A junior forward from Asheville, North Carolina, Smith scored twice in the 2-1 season-opening win for Lees-McRae over Barton. Smith scored her first on a penalty kick in the first half before netting her second off an assist from Averee Andrew eight minutes in the second half.
2021 Conference Carolinas Women’s Soccer Weekly Awards
Week 1 (Feb. 23, 2021)
Offensive Player of the Week: Pali Smith, Lees-McRae
Defensive Player of the Week: Hope Sanborn, Lees-McRae