On Sunday, November 19, former Lighthouse Charter School standout Daijah Smith’s college team won in an NCAA D1 game

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

By McLean County Times

Nov 20, 2023

On Sunday, November 19, former Lighthouse Charter School standout, Daijah Smith’s current college team, the Illinois State Redbirds, won 89-51 in their NCAA D1 game against the St. Francis Fighting Saints.

The game took place in Normal, Illinois. This was the first matchup against the St. Francis Fighting Saints this season.

The Illinois State Redbirds’ next game is scheduled for Friday, November 24 at 6 p.m. in Moraga, California.

Name: Daijah Smith

Position: Guard

Hometown: Gary

Height: 5′11″

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