Women’s Volleyball Set for Senior Day Showdown with Wentworth Saturday

SUFFOLK vs. WENTWORTH
Date Time Venue Video Stats Program Series Last Meeting Last Suffolk Win Streak	Saturday, Oct. 11 11:00 a.m. Smith Court Boston, Mass. CNE Network GoSuffolkRams.com GoSuffolkRams.com 6-17 Oct. 30, 2024, L, 3-1 Oct. 6, 2005, W, 3-1 Lost 15

BOSTON – Suffolk women's volleyball returns to Larry E. and Michael S. Smith Court Saturday, Oct. 12, to celebrate Senior Day as the Rams host Wentworth in a Conference of New England (CNE) contest at 11 a.m.

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LAST TIME OUT
Suffolk women's volleyball was knocked down by the University of New England in straight sets Wednesday night at Harold Alfond Forum. The Conference of New England (CNE) contest was determined by set scores 25-22, 25-18 and 25-12.  

MORE READING: UNE Storms Past Women's Volleyball, 3-0

RAMS RUNDOWN

• The Rams enter the weekend at 7-12 overall and 2-2 in CNE competition after dropping to UNE on Wednesday night.
• The front line is led by Grace Cervenka, who stands among the conference's most efficient hitters with a .273 attack percentage, while adding 1.94 kills per set.
• On the outside, Chloe Clement (1.81 kps) and Emily Norgrove (1.75 kps) provide reliable scoring balance across the pins.
• Aislinn Lanigan hands out 6.71 assists per set and Kathy Mo steadies the backcourt with 4.44 digs per set.
• Emmy Thomander is a steady two-way threat, averaging 1.72 kps and a team-best 0.60 bps.

LEOPARDS LOOK

• Wentworth make the short trip standing at 12-4 overall and 2-1 in conference play.
• The Leopards are led by the duo of Kate McLane (3.50 kps, .226 hitting percentage) and Emma Sanders (3.16 kps, .275 hitting percentage).
• Olivia Vaughn orchestrates the offense with 8.44 assists per set and adds 0.53 aces per frame.
• Defensively, Amanda Zweifler anchors the back row, averaging 4.52 dps, and Riley Schoonmaker leads the blocking effort at nearly a stuff per set (0.95 bps).

INSIDE THE SERIES

• The Rams and Leopards will meet for the 24th time.
• Suffolk aims to halt a 15-match losing streak against Wentworth.
• The Rams are 6-17 all-time versus the Leopards.
• The blue-and-gold holds a 4-7 record at home against the Leopards.
• In sweeps, the Rams are 2-10 versus WIT.
• Wentworth holds a 7-4 advantage in four-set contests, with each of the last three meetings ending 3-1 in its favor.
• The Rams and Leopards have nyet to need five sets to decide a winner.
• Under head coach Scott Blanchard, Suffolk is 0-7 against WIT.
• The Rams most recent win over the Leopards came Oct. 6, 2005, a 3-1 decision.

MORE INFO: Suffolk vs. Wentworth – All Time Series

STATS SHOWDOWN

SUFFOLK'S SCHEDULE
Suffolk remains at home next week when it steps out of league play to host Brandeis Wednesday, Oct. 15 at 6:00 p.m.