Women’s Volleyball Squares off Against Roger Williams on Tuesday

SUFFOLK vs. ROGER WILLIAMS
Date Time Venue Video Stats Program Series Last Meeting Last Suffolk Win Streak	Tuesday, Sept. 30 7:00 p.m. Smith Court Boston, Mass. CNE Network GoSuffolkRams.com GoSuffolkRams.com 2-19 Oct. 1, 2024, L, 3-2 Oct. 18, 2023, W, 3-0 Lost 1

BOSTON – Suffolk women's volleyball returns to Larry E. and Michael S. Smith Court on Tuesday, Sept. 30, at 7:00 p.m. to take on Roger Williams in Conference of New England (CNE) play.

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LAST TIME OUT
The Rams wrapped up the Swarthmore Invitational over the weekend, falling in all three matches to Scranton, Swarthmore, and Stockton. 

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RAMS RUNDOWN

• Suffolk dipped to 6-10 on the season after it fell in all three matches at the Swarthmore Invitational over the weekend. 
• Prior to heading to Pennsylvania, the Rams Johnson & Wales, 3-1, in their CNE opener to hold a 1-0 league ledger.
• Suffolk leans on Chloe Clement, who leads the attack at 1.91 kps followed closely by Grace Cervenka (1.90 kps) and Emily Norgrove (1.64 kps).
• Aislinn Lanigan continues to run the offense efficiently, averaging 6.45 assists per set, while adding 0.35 service aces per set.
• Emmy Thomander contributes to both sides of the ball with1.67 kps and 0.63 bps. 
• Kathy Mo (4.40 dps) and Clement (2.74 dps) defend the backline for the Rams.

HAWKS HIGHLIGHTS

• Roger Willaims rides a two-match win streak into Tuesday's match to sit 5-8 on the year and 1-0 in CNE. The back-to-back victories came over Curry in straight sets and against UMass Boston, 3-1.

• Kaylee Jackson leads the team with 2.15 kps and adds 2.60 dps on the defensive side. Brianna Picchietti and Izzy Unsworth follow with 2.07 kps and 2.02 kps, respectively.
• Peyton Felix adds 1.90 kps, while showing a strong presence at the net with 0.88 bps.
• Defensively, Marianna Hernandez posts 3.46 dps, while Kaydence Fish provides a team-best 1.18 bps.

INSIDE THE SERIES

• The Rams and Hawks will meet for the 22nd time since 1998.
• Suffolk trails the series, 19-2. 
• Nine matches have been played in Boston (1-8), seven in Bristol, Rhode Island (1-6) and five at a neutral site (0-5).
• The two sides have split CNE meetings at 2-2.
• The blue-and-gold are 2-3 against the Hawks under Scott Blanchard's leadership.
• Twelve (12) of the 22 meetings have ended in straight sets, 10 in favor of the Hawks and both of the Rams' triumphs.
• Six outings were four set decisions. Two came away and at a neutral site, respectively, with a pair of 3-1 contests in Beantown. 
• There have only three instances where five sets were needed, including the last meeting. The Hawks have taken all 3-2 decisions. 

STATS SHOWDOWN

SUFFOLK'S SCHEDULE
Suffolk will hit the road for a CNE matchup against Hartford on Saturday, Oct. 4, at 1:00 p.m.