University of Maine at Farmington women’s basketball senior Meghan Smith of Boothbay was selected as the North Atlantic Conference (NAC) player of the week for the second straight week, which was released by the conference office on Monday. On Tuesday, Smith was selected to the Maine Women's Basketball Coaches Association (MWBCA) weekly honor roll member.

Smith helped lead the Beavers to a 2-1 record in conference action this week as she averaged 18.3 points, 8.7 rebounds, and 3.3 assists per game, while shooting 66.7 percent (18-of-27) from the field. In a tough 73-56 loss to Husson, the forward recorded a double-double with 21 points and 12 rebounds, while tallying three assists and one steal.

Over the weekend, UMF handed Castleton, the NAC defending champion, its first loss of the season (W, 76-72), as the senior posted another double-double with 19 points, 11 rebounds, and three assists. On Sunday, Smith netted 15 points, dished four assists, and grabbed three boards, as UMF earned a 76-36 win over Green Mountain.

Smith also ranks second in the nation in free throw attempts (72), free throws made (44), 20th in double-doubles (4), and 34th in total rebounds (81).

UMaine-Farmington wrapped up the semester with a trip to Bowdoin on Wednesday.