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Basketball Championship Game Watch Party—Saturday at 4 p.m.!

🔥🏀 Let’s rally for Smith Basketball as they take on NYU in an epic rematch! Join the watch party this Saturday at 4 PM in Weinstein Auditorium—open to students, faculty, staff, and the entire Northampton community. GO SMITH! 💙💛🎉

It’s rematch time.

The Pioneers will face NYU—in the first championship rematch in NCAA Division III women’s basketball history—on Saturday, March 22.

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Now in her 18th season with the basketball team, Head Coach Lynn Hersey is well versed in winning. Honored as the 2024 D3hoops.com National Coach of the Year and the 2023 WBCA National Coach of the Year, Hersey has led the Pioneers to over 300 wins, including five consecutive NEWMAC championship titles, during her tenure.

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On to the Championship!

Following a nail-biting 49–47 win over UW-Oshkosh on Thursday night, the Pioneers are set to battle NYU for the national championship in a rematch on Saturday.

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Championship Watch Party

Saturday, March 22 at 4 p.m. | Weinstein Auditorium

Cheer on the Pioneers! Open to Smith students, faculty, and staff, and the greater Northampton community.

Players Spotlight

#24

Ella Sylvester ’26

Statistical & Data Sciences and Psychology major

“I chose Smith because of the inclusive community, open curriculum, and dedicated staff.”

#20

Mya Williams ’28

Undecided major

“I chose Smith because I know how diverse the community is as well as the beautiful campus. Smith has first-rate facilities along with an amazing basketball program. I can gain many opportunities as a student-athlete here and really blossom into the person I seek.”

#33

Jillian Nowicki ’28

Undecided major

“I chose Smith because of the team culture that includes both a resilient drive for a national championship as well as immense support and care from the coaching staff and team. It is a dynamic unmatched at any other program and this coupled with the incredible academics was an opportunity I couldn’t pass up.”

#11

Virginia Johnson ’27

Economics major

“[I chose Smith] because of high level academics, athletics, and the community that is built around them both.”