BUFFALO, NY – University at Buffalo, The State University of New York women's basketball junior guard Joanna Smith has been named Mid-American Conference East division Player of the week, as announced by the conference office on Monday. This is the second time this season that Smith has earned the weekly recognition.
The Southaven, MS native put the team on her back on Monday and led them to victory over Big 4 rival Niagara as she tied a career-high with 26 points. The junior finished the game going 10-for-15 from the floor and scored 18 of her game-high 26 in the second and third quarters combined.