ATHLETE OF THE WEEK FOR PERIOD ENDING 2/17/19
Di Smith #12 (Women's Basketball)
Jr. / 6-0 / Forward
Hometown: Troy, N.Y.
High School: Troy HS
Major: Psychology
Inside the numbers: Smith averaged 7.5 points and 2.5 rebounds per game in only 15.5 minutes off the bench last week. She made just her third start of the season on Thursday against Becker and tallied six points, two boards, and a steal. The junior then tied the team-high of nine points in 12 minutes of reserve time at Elms on Saturday, and she added three rebounds and a block to her line. Smith was 7-11 from the free throw line across SVC’s two games.
What Coach Gowan is saying: “Di is playing really well right now. She has worked hard with Coach Lauren, and her touch inside has improved tremendously as a result. She is shooting one of the highest percentages on the team, and we want to continue to work the ball inside as much as possible as a result.”
About the student-athlete:
Why I came to SVC: To play basketball
Favorite spot on campus: The MAC
Hobbies/interests: Basketball, music, & art
Person I would most like to meet: Chris Brown
Favorite warm-up/pump-up song: Chief Keef - "Law & Order"
My hero/idol: Will Smith
Favorite quote/saying: "To infinity and beyond."
Favorite food: Chicken and shrimp alfredo
Favorite athlete: Klay Thompson