Smith, an outside hitter, averaged 3.00 kills and 4.17 digs per set to help lead LIU to a 1-1 weekend in NEC play. Posting 11 kills in a defeat to Saint Francis U, the Colorado native stuffed the stat sheet with a double-double (12 kills, 14 digs) in a straight-set victory over FDU. During that stretch, Smith added two blocks and four service aces. This is Smith’s third NEC Rookie of the Week honor, as she previously earned the distinction on Aug. 30 and Oct. 4.