Smith named OAC Women’s Basketball Player of the Week

The Ohio Athletic Conference has named sophomore guard Leia Smith the OAC Women's Basketball Player of the Week for her efforts in leading the Muskies to a 2-0 start to the season.

On Friday night, Smith helped guide the Muskies with 11 points on 50% shooting from the field, and she also grabbed a team-high eight rebounds in Muskingum's 96-62 victory over Thiel.

Smith followed up her solid performance on Friday with another standout effort in the Muskies' 77-69 come from behind win against Bethany on Saturday night. After being held scoreless in the first half, Smith tallied 11 second-half points to help erase Bethany's 15-point halftime lead and propel Muskingum to the win. Smith also registered four rebounds, three assists, two blocks, and a steal in the Muskie victory.

On the young season, Smith averages 11 points, 6 rebounds, 1.5 assists, and 1 block per game. Smith is shooting the ball at a 47.1% clip from the field, and is also 50% from the three-point line on the year.

The Muskies look to move to 3-0 on the season when they travel to Earlham on Saturday, November 13. Game time is slated for 3:00 p.m.