The UVM women's basketball team, with Libby Smith starting at guard, has finished the regular season in 1st place following a come-from-behind victory over arch rival Maine in Orono last Thursday. UVM and Maine were tied for first place going into that game with identical records of 14-3 in the America East Conference.

Libby Smith, VSWGA 1999 state golf champion, is an integral part the team's success. At point guard, she averages 4.3 points and 3.5 rebounds per game with a season high of 16 points against Boston University. She leads the team in assists and leads the conference in assists/turnover ration (2.11). On a team loaded with scoring potential such as All-American candidate senior Karalyn Church and freshman stars Morgan Hall and Dawn Cressman, Libby has found other ways to contribute to the team's success with solid ball handling, tenacious defense, assists and rebounding.

The team now heads into the America East tournament on the UVM campus playing the 8th place team Thursday evening March 9 at 6:00PM. The winner of the tournament receives an automatic bid to the NCAA tournament. For ticket information, contact the UVM ticket office at 802-656-4410.

Good luck in the tournament to Libby and the rest of the Lady Cats!