STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. -- The College of Staten Island women’s basketball program in 2024-25 enjoyed its best season since moving up to NCAA Division II.

The Dolphins went 21-9 last season and lost in the East Coast Conference championship game to Daemen. While clearing that last hurdle this season would bring delight to Dolphin Land, encores are tough in college sports because new people are now wearing those uniforms.

So, even if these Dolphins – with nine new players (two transfers and seven freshmen) on the 12-player roster – don’t match the record of last year, there’s groundwork to be put in place. The process makes the program, and CSI believes it has a strong process.

“Just having the right people in here is the most important thing,” said Nicole Sarcone, now in her eighth season a

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