Smith was utilized in three different games as a starter and combined for a sterling 1.40 ERA following 20 innings in games against Miles, Maryville and Saint Joseph’s to begin the spring in Alabama.
The sophomore hurler pitched complete games against Saint Joseph’s and put zeroes across the board against Maryville for her first career no-hitter.
Versus Miles, Smith locked down the opposition with a three-hitter as the Panthers prevailed 2-1 after battling Montevallo earlier in the day to an 11-inning win. She struck out four and walked one.
Following a two-inning relief outing against Delta State, Smith flirted with perfection against Maryville en route to the no-hitter. She only walked two and also fanned a pair.
To close out the weekend, Smith was the beneficiary of plenty of run support from her teammates as KWC routed Saint Joseph’s to finish tournament action. She pitched four innings, giving up two runs on four hits while striking out two.
She also helped her own cause at the plate, going 4-for-9 with four RBI and a run scored.