2018 Volleyball News

Season
Rams Reflect: Volleyball's Leah Pedersen
Rams Reflect: Volleyball's Leah Pedersen

The 2019 Rams Reflect is the fourth in a series of annual collections. Senior captains and representatives of Suffolk teams have been invited to contribute viewpoints based on personal experience from both their senior seasons and full varsity careers at Suffolk. 

Rams Reflect: Volleyball's Emma Feeney
Rams Reflect: Volleyball's Emma Feeney

The 2019 Rams Reflect is the fourth in a series of annual collections. Senior captains and representatives of Suffolk teams have been invited to contribute viewpoints based on personal experience from both their senior seasons and full varsity careers at Suffolk. 

Rams Reflect: Volleyball's Bridget Allison
Rams Reflect: Volleyball's Bridget Allison

The 2019 Rams Reflect is the fourth in a series of annual collections. Senior captains and representatives of Suffolk teams have been invited to contribute viewpoints based on personal experience from both their senior seasons and full varsity careers at Suffolk. 

Lombardo Picks Up All-GNAC Third-Team Nod
Lombardo Picks Up All-GNAC Third-Team Nod

Suffolk volleyball’s Talia Lombardo capped off her collegiate career with all-conference accolades as the senior setter was named to the All-GNAC Third-Team, the league office announced Tuesday afternoon.

No. 2 Johnson & Wales Ends Volleyball Season in Straight Sets in GNAC Semis
No. 2 Johnson & Wales Ends Volleyball Season in Straight Sets in GNAC Semis

The Suffolk volleyball team’s historic run came to an end Thursday night as the Rams fell to No. 2 Johnson & Wales, 3-0, in the GNAC Semifinals inside the Wildcat Center. The season-ending setback came by set scores 25-12, 25-16 and 25-13.  

Volleyball Heads to No. 2 Johnson & Wales Thursday for GNAC Semis
Volleyball Heads to No. 2 Johnson & Wales Thursday for GNAC Semis

Suffolk volleyball will make its first-ever appearance in the GNAC semifinals Thursday, Nov. 1 when the Rams travel to No. 2 Johnson & Wales. The tournament’s fifth and first seed are scheduled for 7:30 p.m. first serve at JWU’s Wildcat Center.

Volleyball Makes History, Sweeps Lasell to Advance to GNAC Semis
Volleyball Makes History, Sweeps Lasell to Advance to GNAC Semis

The Suffolk volleyball team rewrote history twice Tuesday night as the Rams defeated Lasell in the GNAC Quarterfinals with both the win over Lasell and in the league quarterfinals a first in program history.  The victory came in straight sets by scores 25-20, 25-21 and 26-24.  

GNAC Quarterfinals Sends Volleyball to Lasell Tuesday
GNAC Quarterfinals Sends Volleyball to Lasell Tuesday

The quest for GNAC glory begins Tuesday, Oct. 30 as the fifth-seeded Suffolk volleyball team makes the trip to fourth-seed Lasell. The quarterfinals contest is scheduled to begin at 7 p.m.

Volleyball Earns Fifth Seed in Upcoming 2018 GNAC Tournament
Volleyball Earns Fifth Seed in Upcoming 2018 GNAC Tournament

After posting the most conference victories since 2005, the Suffolk volleyball team punched its ticket to the 2018 GNAC Tournament as the field’s fifth seed the league announced as it unveiled the tournament bracket.  

No. 2 Johnson & Wales Too Much for Volleyball
No. 2 Johnson & Wales Too Much for Volleyball

The Suffolk volleyball team faced its first known nationally ranked opponent in recent history and could not overcome the powerhouse of No. 2 Johnson & Wales as the Wildcats took care of business in straight sets Saturday afternoon at the Wildcat Center. The Rams’ GNAC setback came by set scores 25-15, 25-16 and 25-12.

St. Joseph’s (Maine) Stops Volleyball in Four in Regular Season Finale
St. Joseph’s (Maine) Stops Volleyball in Four in Regular Season Finale

The Suffolk volleyball team forced a fourth frame with a thrilling third set, but could not complete the comeback as Saint Joseph’s (Maine) put the match way 3-1 at the Wildcat Center. The decision came by set scores 27-25, 25-15, 25-27 and 25-20.  

Volleyball Heads to No. 2 JWU for Final Tri-Match of Season
Volleyball Heads to No. 2 JWU for Final Tri-Match of Season

With playoff position on the line, Suffolk volleyball makes the trip to Providence, Rhode Island, Saturday, Oct. 27 for a tri-match at No. 2 Johnson & Wales featuring Saint Joseph’s (Maine). The Rams will take on national powerhouse JWU to get the day going at 12 p.m., before capping off regular-season action at 2 p.m. versus the Monks.

Lombardo Hands Out 1000th Assist as Volleyball Sweeps Becker
Lombardo Hands Out 1000th Assist as Volleyball Sweeps Becker

Talia Lombardo joined elite company Thursday night as she collected her 1000th career assist to anchor Suffolk volleyball to a sweep over Becker at Leicester Gymnasium. The victory, the Rams’ last non-conference contest of the season, came by set scores 25-21, 25-18 and 25-22. 

Thursday Tilt at Becker Closes Volleyball’s Non-Conference Slate
Thursday Tilt at Becker Closes Volleyball’s Non-Conference Slate

The Suffolk volleyball team caps off its 2018 non-conference calendar Thursday, Oct. 25 when the Rams travel to Becker for a 7 p.m. battle.

Southern Maine Spoils Volleyball’s Senior Night in Straight Sets
Southern Maine Spoils Volleyball’s Senior Night in Straight Sets

Despite owning the lead in each set the Suffolk volleyball team could not hold off rallies from the University of Southern Maine as the Huskies came back in each frame to secure a non-conference sweep Tuesday night inside Regan Gymnasium. The out-of-league decision came by set scores 25-15, 25-18 and 25-22. 

Volleyball Steps Out of GNAC Play for Senior Day Tuesday vs. USM
Volleyball Steps Out of GNAC Play for Senior Day Tuesday vs. USM

Suffolk volleyball takes a break from conference competition Tuesday, Oct. 23 when the Rams welcome Southern Maine to Regan Gymnasium. Prior to the 7 p.m. first serve, Suffolk will honor its seven members of the Class of 2019: Bridget Allison, Heidy Barriero, Emma Feeney, Talia Lombardo, Dorothy Mensah, Chidera Nwankwo and Leah Pedersen.