Tanya Smith (Bismarck, ND) needed a tiebreaker to advance to the playoffs, Smith finished 5-4 in the 0-team qualifying round. . In their opening game, Smith defeated Becca Wood (Denver, CO) 9-8, then won 12-4 against Elisabeth Collins (Chicago, IL) and 12-5 against Mandy Hampton (Madison, WI). Smith went on to lose 11-4 against Jayne Flinn-Burton (Tempe, AZ). Smith lost 8-7 to Kelly Danahey (Denver, CO) where Smith responded with a 9-8 win over Jamie Kraus (Duluth, MN). Smith went on to lose 10-6 against Jacqueline Duby (Midland, MI). Smith lost 10-2 to Nicole Prohaska (Plainfield, NJ) where Smith responded with a 11-6 win over Sarah Maywalt (Beaverton, OR) in their final qualifying round match.
 
Smith ranks th overall on the Year-to-Date rankings with points earned so far this season.