Against Arizona State on Nov. 11 — just the fourth game of her collegiate career — Smith had a double-double with 16 points and 11 rebounds.“Nalyssa Smith has been key for us in big-time games. TAMPA, FL - APRIL 07: NaLyssa Smith #1 and head coach Kim Mulkey of the of the Baylor Bears celebrate their win over the Notre Dame Fighting Irish at Amalie Arena on April 7, 2019 in Tampa, Florida. Chris Jones Photography 4 edits “You saw them expose her on screens tonight. You must be a Give Gift; Back to Top; Post by SoonerNorm on Aug 21, 2017 22:15:15 GMT. “I knew it was my time to step-up. The one thing (Smith) can do is score. © 2020 NCAA | Turner Sports Interactive, Inc. Sights and sounds of Baylor's National Championship You go back to Arizona State, against UConn, she came in and helped us win,” Messer said. In a SicEm365 exclusive series, Baylor junior DiDi Richards gets Baylor women's basketball fans ready for the 2019-2020 basketball season by interviewing each of the Lady Bears on the roster.
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1 I liked DiDi ribbing her about her defense. Today, DiDi visits with sophomore NaLyssa Smith Filmed by Grayson Grundhoefer and Addi Dunayer. 6'2" How long do you want to ignore this user? The Bears held on to win their third national championship, 82-81.Smith had made big shots already this year. You must be a Next year, if Cox is not ready by November, Smith will be the go-to option inside.
That was enough to make her an exemplary “Sixth Man,” as Smith put it, but she is about to abandon that role. Every time she’d give up a basket, she’d make a basket.”Smith has grown to expect that from herself and felt an even greater responsibility to help lift her team while their star sat on the bench wearing a brace and holding a pair of crutches.“When coach called my name, I knew it was my time to shine,” Smith said. Bickle knew that Baylor wasn’t going to lose a step while Smith was on the floor.“There was no doubt. She wants to win so much. The latest stats, facts, news and notes on NaLyssa Smith of the Baylor Bears View the profiles of people named Alyssa Smith. She came back. She knows that, and said that while she enjoyed the role of Sixth Man, she’s ready for a bigger challenge.“I’ve proven myself,” she said.
I had to go in there and give everything I had.”Smith is typically the player Mulkey calls on to fill in for one of her two stars in the post, Cox and Kalani Brown. Regurgitation of last year....... You must be a “This kid has ice in her veins and I can’t wait to see how she grows. Chris Jones Photography She only missed two shots and she never turned the ball over. You must be a "After a whole month off, I was itching to play basketball and to finally get to play again, it was just great," Smith said. NaLyssa Smith continues to shine for San Antonio, eyes Alamodome in 2021.
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Every single play she’s going to give all she has.”Smith clicked with the starters right away when she relieved Cox. “Now coach may give me a bigger spot.”Of course it doesn’t get much bigger than it did on Sunday night.Build your custom FanSided Daily email newsletter with news and analysis on Women's Basketball and all your favorite sports teams, TV shows, and more.Your privacy is safe with us. TAMPA — As her shot fell through the net, Nalyssa Smith gave one emphatic clap and let out a yell before backpedaling down the court on defense. She may have shot for a high percentage, but every minute in the game was a struggle for the freshman before she fouled out in the final minutes.Defensively, she had to guard Brianna Turner, Notre Dame’s senior who shot at a 64 percent clip this year.“You knew they were going to expose her on the defensive end,” Mulkey said. ©2020 SicEm365. All rights reserved. You must be a Overview. Nalyssa Smith was the Sixth Man this year, but when Lauren Cox went down with an injury, she was asked to do a little bit more to deliver a title to Waco. How long do you want to ignore this user?
“But she never let it rattle her. 98. Post production by Colt Barber and Grayson Grundhoefer. “It just gave me something to play for other than my family. The Hornets (25-8) were led by senior 6-3 forward and Baylor-signee NaLyssa Smith 's 15 points. And then she stuffed Marina Mabrey’s attempt on the other end.“(Smith) does not play like a freshman, she plays like an upperclassman,” Landrum said.