WESTWOOD, Mass. - After a 3-0 week, first-year Olivia Smith (Mill Valley, Calif./Tamalpais) was chosen as the New England Women's and Men's Athletic Conference (NEWMAC) Offensive Athlete of the Week. 

The outside hitter finished with 39 kills, 16 digs and four service aces to lead Smith to its best overall record, 18-6, since the 2013 season. She produced a career-high 19 kills in a 3-2 win over New England College on Saturday and added 10 kills against Mitchell. In Smith's 3-0 sweep of Emerson this past Tuesday, she produced a career-high 19 kills and hit .476.

Smith and the Pioneers will return to action Tuesday when they travel to Wellesley. 

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