Men’s Basketball Closes Road Trip at UNE Tuesday

Men’s Basketball Closes Road Trip at UNE Tuesday
SUFFOLK vs. UNIVERSITY OF NEW ENGLAND
Date
Time
Venue

Video
Stats
Notes
Series
Last Meeting
Last Suffolk Win
Streak
Tuesday, Jan. 6
7:30 PM
Harlod Alfond Forum
Biddeford, Maine
CNE Network
Athletics.UNE.edu
GoSuffolkRams.com
16-12
Jan. 28, 2025, 92-64
Same
Won 2

BOSTON – Suffolk men's basketball heads north Tuesday, Jan. 6 where it will wrap up a four-game road swing at the University of New England in Conference of New England (CNE) action at 7:30 p.m.

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LAST TIME OUT
Suffolk men's basketball's New Year debut came down to the wire, but the Rams came out on the wrong side of a 67-64 decision against Conference of New England (CNE) counterpart Hartford Saturday afternoon at Chase Arena. 

MORE READING: Hartford Slips by Men's Basketball, 67-64

RAMS RUNDOWN

  • Suffolk enters Tuesday at 6-6 overall and 2-1 in conference action following its 67-64 setback at Hartford Saturday. The Rams look to snap a three-game skid.
  • The Rams lean on one of the top defensive units in Division III, ranking 12th national in scoring defense, allowing just 63.6 ppg.
  • The defense is led by Greg Keane, who ranks fifth nationally in NCAA Division III with 3.00 blocks per game.
  • Nick Verdile orchestrates the show offensively at 14.3 ppg, while shooting 42 percent from the field and a blistering 40.9 percent from three-point range.
  • The freshman tandem of Marquis White (11.8 ppg, 3.7 apg) and James Jones (9.5 ppg, 7.1 rpg) give Suffolk stability in the back court.
  • Harrison Neil anchors the Rams' bench production with 10.9 points, 5.3 rebounds and 1.2 steals per contest.

NOR'EASTERS NOTES

  • UNE comes into Tuesday with an even 6-6 overall record and 2-1 mark in CNE play after handling Nichols Saturday, 93-88.
  • The Nor'easters average 77.8 ppg and shoot 45 percent from the field, leaning on balanced scoring with four players averaging double figures.
  • Adam Lux is the main threat for the Nor'easters, averaging 16.7 ppg and 8.0 rpg, while shooting a consistent 46.2 percent from the floor.
  • Adrian Torres adds 13.3 ppg and a team-best 3.9 apg to go along with a conference leading 2.7 spg.
  • Jayden Thornton is a three-level scorer on the wing with 13.0 points per game in 42.9 percent shooting, including 31.1 percent from beyond-the-arc.
  • Jaelen Jackson provides 10.8 ppg, 5.1 rpg, and 3.5 apg, giving UNE another ball handler capable of initiating offense.
  • The front court is bolstered by Kha Cao Ra James with 9.8 points and 7.8 board per contest to go with a team leading 1.2 bpg.

INSIDE THE SERIES

  • Suffolk and UNE will meet for the 29th time in the all-time series.
  • The Rams hold a 16-12 advantage all-time.
  • Under head coach Jeff Juron, the Rams are 6-2 versus the Nor'easters.
  • Suffolk is 8-6 against UNE both in Boston and Biddeford.
  • The blue-and-gold has bested the Nor'Easters in back-to-back games capped off by the last meeting's 92-64 win Jan. 28, 2025. 
  • The Rams are seeking three straight wins over UNE for the first time since Jan. 18, 2023, through Jan. 4, 2024.

MORE INFO: Suffolk vs. UNE – All-Time Series

STATS SHOWDOWN

SUFFOLK'S SCHEDULE
Suffolk returns from its four-game road trip to the familiar confines of Larry E. and Michael S. Smith Court Saturday, Jan. 10 when it hosts Johnson & Wales at 2:00 p.m.