Barry University Athletics

MALENA AT A GLANCE: Fundamentally sound guard with high basketball IQ ... Great decision-maker ... Outstanding shooter ... Hard worker.

SOPHOMORE (2021-22): Played in 12 games ... Averaged 1.3 points per game and 0.8 rebounds per game ... Added three steals on the defensive end ... Had a season-high seven points against Eckerd on Feb. 23 ... Named to the Dean's List in the fall.   

CoVID (2020-21): Played in seven games, starting three ... Averaged 1.3 points per game ... Scored a season-high four points against Florida Tech on Mar. 7.

FRESHMAN (2019-20): Played in eight games off the bench, averaging 3.6 minutes per game ... Shot 50.0 percent from three-point range ... Named to the Athletic Director's List both semesters ... Earned a spot on the Sunshine State Conference Commissioner's Honor Roll.

HIGH SCHOOL: Played for coach Allison Bustamente at Carrollton Prep ... Two-year varsity starter and two-year captain ... As a senior, averaged 15.9 points, 9 rebounds and 5 assists per game ... Selected Second-Team All-Miami-Dade County by the Miami Herald ... Selected to play in the Dade/Broward All-Star Game ... Four-year Honor Roll student.

PERSONAL: Daughter of Orlando and Maria Benitez ... Majoring in applied sport & exercise science.