WINTER HAVEN, Fla. (Interstat) — The Miami Dade Sharks edged the Polk State Eagles 85-83 in a men’s junior college basketball game Wednesday night.

The visiting Sharks secured the narrow road victory despite a late push from the Eagles. The win improved Miami Dade’s season record to 8-10, while Polk State fell to 1-18.

Key performances fueled the Eagles’ effort in the close loss. Interstat’s ELO system had projected Miami Dade with a 60.40 percent probability to win.

Miami Dade next hosts Daytona State on Saturday. Polk State is scheduled to host Hillsborough the same day.