Women's Basketball

Friday Focus with Yamirelis Matos

TOWSON, Md. – Every Friday, the Landmark Conference spotlights one of its standout student-athletes in the Friday Focus series. This week’s feature highlights Yamirelis Matos, a member of the Wilkes University women’s basketball team. From pregame locker-room traditions to the motivation behind finishing a senior season strong, Matos shares what drives her on and off the court as a Colonel.

Early bird or night owl?
Early bird

Favorite team tradition?
Banging on lockers before game time

If you could have dinner with any athlete, who would it be?
Paige Bueckers

What motivates you when training gets tough?
Continuing family legacy.

One thing you always pack in your gear bag?
A shark (tape cutter)

Funniest teammate?
Dana Wartzenluft

Best advice you’ve gotten from a coach?
Failure is not a loss; it’s a gain of knowledge.

If you weren’t playing basketball, what would you play?
Soccer

Favorite post-practice snack?
Cocoa Pebbles cereal

First concert or live show you went to?
Rod Wave concert

Favorite local restaurant near campus?
Ruth Chris Steakhouse

Favorite sport to watch (besides your own)?
Football (NFL)

One thing on your bucket list?
Finish my senior season of basketball strong.