Volleyball Wraps Up Regular Season with Simmons, Saint Joseph’s (Maine)

SATURDAY, NOV. 2 // 11:00 AM  SMITH CENTER // BOSTON, MASS. LIVE STATS // VIDEO
EYES ON THE MATCH // PROGRAM SERIES RECORD // SUFFOLK TRAILS, 6-11 LAST MEETING // OCT. 17, 2018, W, 3-1 LAST SUFFOLK WIN // SAME STREAK // W6

SATURDAY, NOV. 2 // 3:00 PM  SMITH COURT // BOSTON, MASS. LIVE STATS // VIDEO
EYES ON THE MATCH // PROGRAM SERIES RECORD // SUFFOLK TRAILS, 3-9 LAST MEETING // OCT. 27, 2018, L, 3-1 LAST SUFFOLK WIN // SEPT. 27, 2014, W, 3-2 STREAK // L4

BOSTON – Suffolk volleyball looks to make history this weekend as it closes its regular-season calendar one-win shy of the program record of victories as Simmons and Saint Joseph's (Maine) visits Ridgeway Saturday, Nov. 2. The Rams, who will honor the playing careers of its two graduating players – Kaleigh Khanna and Sarah Mullahy – prior to first serve, open the day at 11 a.m. against the Sharks and conclude the action versus the Monks at 3 p.m. 

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SENIOR SEND-OFF
Suffolk will recognize its two members of the Class of 2020, Kaleigh Khanna and Sarah Mullahy before the GNAC tri-match gets underway.  

The duo has helped the blue-and-gold reach new heights over the last two seasons, especially this year, as the Rams have tied the program record for wins in a season at 18-10 on the year. 

The pair looks to help Suffolk clinch home hardwood advantage in the playoffs for the first time since 2005 and second time overall. 

LAST TIME OUT
Suffolk volleyball had a memorable night despite a straight set loss to Rhode Island College as Dakhensey Marcellus became the second-ever Ram in program history to hit the 1,000-dig marker Tuesday night at the Mullar Center. 

MORE READING: Marcellus Digs Milestone in 3-0 Setback at RIC

RAMS REVIEW
Suffolk has put together a season to remember, matching a program-best 18 wins over the season (18-10), and program-high GNAC victories with eight (8-2).

Hannah Fabiano leads the Rams offense, supplying 2.98 kps of the team's 10.33 kps. Not far behind is Kayla Barbera with 2.29 kps. Harmony Johnson has made the setting role her own dishing out 8.16 aps.

Kenzley Bel lpaces the defensive unit with 3.64 aps with Dakhensey Marcellus adding 3.57 dps to the effort. The blocks have come from Stephanie Rheaume (0.56 bps) and Sarah Mullahy (0.44 bps).  

SHARKS SAYINGS
Simmons enter Saturday with a 16-8 record and a 9-1 conference mark. 

Morgan Weeg paces the Sharks' 11.98 kps attack with 3.74 kps of her own. Faith Gary-Williams owns the setting role with 9.51 aps. 

On defense, Morgan Lauvray makes waves with 4.44 dps, while Amanda Fortune applies her skills at the net with 0.57 bps.

INSIDE THE SERIES

• Since picking up four straight wins to start the series (dating back to 2003), Suffolk has only won three outings over the last 10 years to trail Simmons 6-11 all-time.
• Last year, the Rams captured its first win against the Sharks in an eight-year span with a 3-1 victory Oct. 17, 2018.
• In three set matches Suffolk is 2-6.
• The Rams own a 4-6 record when taking Simmons to four sets
• The Suffolk, Simmons series has never seen a match go to five sets according to the Rams' record book, which dates back to 2003.

EYES ON THE MATCH
 

MONKS MENTIONABLES
Saint Joseph's comes to Boston with one win in its last six matches. The six-outing skid put the Monks at 8-19 overall and 5-5 in league outings.  

SJC posts a balanced attack with an 8.98 kps as a group. Erin Olson (1.84 kps), Kelsey Bickford (1.80 kps), Olivia Kent (1.72 kps), and Sarah Quinn (1.52 kps) evenly lead the attack. Hanna Holden sets things up with 5.57 aps, with Amanda Darby contributing 2.44 aps.

For defense, Madison Provencher pitches in 4.08 dps. Olson and Quinn both stand tall at the net with 0.86 bps and 0.75 bps, respectively. 

INSIDE THE SERIES

• The Suffolk, St. Joseph's series dates back to 2007 with the Rams trailing, 3-9.
• The Monks have won four in a row against the Rams, with the last meeting ending in a 3-1 decision, Oct. 27, 2018.
• The Rams last win over SJC came in five sets Sept. 27, 2014.
• St. Joe's owns all five sweeps in the series, while Suffolk is the victor of the lone five-set match.
• In four-set matches versus St. Joe's, Suffolk is 2-4.

EYES ON THE MATCH

WHAT'S NEXT?
The Rams, who have secured a spot in the GNAC playoffs, await their quarterfinal opponent, which is scheduled for Tuesday, Nov. 5.