Adrianna Smith, the senior forward from the University of Maine, has been crowned the 2025‑26 America East Female Scholar‑Athlete of the Year, a distinction that underscores her dominance on the court and her excellence in the classroom.
A Season of Unprecedented Statistics
During the 2025‑26 campaign she topped the conference in scoring with an average of 22.8 points per game, while also leading in rebounds (10.7) and assists (4.7). Her all‑around production helped the Black Bears secure a remarkable 31‑point scoring streak in the final stretch of the season.
Trailblazing Career Milestones
Smith etched her name into league history as the first player — male or female — to amass 1,500 points, 1,000 rebounds and 400 assists in a career. She also joined Maya Moore as only the second woman in NCAA history to reach 700 points, 300 rebounds and 150 assists in a single season, a feat that places her among the most versatile players ever recorded.
Her statistical dominance extends further: she became the fourth player ever to post at least 700 points, 300 rebounds and 140 assists in a season, and she is one of only eight women in Division I history to average 20 or more points, 10 or more rebounds and four or more assists over an entire campaign.
Academic Excellence and Recognition
Off the court, Smith graduated with a 3.79 GPA in kinesiology and physical education and a 3.93 GPA for her MBA, achievements that earned her repeated placement on the America East Commissioner's Honor Roll and six Dean's List selections. Her scholarly work was complemented by multiple America East Player of the Week honors and a total of seven conference player‑of‑the‑week awards.
The accolades culminated in multiple first‑team selections — All‑ECAC, All‑America East and All‑Defensive Team — while she also earned the America East and ECAC Player of the Year titles, cementing her status as the most honored student‑athlete of the season.
Her impact reaches beyond personal statistics; she has inspired teammates, elevated the program’s profile and set a benchmark for future generations of student‑athletes at the University of Maine.