University of North Carolina Athletics
2025-26 Women's Rowing Roster
Leighton Smith
- Class:
- Sophomore
- Hometown:
- Lakeville, CT
- High School:
- The Hotchkiss School
- Prev School:
- Boston College
Before UNC: Member of the fastest boat in Boston College history • Received Freshman of the Year Award at BC • All-ACC Academic Team • Earned the Hotchkiss Rowing Award and was team captain as a senior in high school • Placed thirdi n the U-19 2-event at the Youth Summer Nationals in 2023 for Litchfield Hills Rowing Club.
Personal: Daughter of Carrie and Danny Smith • Sister, Emma played field hockey at Tufts • Father, Danny played football and baseball at New Hampshire • Chose UNC because of the balance of a competitive and driven athletic department and highly regarded academic programs • Enjoys hiking, biking and baking.
Personal: Daughter of Carrie and Danny Smith • Sister, Emma played field hockey at Tufts • Father, Danny played football and baseball at New Hampshire • Chose UNC because of the balance of a competitive and driven athletic department and highly regarded academic programs • Enjoys hiking, biking and baking.
MLAX: NCAA Quarterfinal Post-Syracuse Press Conference
Saturday, May 16
UNC Baseball: Offense Powers Tar Heels to Series Win vs Wolfpack, 17-7
Saturday, May 16
UNC Baseball: Diamond Heels Win Battle at NC State in Series Opener, 9-4
Friday, May 15
UNC Women's Lacrosse: Tar Heels Move On to NCAA Semis with Win vs Stanford, 14-11
Friday, May 15
