Bear Watch: What's Ahead in Smith Athletics (Sept. 28)

September 28, 2026

In the Spotlight

Smith Volleyball Defeats No. 19 Babson

-Smith improved to 12-1 overall and 2-0 in the NEWMAC with a 3-0 sweep of Babson

-Mia Etheridge led the Bears with 12 kills, three aces, and eight digs

-Skye Higashihara handed out 23 assists and two aces

-Ruth Tullis led the back row with 19 digs

Upcoming Schedule

Plays of the Week

Week in Review

Smith Basketball Set for International Trip to Portugal
Bosket Picks Up NEWMAC Player of the Week Honor
Field Hockey Shuts Down Salve Regina, 5-0
Smith Loses Shootout Thriller to Keene State
Bears Clipped by Springfield, 3-0
Soccer Faces 5-1 Setback in NEWMAC Opener
Tullis Named NEWMAC Defensive Player of the Week
Volleyball Defeats No. 19 Babson
Bears Open NEWMAC Play with Sinking of Coast Guard

Honors and Milestones

FH | Anouk Bosket Named NEWMAC Offensive Player of the Week

VB | Tullis Named NEWMAC Defensive Player of the Week

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