BRIDGEWATER - The Smith College basketball team used stifling defense to defeat Bridgwater Stae, 83-50, Saturday afternoon at the Tinsley Center.
Smith (10-1) is ranked No. 9 in the Women's Basketball Coaches Association poll and No. 13 in the D3hoops.com poll and is 121-14 since the start of the 2019-20 season with back-to-back 30-win seasons.
Inside the Numbers
- Smith was led by graduate student Ally Landau (Livingston, NJ) with 21 points, nine rebounds, and four assists
- Sophomore Uta Nakamura (Manhattan, NY/Long Island Lutheran) came off the bench and added double-doubke totals of 14 points and 10 rebounds to go along with five assists and two blocks
- Senior Jane Loo (Saratoga, CA/Saratoga) had 13 points
- Smith shot 52.6% (30-of-57) from the field, 43.8% (7-of-16) from three-point range, and 66.7% (16-of-24) from the free throw line
- The Bears went 29.5% (18-of-61) from the floor, 17.4% (4-of-23) from long distance, and 52.6% (10-of-19) from the free throw line
- The Pioneers owned a 49-29 advantage in rebounds
Game Highlights
- Smith opened a 20-point lead in the first quarter and coasted from start to finish, handing Bridgewater State University (7-5) its fourth straight loss
- The Pioneers raced to a 23-3 lead before owning a 26-7 advantage after one quarter. They were in front, 46-19, at halftime and led, 67-40, going into the final quarter.
Up Next
Smith will continue its road slate at Hamilton College on Tuesday, January 7 at 3:30pm
About Smith Athletics: Smith College is a NCAA Division III member of the New England Women's and Men's Athletic Conference that sponsors 11 intercollegiate sports. For more information log on to smithpioneers.com and follow us on Facebook, and Instagram.
