Smith normally plays outside or defensive specialist, but had to step into the setter role during the Bluegrass Games as the result of an injury. Head coach Dawn Kinner said she has greatly accepted the challenge until the regular setter returns. Smith ran an efficient offense in the Bluegrass Games and that should benefit the team when the regular setter returns when the team is out of system so hitters can put down balls across the net. Smith has tremendous range on defense. She can track down pushes to deep corners and execute both bump and overhead passes with efficiency.

Smith helped the Tigers form a solid defense setting up nicely behind the size then making smooth first touches. Smith stops her feet and follows through on the bump and overhead passes. Smith does a great job tracking down shoves to the corners using good range. Smith only leans or dives out of necessity. She was one of eight Tigers to hit triple-digits in digs with 104 in the fall.