Posted by: Shawn Sweeney
Smith was tabbed Big 5 Player of the Week. |
PHILADELPHIA, PA - After recording his first double-double of the season, and 23rd of his career, in La Salle's 75-63 win over American, senior forward Steven Smith (Philadelphia, PA/Northeast) was named this season's first Big 5 Player of the Week. Smith racked up 31 points and swept 13 rebounds to aid the Explorers on their way to their first 2-0 start since the 2002-03 season.
Smith was 12-for-23 from the field against the Eagles, adding a pair of steals. The All-America candidate is currently averaging 23.0 points and 11.0 rebounds per game.
The Explorers return to the hardwood on Wednesday, Nov. 30, when they host Mount St. Mary's at 7:00 p.m. La Salle will venture to the Palestra on Saturday, Dec. 3, to take on Drexel in the Big 5 Classic.
