first season with the Bears after transferring from Southern Vermont College, where she played last season.
 
2018 (with Southern Vermont): Played in 27 matches . . . fourth on team with 45 aces and third with 212 digs
 
2017 (with CC of Rhode Island): Played in 30 matches, led the team with 868 assists, totaled 29 kills, 58 aces, 176 digs and nine blocks
 
2016 (with CC of Rhode Island): Played in all 29 matches, led team with 620 assists, recorded 10 kills, 27 aces, 174 digs and two blocks
 
Personal: Daughter of Evelyn Rafael . . . majoring in Business Administration . . . career ambition is two own a restaurant . . . wears No. 3 because it’s her birthday . . . favorite thing about being and NCAA athlete is being able to compete against other talented athletes, which challenges her to be a better player and more disciplined person . . . lists her mom as her hero because she’s one of the strongest people she knows and has tried almost every sport . . . greatest sports accomplishment is serving as captain twice and winning the NECC Title in 2018 . . . when not on the court enjoys crocheting, cross stitching, reading and community service