Smith delivered a complete-game shutout in what would turn out to be a pivotal contest to begin TNU’s final series of the regular season against Kentucky Wesleyan.
In the first game of the four-game set, Smith blanked the Panthers with the nine-inning gem. He struck out six, scattered eight hits and walked none.
With the win, he maintained his position as the G-MAC’s all-time leader in wins (23) while holding the fourth-best ERA and second-most strikeouts (202).