NORTHAMPTON, Mass.--When the New England Women's and Men's Athletic Conference semifinal between Smith College and Worcester Polytechnic Institute is over, one streak or another will end.  Smith currently boasts a seven game winning streak, but the Engineers have won their last 10 matchups with the Pioneers.

The Pioneers (16-9) and Engineers (18-6) will meet for the third time this season, on Saturday, February 26, in the day's second semifinal, slated for a 3 p.m. start.  The first game of the day will feature top-seeded and nationally ranked No. 4 Babson College against fourth seeded Springfield College at 1 p.m.  The two winners will play on Sunday at 1 p.m. with the winner of that contest receiving an automatic bid to the NCAA tournament.

Smith and WPI kicked off their respective NEWMAC seasons with a December 1 matchup in Northampton that the Engineers took 58-53.  Smith trailed by six at halftime, but closed to within one with 1:03 left in the game.  WPI sank three free throws in the final 38 seconds to seal the win.  Lizzy BelBruno (Hanover, N.H./Hanover) and Amanda Zakoske (Jacksonville, Fla./The Bolles School) each scored 13 points for Smith, who lost despite holding WPI to 34% shooting for the game. 

In the rematch in Worcester, Smith led through outhe first half in a low scoring contest.  The Pioneers took a 20-15 lead into intermission, only to see the Engineers drain eight second half three point shots and shoot 65% from the floor in the second half to take the season series. 

Smith has not defeated WPI since a 56-44 win on February 3, 2004.

For those looking to make the trip to the game, directions to Babson College can be found here. 

Ticket prices are as follows:
Adults: $4
Seniors: $2
Students: $1
12 & Under: Free

For those unable to make it to this weekend's games, a live broadcast as well as live statistics will be available.  To access the live broadcast, click here.  To access the live statistics, please click this link.