Matias Aldana’s college team secures NCAA Division II win on March 17

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Matias Aldana
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Mar 18, 2026
Byb. c. torres
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On Tuesday, March 17, Matias Aldana, a former Frederick Senior High School basketball standout, helped his current team, the Black Hills State Yellow Jackets, claim a 76-62 victory over the Dallas Baptist Patriots in the NCAA Division II Tournament.

Kenneth E. Burg Center was the site of the 6 p.m. matchup.

The Yellow Jackets are set to play again on Wednesday, March 25, at 6 p.m. at UPMC Cooper Fieldhouse.

Matias Aldana
Matias Aldana — Forward — Sophomore — 6′7″ — 210 — Hometown: Frederick

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Frederick Senior High SchoolBlack Hills State University

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