Daytona Beach, Fla. – DME Academy Women’s Basketball continues to solidify its place among the nation’s premier development programs, with eight alumni set on seven different teams in the 2026 NCAA Women’s Basketball Tournament (March Madness).
The tournament tips off on Wednesday, March 18, with the First Four, and DME will be represented across multiple regions and top programs throughout the bracket.
DME alumni in this year’s tournament include:
- Sydney Shaw – West Virginia Mountaineers (No. 4 Seed, Regional 3)
- Olivia Schmitt – Syracuse Orange (No. 9 Seed, Regional 1)
- Keira Scott – Syracuse Orange (No. 9 Seed, Regional 1)
- Ines Goryanova – Baylor Bears (No. 6 Seed, Regional 2)
- Dominika Paurova – Kentucky Wildcats (No. 5 Seed, Regional 3)
- Tabitha Betson – Colorado Buffaloes women’s basketball (No. 10 Seed, Regional 1)
- Lilly Taulelei – Iowa State Cyclones (No. 8 Seed, Regional 1)
- Chloe Kitts – South Carolina (No. 1 Seed, Regional 4)
One of the most exciting storylines of the opening round will feature a DME vs. DME matchup, as Iowa State takes on Syracuse on March 21 at 5:30 p.m., as Keira Scott and Olivia Schmitt of the Syracuse Orange take on Lilly Taulelei’s Iowa State Cyclones.
The presence of eight DME alumni across the NCAA Tournament field reflects the program’s sustained success in developing elite talent capable of competing on college basketball’s biggest stage.
From top seeds to emerging contenders, DME Academy’s impact will be felt throughout the tournament as its alumni look to make deep runs and compete for a national championship.
DME Academy wishes all eight student-athletes the best of luck as they take the court on college basketball’s biggest stage.
About DME Academy
DME Academy, located in Daytona Beach, Florida, is a nationally recognized sports academy dedicated to developing the next generation of student-athletes through elite training, competition, and academic support. Ready to elevate your game? Explore our program or schedule a call with our team today.
