SOMERSET, N.J. -- Fairleigh Dickinson sophomore Nicola Smith was tabbed Northeast Conference Women's Golfer of the Month on Thursday for her stellar start to the spring season.  

At the Lonnie Barton Invitational, Smith finished second overall to lead the Burgundy and Blue to a second-place finish among the 14 teams competing. The returning All-NEC performer finished the two-day event with a 1-under-par, 143.  

The native from Sittingborne, England, also recorded an 18-over 234 over three rounds at the Kiawah Island Classic in South Carolina.  

The Knights are currently in action, competing at the Pizza Hut-Lady Thunderbird Invitational.