Eastern Kentucky University Athletics

AS A SENIOR IN 2018-19 AT EKU
Did not play in any games due to a season-ending injury.
 
AS A JUNIOR IN 2017-18 AT EKU
Played in 19 games and started four times … averaged 2.3 points and 1.9 rebounds … totaled 15 blocks … scored a season-best 11 points against SIU Edwardsville (Jan. 4) … had a season-high seven rebounds against Eastern Illinois (Jan. 6) … blocked three shots in a game twice … made her first start of the season against SIU Edwardsville (Jan. 4).
 
AS A SOPHOMORE IN 2016-17 AT THREE RIVERS COMMUNITY COLLEGE
Averaged 7.2 points and 8.3 rebounds per game … scored a season-high 10 points against Wabash Valley on Oct. 31 … recorded the most rebounds and most blocked shots on her team.
 
AS A FRESHMAN IN 2015-16 AT THREE RIVERS COMMUNITY COLLEGE
Recorded the most rebounds and most blocked shots on the team.
 
HIGH SCHOOL
Helped team to a 28-3 overall record … won team defensive award … helped lead Paducah Tilghman to a district championship her senior year.
 
PERSONAL
Full name is Joya Smith … daughter of Rodney and Alisa Smith … has one brother – Roderic, and one twin sister – Jalisa, who is also a member of the women’s basketball team … plans to major in general business.