2023 Women's Volleyball News

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Volleyball Awarded AVCA Team Academic Award sponsored by INTENT
Volleyball Awarded AVCA Team Academic Award sponsored by INTENT

For the second straight season and fifth time in program history, Suffolk volleyball was recognized for its work inside the classroom as the Rams earned American Volleyball Coaches Association (AVCA) Team Academic Award sponsored by INTENT for the 2023-24 season, the national organization announced. 

Volleyball Scoops Up Four All-CCC Awards
Volleyball Scoops Up Four All-CCC Awards

For the second straight season, Suffolk volleyball saw four Rams earned All-CCC distinction as the Commonwealth Coast Conference announced the 2023 awards. McKenna Keowen was named to the first team, Grace Cervenka was selected to the second team and Sami Shore and Jessica Weber received spots on the third team.  

Volleyball Slips to Wentworth in CCC Semifinals, 3-1
Volleyball Slips to Wentworth in CCC Semifinals, 3-1

Suffolk volleyball saw its season come to a close Thursday night as the fourth-seeded Rams did not muster an upset over top-seeded Wentworth. Despite forcing four sets, the blue-and-gold fell to the Leopards, 3-1, at Tansey Gymnasium via set scores 25-19, 25-16, 18-25 and 25-13. 

Volleyball to Tangle at Wentworth in CCC Semifinals Thursday
Volleyball to Tangle at Wentworth in CCC Semifinals Thursday

Suffolk volleyball’s quest for a Commonwealth Coast Conference crown continues Thursday, Nov. 9 when the fifth-seeded Rams visit the top-seeded Leopards of Wentworth for a semifinal showdown at 6 p.m.

Five-Set Comeback at Gordon Sends Volleyball to CCC Semis 
Five-Set Comeback at Gordon Sends Volleyball to CCC Semis 

Suffolk volleyball kept Ram Nation on the edge of its seats as the fifth-seeded Rams rallied from a 2-0 deficit to upset fourth seed Gordon, 3-2, in the CCC First Round Tuesday night at the Bennett Athletic Center. The thrilling postseason victory came via set scores 23-25, 27-29, 26-24, 25-18 and 15-12. 

Volleyball Earns Fifth Seed in CCC Tournament
Volleyball Earns Fifth Seed in CCC Tournament

Suffolk volleyball garnered the fifth seed in the upcoming 2023 Commonwealth Coast Conference Tournament as announced in the official tournament bracket released by the league office over the weekend. 

Martinez Joins 1000 Assist Club, Volleyball Falls in Four to Wentworth
Martinez Joins 1000 Assist Club, Volleyball Falls in Four to Wentworth

In its regular-season finale, Suffolk women’s volleyball dropped a 3-1 decision to Wentworth in Commonwealth Coast Conference play Saturday at Larry E. and Michael S. Smith Court. In the match, Jayla Martinez etched her name in the Rams’ record book as the sixth-ever Ram to handout 1,000 assists.  

Volleyball Closes Regular Season Saturday Against Wentworth
Volleyball Closes Regular Season Saturday Against Wentworth

Suffolk volleyball wraps up its 2023 regular season Saturday, Nov. 4 when it entertains Wentworth at Larry E. and Michael S. Smith Court. Prior to the 11 a.m. first service, the Rams will recognize its two graduating players, senior captains Jasmine James and Emily Wheeler.

UNE Downs Volleyball in Straight Sets
UNE Downs Volleyball in Straight Sets

Suffolk volleyball wrapped up its five-match road trip with a 3-0 setback to Commonwealth Coast Conference counterpart University of New England Wednesday at Harold Alfond Forum.  

Volleyball Wraps Up Road Trip at UNE Wednesday
Volleyball Wraps Up Road Trip at UNE Wednesday

Suffolk volleyball ventures up to Biddeford, Maine, Wednesday, Nov. 1 for a midweek Commonwealth Coast Conference (CCC) at the University of New England. First serve is scheduled for 7 p.m.

Feature: She’s Killing It
Feature: She’s Killing It

Volleyball co-captain McKenna Keowen breaks the Suffolk record for kills

Endicott Edges Volleyball in Five
Endicott Edges Volleyball in Five

Suffolk volleyball forced five sets against Endicott, but the Rams came up short in the Commonwealth Coast Conference (CCC) affair, 3-2. The league set-back came via set scores 25-22, 22-25, 28-26, 19-25 and 15-8.  

Volleyball Battles at Endicott Saturday
Volleyball Battles at Endicott Saturday

In the midst of a road trip, Suffolk volleyball stops by Endicott Saturday, Oct. 28 for a 12 p.m. Commonwealth Coast Conference match.

Volleyball Slips in Three at Hartford
Volleyball Slips in Three at Hartford

In its first-ever meeting with Hartford, Suffolk volleyball fell to the Hawks in straight sets Thursday night at the Hartford Volleyball Gym. The setback was a back-and-forth affair via set scores 25-16, 27-25 and 26-24.   

Volleyball Heads to Hartford Thursday
Volleyball Heads to Hartford Thursday

Suffolk volleyball continues its road swing Thursday, Oct. 26 when it visits Hartford for a non-conference tangle at 7 p.m.

Volleyball Edges Eastern Conn. State, 3-0
Volleyball Edges Eastern Conn. State, 3-0

For the first time in program history, Suffolk volleyball defeated Eastern Connecticut State and did so in sweeping fashion Saturday afternoon at Francis E. Geissler Gymnasium. The straight set victory came via set scores 25-21, 25-18 and 25-12.