Men’s Basketball Looks to Snap Skid Tuesday Against UNE

SUFFOLK vs. UNIVERSITY OF NEW ENGLAND
Date Time Venue Video Stats Program Series Last Meeting   Last Suffolk Win Streak	Tuesday, Feb. 8 7:30 PM Smith Court Boston, Mass. Suffolk Stretch GoSuffolkRams.com Digital Program 11-10 Dec. 1, 2021, W, 85-74 Same W1

BOSTON – Suffolk men's basketball looks to bounce back from back-to-back set-backs Tuesday, Feb. 8 when it welcomes the University of New England to Larry E. and Michael S. Smith Court for a 7:30 p.m. Commonwealth Coast Conference (CCC) contest. 

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SUFFOLK ATHLETICS 2021-22 FAN POLICY
Suffolk University Athletics, following guidance from the University's health and safety protocols, Commonwealth Coast Conference (CCC), Centers for Disease Control and the Massachusetts Department of Public Health, plans to allow fans to attend home athletic contests during the 2021-22 academic and athletic year.

Fans, whether vaccinated or unvaccinated, can attend games. They must be masked the entire time they are on campus, pursuant to institutional policy, and complete a health screening form at the security desk of each building upon arrival. This policy applies to home contests played on campus at the Ridgeway Building's Larry E. and Michael S. Smith Court, as well as the Emmons Horrigan O'Neil Memorial Rink and the Louis E. Porrazzo Memorial Skating Rink.

For outdoor outings, specifically at East Boston Memorial Park, fans are asked to respect COVID safety protocols. At this time, masks will not be mandated for fans no matter vaccinated status at outdoor venues.

MORE READING: Suffolk Athletics Announces Fan Policy for 2021-22

LAST TIME OUT
Suffolk men's basketball fell to Salve Regina, 82-71, Saturday afternoon in Commonwealth Coast Conference (CCC) play at Larry E. and Michael S. Smith Court. 

MORE READING: Salve Regina Stumps Men's Basketball, 82-71

RAMS RUNDOWN
Suffolk's two straight losses, a 64-63 defeat at Wentworth and an 82-71 decision against Salve Regina, moved the Rams to 12-6 on the season and 7-5 in the CCC.  

The blue-and-gold's offense has dipped to 84.8 ppg as of late, however, Suffolk's starting five continues to average double figures in Nate Hale (19.4), Aidan Sullivan (11.9), Keenan Robertson (10.9), William Rowe (10.9) and John Gates (10.2).  

Defensively, Suffolk grabs 36.6 rpg, just 0.5 boards per outing more than its opponents. Robertson's 7.4 rpg paces the effort on the glass with Rowe registering 6.2 rpg. 

NOR'EASTER NOTES
The University of New England (4-17, 3-11 CCC) has found the win column just four times this season, three of those victories have come against CCC counterparts.  

Alex Kravchuk is a crucial component to the Nor'Easters 69.5 ppg offense as he contributor 22.0 ppg on a 46.2 connection rate from the field. He is complimented on the scoring side of the ball by Ray Evans' 13.5 ppg. 

Kravchuk is a main ingredient on the glass as well with 6.4 rpg, good for second on the squad, behind Ric Castillo's 6.9 rpg. 

WE MEET AGAIN
Four Rams produced double digits in scoring paced by a game-high 23-point effort from Aidan Sullivan to power Suffolk men's basketball to a Commonwealth Coast Conference (CCC) opening 85-74 victory over the University of New England Wednesday night at Harold Alfond Forum.    

MORE READING: Men's Basketball Begins CCC Era with 85-74 Win at UNE

INSIDE THE SERIES

• The Suffolk, UNE series dates back to 1980. 
• With the Rams' 84-74 win earlier this season, Dec. 1, 2021, Suffolk gained an 11-10 edge in the all-time meetings. 
• Suffolk holds a 5-6 record against the Nor'Easters in Boston. 
• The Rams are 1-0 against UNE in the Jeff Juron era. 

EYES ON THE GAME

WHAT'S AHEAD?
Suffolk remains at home Thursday, Feb. 8 when it entertains CCC foe Wentworth at 7:30 p.m.