Week 9 Stats: 2 appearances, 14.0 ppg, 6.0 apg, 3.5 rpg, 1.5 spg, .474 FG pct., .889 FT pct.
Smith sparked Sacred Heart to a 2-0 start to Northeast Conference play. The first-year Pioneer, who led the team in assists (12) last week, produced back-to-back double-digit scoring efforts for the first time during her collegiate career. The freshman guard averaged 14.0 points, 6.0 assists, 3.5 rebounds and 1.5 steals per outing. Playing 26 minutes off the bench, Smith accounted for 12 points and six assists in a 63-60 comeback victory over Merrimack. Her clutch play propelled the Pioneers to a 24-16 edge over the final period. The 5-foot-7 rookie sank buckets on three consecutive fourth-quarter possessions, giving SHU a 55-54 advantage with 3:06 left. Two days later, Smith contributed a career-high 16 points to Sacred Heart’s 79-65 road win over Wagner. Earning her first start of the season, the Marylander recorded six assists, three rebounds and two blocks.