January 14, 2000

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SMITH RANKED AMONG NATION'S BEST

GREENVILLE, South Carolina -- Jackie Smith, a senior on the Furman women's basketball team is ranked in the NCAA Division I national statistics in two categories.

The reigning two-time Southern Conference Player of the Year, Smith is seventh in Division I in rebounding, with an 11.5 per game mark, and is 32nd among scorers, with a 19.0 points per game average.

In addition to her national rankings, Smith leads the Southern Conference in rebounding and is second, by .9, in scoring. In addition, she leads the league with 10 double-doubles so far this season, and is closing in on the record of 48 career double-doubles set by Rushia Brown. Smith currently totals 42.