Women's basketball and universal pizza

Published March 6, 2023 at 7:28 PM EST

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The Smith College basketball team.

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Our pizza whisperer, Mark Lattanzi, with Kaliis Smith and a large pie from Red Rose.

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Mr. Universe, Salman Hameed of Hampshire College, is with NEPM's Monte Belmonte.

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Today is all about competitions...sorta.

We speak with head coach Lynne Hersey, director of sports and recreation Kristin Hughes, and professor Sam Intrator about the interconnected history of Smith College and women's basketball just as their current team win the regional championship and earn a place in The Sweet 16.

Then Mr. Universe s us to explain whether or not space is for everyone, and defend his Oscar picks.

And we embark on Pizza Quest: our ongoing journey to find the best pizza the 413 has to offer. Our first stop is near and dear to downtown Springfield, Red Rose!