William Smith clinched the Liberty League regular-season title with two shutout wins, then collected three conference weekly honors. Miranda DeMura was named Defensive Performer of the Week, Grace Sudbay earned Rookie of the Week, and Grace Metzler made the weekly honor roll.

By the Numbers
  • William Smith is 12-3-0 overall and 8-0-0 in conference play.
  • The Herons have won 8 straight games and shut out both opponents last week.
  • DeMura recorded 3 points; Metzler led the team for the week with 4.
  • Sudbay has 10 points this season; Metzler leads the team with 15.
Yes, But

William Smith is ranked 15th in the NCAA Power Index, a selection tool for at-large NCAA tournament bids. The Herons have secured the conference title, but their regular-season finale remains ahead.

State of Play
  • William Smith beat St. Lawrence and Union 2-0, limiting them to a combined 9 shots.
  • DeMura scored against St. Lawrence and assisted on Sudbay’s goal against Union; Metzler scored in both games.
What’s Next

The Herons host Rensselaer on Saturday, Oct. 31, at 2 p.m. in their regular-season finale.

Bottom Line

William Smith has paired a perfect conference record with a title-clinching run of shutout wins, putting the Herons in strong form heading into the postseason.