January 4, 1998 Release: Upon Receipt

SMITH NAMED TO TULANE ALL-TOURNAMENT

GREENVILLE, South Carolina -- Furman junior Jackie Smith was named to the Tulane/Doubletree Classic All-Tournament Team it was announced on Monday.

The Classic, which was held in New Orleans December 28-29, pitted Furman against Tulane in the first round and Middle Tennessee State in the second. Smith averaged 21.0 points, 9.5 rebounds, and 5.0 assists in the two games, including a double-double against the 9-1 Green Wave.

Smith and the rest of the Lady Paladin team will host the Spartans of UNC Greensboro on Tuesday, January 5, in a game pitting the league's best two teams. Furman, currently 4-0 in the conference, is just one game ahead of the 3-1 UNCG Spartans. Gametime is set for 7 p.m. at Timmons Arena.