Basketball
The first collegiate women's basketball game was played in 1893 on the Smith campus by Smith women. That event set in motion the series of advancements that have made the collegiate game and the Smith program successful.
Smith basketball mirrors the greater competitiveness of today's women's game and much is demanded of a Smith basketball player, but the rewards are high. Smith plays a challenging non-conference schedule and competes in the highly competitive New England Women's and Men's Athletic Conference (NEWMAC), which is granted an automatic bid to the NCAA Division III Tournament.
The basketball program has seen some outstanding talent through the years. In addition to eight 1,000 point scorers, the program boasts an All-American, two Academic All-Americans, and two NEWMAC Players fo the Year as well as numerous NEWMAC All Conference and Academic All Conference team members. The goal for Smith basketball is to continue to build upon the success of the program with athletes who are dedicated to educating both the mind and body, while striving for excellence in the classroom and on the court.
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News:
Basketball Closes Out Season Play with 57-53 Win Over Wellesley
The Smith College basketball team finished out the season this afternoon with a win over Wellesley College, 57-54, in Wellesley, MA. With the win the Pioneers advanced their record to 9-15 overall and 3-10 in New England Women's and Men's Athletic Conference (NEWMAC) play. Wellesley falls to 10-11 (4-9 NEWMAC).
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Springfield Defeats Smith Basketball, 74-42
The Pride of Springfield had four players in double figures this evening as they defeated Smith 74-42 in a New England Women's and Men's Athletic Conference (NEWMAC) contest. With the victory, Springfield improved to 14-10 overall and 9-3 in the NEWMAC while the Pioneers fell to 8-15 overall and 2-10 in conference play.
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Smith Basketball Falls 56-52 to Mount Holyoke
The Pioneers of Smith fell to the Lyons of Mount Holyoke College 56-52 this afternoon in Northampton in a New England Women's and Men's Athletic Conference (NEWMAC) contest. With the victory, Mount Holyoke improved to 7-16 overall and 4-7 in conference competition while the Pioneers fell to 8-14 overall and 2-9 in the NEWMAC.
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Basketball Participates in the "Pink Zone"
Smith hosts its "Pink Zone" event today in conjuction with the Women's Basketball Coaches Association's (WBCA) "Pink Zone" initiative when the Pioneers host NEWMAC and valley rival Mount Holyoke College at 2 p.m. The WBCA began the "Pink Zone," formerly known as "Think Pink," in 2007 to help raise breast cancer awareness on college campuses and communities. Last year, over 1,200 teams participated, reaching over 830,000 fans and raising more than $930,000 to benefit the Kay Yow/WBCA Cancer Fund.
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Connecticut College Defeats Smith, 68-62
First year Jennifer Shinall (Redding Ridge, CT) tallied a game high 20 points with 12 steals to lead the Camels of Connecticut College to their 68-62 defeat of Smith College in a non-conference contest this evening in Northampton, Massachusetts. With the loss, the Pioneers fell to 8-13 overall while Connecticut College improved to 8-14 overall.
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Basketball Falls to WPI 54-34
The Smith College basketball team lost a New England Women's and Men's Athletic Conference (NEWMAC) contest against WPI, 54-34, this afternoon in Worcester, MA. With the loss the Pioneers fall to 8-12 overall and 2-8 in conference play, while the Engineers improve their record to 17-5 on the season and 9-1 in the NEWMAC.
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Smith Basketball Drops Game To Coast Guard
In a battle between teams competing for the eighth and final playoff spot in the New England Women's and Men's Athletic Conference (NEWMAC) post-season tournament, the Pioneers fell to the Bears of the Coast Guard Academy 58-46. With the loss Smith now stands at 8-11 on the year and 2-7 in the NEWMAC. The Bears are now 4-15 (3-5).
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Smith Basketball Falls to Clark 76-64
Smith College Basketball lost 76-64 to NEWMAC rival Clark University this afternoon. With the loss, the Pioneers drop to 8-10 (2-6) on the season. The Cougars improve their record to 8-11 (4-3).
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