On Saturday, December 30, Lighthouse Charter School standout Daijah Smith competed in NCAA D1 game

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

By McLean County Times

Dec 31, 2023

On Saturday, December 30, former Lighthouse Charter School standout, Daijah Smith’s current college team, the Illinois State Redbirds, won 78-74 in their NCAA D1 game against the Bradley Braves.

The game took place in Normal, Illinois. This was the first matchup against the Bradley Braves this season.

The Illinois State Redbirds’ next game is scheduled for Thursday, January 4 at 6:30 p.m. in Nashville, Tennessee.

Name: Daijah Smith

Position: Guard

Hometown: Gary

Height: 5′11″

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