Men’s Basketball to Face Salem State Saturday

SUFFOLK vs. SALEM STATE
Date Time Venue Video Stats Notes Series Last Meeting Last Suffolk Win Streak	Saturday, Nov. 15 2:00 PM Smith Court Boston, Mass. CNE Network GoSuffolkRams.com GoSuffolkRams.com 12-11 Nov. 12, 2024, W, 74-60 Same Won 3

BOSTON – Suffolk men's basketball looks to extend its perfect start to the campaign when the Rams host Salem State on Saturday, Nov. 15, at Larry E. and Michael S. Smith Court at 2:00 p.m.

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LAST TIME OUT
Suffolk men's basketball combined for 12 swats powered by eight from Greg Keane and used a second half offensive surge to top Colby Sawyer, 66-51, in front of its home crowd at Larry E. Smith and Michael S. Smith Court Wednesday night. 

MORE READING: Men's Basketball Blocks Colby Sawyer in Home Opener, 65-51

RAMS RUNDOWN

• Suffolk improved to 2-0 on the season, building momentum with a strong defensive showing against Colby Sawyer.
• James Jones leads the way with 15.5 points, 12.0 rebounds, 1.5 blocks, and 1.5 steals per game and is already making headlines as the defending CNE Rookie of the Week.
• Greg Keane has emerged as the defensive leader, averaging 4.5 blocks per contest highlighted by his eight-block performance against Colby Sawyer, the most by a Ram in a single game since 2012. The junior's defensive effort is mirrored by 6.0 ppg.
• Marquis White is contributing 13.0 ppg and 3.5 rpg, while Nick Verdile is adding 15.0 points, 3.5 assists, and 2.0 rebounds per outing.
• Harrison Neil brings firepower off the bench, averaging 10.0 points, 4.5 rebounds, and 3.5 assists per game.

VIKINGS VERDICT

• Salem State enters the weekend 1-0 after a hard fought 84-80 win over Emerson on Tuesday.
• Ali Barry tallied 18 points and six rebounds in the opening contest, while his backcourt counterpart Kamel Walker added 17 points and five boards.
• The front court is led by Omri Merryman, who was one rebound shy of was a double-double, with 13 points and nine rebounds in game one.

INSIDE THE SERIES

• Suffolk and Salem State will meet for the 24th time in program history dating back to 1966.
• The Rams hold a 12-11 lead in the all-time series.
• A year ago, the blue-and-gold handled SSU, 74-60, Nov. 12, 2024.
• Suffolk's current three game win streak over the Vikings is the longest since a five-game run from 1975-78.
• The Rams are 6-2 at home against Salem State
• Suffolk sports a 4-8 record on the road and a 2-1 record on neutral floor against the Vikings.
• Under head coach Jeff Juron, the blue-and-gold is 3-1 against Salem State.

MORE INFO: Suffolk vs. Salem State – All-Time Series 

STATS SHOWDOWN

SUFFOLK'S SCHEDULE
Suffolk hits the road to face Tufts on Tuesday, Nov. 18 with tip-off scheduled for 7:00 p.m.