Daijah Smith, former Lighthouse Charter School standout, played on Monday, November 6 in NCAA D1 game

Illinois State Redbirds Coach Kristen Gillespie (2024) | Illinois State Redbirds

By McLean County Times

Nov 7, 2023

On Monday, November 6, former Lighthouse Charter School standout, Daijah Smith’s current college team, the Illinois State Redbirds, won 105-59 in their NCAA D1 game against the Omaha Mavericks.

The game took place in Omaha, Nebraska. This was the first matchup against the Omaha Mavericks this season.

The Illinois State Redbirds’ next game is scheduled for Saturday, November 11 at 12 p.m. in Green Bay, Wisconsin.

Name: Daijah Smith

Position: Guard

Hometown: Gary

Height: 5′11″

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