UD women’s basketball player earns final A-10 weekly honor

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DAYTON — A University of Dayton women’s basketball player earned the regular season’s final weekly Atlantic 10 honor.

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Senior forward Arianna Smith was named A-10 Player of the Week for her play in two Flyer wins last week.

She recorded her 12th and 13th double-doubles of the season, averaging 16.5 points and 14.0 rebounds, as UD beat Saint Joseph’s and St. Bonaventure.

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Smith had 13 points and 11 rebounds in her final home game on Feb. 26 against the Hawks in a 74-65 victory.

The Columbus native followed it by scoring 20 points and grabbing 17 boards Saturday in Dayton’s 67-57 win at St. Bonaventure.

The UD women’s basketball team finished the regular season with a 17-12 record and 11-7 in the Atlantic 10.

Their next game is Thursday at 7:30 p.m. in the second round of the Atlantic 10 Tournament at Henrico, Virginia.

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