Smith College Basketball Game Notes
Game 23	Wheaton (4-19, 2-12) at Smith (15-7, 7-6)
Date / Time	Saturday, February 11, 2017 | 2:00 p.m.
Location	Ainsworth Gymnasium - Northampton, Mass.
Series History	Wheaton leads 32-19. Last Meeting: Smith 74, Wheaton 83 (OT); January 30, 2016
Watch Live	Video
Follow Live	Live Stats
Team Information	Smith / Wheaton
Twitter	@SC_BBall | @smithpioneers
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THE SERIES
The game marks the 52nd meeting between the two programs, dating back to the first contest during the 1981 season - a 55-52 Wheaton victory. The Lyons lead the series 32-19 and the two teams split decisions last season.

LAST MEETING
First-year Lauren Bondi (Burnaby, BC, Can./Notre Dame Secondary) tied her career-high with 23 points, but it was not enough as Smith College fell to Wheaton College, 83-74 in overtime on January 30, 2016.

LAST SMITH WIN
First-year Kennedy Guest-Pritchett (Fairburn, Ga./The Lawrenceville School) recorded her fifth double-double of the season as the Pioneers went on the road and defeated Wheaton, 77-74, on January 16, 2016.

SCOUTING THE LYONS
Wheaton (4-19, 2-12) enters tonight's game on a three-game losing streak after suffering a 66-57 overtime defeat to Coast Guard Wednesday evening. The Lyons were paced by first-year Natalie Wind who netted 17 points off the bench, while senior Sophia Black ended the night with 15 points in her final regular season home game. Black leads Wheaton averaging 10.3 points per game while Oppie Morris pulls down a team-high 6.2 rebounds per contest. The Lyons offense averages 54.0 points per game and were picked to finish seventh in the NEWMAC Preseason Coaches' Poll.

SCOUTING THE PIONEERS
Smith (15-7, 7-6) will play their final home game of the regular season Saturday against Wheaton College. The Pioneers are coming off a 67-42 win over Wellesley Wednesday night to sweep the season series. In that game, twelve different players scored for Smith led by Guest-Pritchett's 12 points and seven rebounds. Guest-Pritchett ranks in the top-5 of the NEWMAC in points per game (14.7), rebounds per game (10.2), and field goal percentage (49.8) while sophomore guard Erin Hanley (San Francisco, Calif./St. Ignatius College Prepatory) (10.1 ppg) is currently fourth in conference shooting 50.3 percent from the field. Sophomore guard Sydney Koh (Seattle, Wash. /Lakeside) (41.7%) and senior guard Mandy Castro (San Diego, Calif./Poway) (39.7%) rank third and fourth in the league in 3PT field goal percentage. Smith is the fourth-highest scoring team in the NEWMAC averaging 68.0 points per contest and was selected to finish fifth in the NEWMAC Preseason Coaches' Poll.

HONORING OUR SENIORS
Prior to the game, Smith will honor their two seniors Mandy Castro (San Diego, Calif./Poway) and Jade Chihara (Lahaina, Hawaii/Lahainaluna).

PLAYOFF WATCH
The Pioneers currently sit at the No. 5 slot in the standings with the top-7 teams qualifying for the postseason tournament.

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