Smith Pioneers advance in NCAA Division III with win featuring former Downers Grove North standout Maggie Fleming
By R. R. Hagan
Maggie Fleming, a former standout at Downers Grove North High School, helped her current collegiate team, the Smith Pioneers, secure a 73-55 victory over the Union Garnet Chargers in the NCAA Division III Basketball Tournament on Friday, March 6.
The opening-round matchup tipped off at Alumni Gymnasium at 4:45 p.m. and marked the first meeting between the Smith Pioneers and the Union Garnet Chargers in this year's tournament.
The Smith Pioneers will look to continue their run in the tournament when they take the court again Saturday, March 7 at 7:15 p.m., also at Alumni Gymnasium.
Maggie Fleming — Forward and guard — Junior — 5′10″ — Hometown: Downers Grove