Smith picks up RSC Men's Basketball Player of the Week from (RV) IU East
MIDDLETOWN, Ohio -- (RV) IU East senior Bishop Smith keyed a league win to pick up River States Conference Men's Basketball Player of the Week for Dec. 30-Jan. 5.
Smith, a 5-9 native of Indianapolis, Ind., scored 25 points in an 86-81 conference victory over Rio Grande. The win improved the Red Wolves to 3-0 in the RSC. Smith collected three rebounds and three steals in the game, which also included 7 for 12 from the floor, 4 for 6 from 3-point range and 7 for 8 from the foul line.
IU East (9-8) is now 6-0 when Smith scores at least 25 points. The Red Wolves are at Asbury (Ky.) on Tuesday night.