Smith College

Guard Nick DePersia (fr. Cherry Hill, NJ/Haddonfield Mem.) led the men’s basketball team to a 100-89 victory over Ramapo College (Dec. 9). DePersia scored 18 points, grabbed seven rebounds and had seven assists and three steals. He shot 42.9% (6-14) from the field. DePersia tallied 14 points and nine boards in an 82-71 loss at The College of New Jersey (Dec. 9). He was chosen the New Jersey Athletic Conference Rookie of the Week. For the season, DePersia is averaging 10.1 points and 4.7 rebounds per contest.