Katelyn Pickunka, center, of Smith College, shoots between Franklin & Marshall defenders Kenna Williams, left, and Emily Moran, Monday, Dec. 30, 2019, during the Smith Holiday Tournament at Smith College. Pickunka, now a sophomore, played for Hampshire Regional High School.
Katelyn Pickunka, center, of Smith College, shoots between Franklin & Marshall defenders Kenna Williams, left, and Emily Moran, Monday, Dec. 30, 2019, during the Smith Holiday Tournament at Smith College. Pickunka, now a sophomore, played for Hampshire Regional High School. Credit: —STAFF PHOTO/JERREY ROBERTS

The Smith College basketball team jumped on Franklin & Marshall early en route to a 54-42 victory in the Smith Holiday Classic championship, Monday in Northampton.

The Pioneers (11-0) led 30-19 at halftime.

Katelyn Pickunka (Westhampton) had a game-high 15 points and seven rebounds for Smith. Amelia Clairmont added 13 points and six rebounds, while Elle Jo Whalen had six points and 12 boards. Dashelle Gleissner had seven points, seven assists and four steals.

The Pioneers outscored the Diplomats (4-6) 36-12 in the paint.

Men’s Basketball

Amherst 76, Wisconsin-Whitewater 54 — Grant Robinson had 20 points, while Michael Schretter had 12 points and 10 rebounds as the Mammoths (8-2) won in Naples, Florida.

Fru Che added 11 points.