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.
News:
Smith Basketball Completes Season with a 46-41 Defeat of Wellesley
In a game played with a lot of heart and pride, the Pioneers came back from a 15-point first half deficit to defeat New England Women's and Men's Athletic Conference (NEWMAC) rival Wellesley College 46-41 this afternoon in Northampton. Smith ended its season 5-18 overall and 3-10 in the conference while Wellesley fell to 7-16 overall and 4-9 in the NEWMAC.
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Basketball Falls to Springfield
The Pioneers traveled to Springfield College last night and fell to their New England Women's and Men's Athletic Conference (NEWMAC) opponent 74-46. With the victory, the Pride improved to 14-9 overall and 9-3 in conference competition while Smith fell to 4-18 overall and 2-10 in the NEWMAC.
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Smith Basketball Falls to Mount Holyoke 47-46
After defeating Mount Holyoke 63-48 early this season in Northamton, Smith fell to the Lyons 47-46 this afternoon in Hadley. With the loss the Pioneers fall to 4-17 on the season and 2-9 in NEWMAC play, while Mount Holyoke improves to 5-17 overall and 2-9 in conference play.
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Smith Basketball Falls to Thomas College
The Pioneers fell to Thomas College of Waterville, Maine 61-54 this evening in Northampton. With the victory, the Terriers improved to 8-10 overall while Smith fell to 4-16.
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WPi Defeats Smith Basketball 72-44
The Pioneers fell 72-44 to WPI this afternoon in a New England Women's and Men's Athletic Conference (NEWMAC)match-up. With the victory, the Engineers improved to 12-8 overall and 7-3 in conference play while Smith fell to 4-15 overall and 2-8 in the NEWMAC.
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Coast Guard Defeats Smith, 52-34
The Bears of the Coast Guard Academy defeated the Smith Pioneers this evening 52-34 in a New England Women's and Men's Athletic (NEWMAC)contest. With the victory, Coast Guard improved to 16-3 overall and 7-1 in conference competition. The victory tied Coast Guard's single season school record of 16 wins that it set in both 2001-02 and 2002-03.The loss dropped the Pioneers to 4-14 overall and 2-7 in the NEWMAC.
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Basketball Falls to Clark 47-70
Smith basketball drops to 4-13 on the season and 2-6 in league play as Clark University defeated the Pioneers 70-47 in New Enlgand Women's and Men's Athletic Conference (NEWMAC) play this afternoon in Worcester.
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Smith Basketball Defeats Mount Holyoke 63-48
Sophomore Lisa Marie Vuono (Lyndhurst, NJ)tallied a team high 14 points and 8 rebounds to lead the Pioneers past the Lyons 63-48 this evening in Northampton. With the victory, Smith improved to 4-12 overall and 2-5 in the New England Women's and Men's Athletic Conference (NEWMAC) while Mount Holyoke fell to 3-14 overall and 0-6 in conference competition.
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