Smith Draws Strength from Teammates' Support
University of Virginia forward Sa'Myah Smith has persevered through personal struggles, including the loss of her mother, to help her team reach the NCAA tournament's Sweet Sixteen. Smith averages 8.0 points and 9.0 rebounds per game for the Cavaliers, who will face TCU in the next round.
University of Virginia forward Sa'Myah Smith has overcome personal struggles to help her team reach the NCAA tournament's Sweet Sixteen. Smith's mother passed away in January, but she chose to rejoin the team with the support of her teammates. The Cavaliers will face TCU at 7:30 p.m. ET. Smith averages 8.0 points and 9.0 rebounds per game. She has the most NCAA tournament experience of any UVA player. The team is making history as the first to advance from the First Four to the Sweet Sixteen in the NCAA women's tournament.
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