Men’s Basketball Gears Up for Colby Classic This Weekend

SUFFOLK vs. COLBY
Date Time Venue Video Stats Notes Series Last Meeting Last Suffolk Win Streak	Friday, Nov. 21 5:00 PM Margaret M. Crook Center Waterville, Maine NSN ColbyAthletics.com GoSuffolkRams.com 1-14 Nov. 27, 1993, L, 96-59 Nov. 30, 1991, W, 84-79 Lost 2

SUFFOLK vs. SOUTHERN MAINE
Date Time Venue Video Stats Notes Series	Saturday, Nov. 22 3:00 PM Margaret M. Crook Center Waterville, Maine Facebook ColbyAthletics.com GoSuffolkRams.com First Meeting

BOSTON – Suffolk men's basketball heads to Waterville, Maine for a two-game run in the Colby Classic. The Rams open action Friday, Nov. 21 against the tournaments host Colby at 5:00 p.m., before closing action in Vacation Land Saturday, Nov. 22 versus Southern Maine at 3:00 p.m. 

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LAST TIME OUT

Suffolk men's basketball was handed its first loss of the season by No. 4 Tufts, 54-47, Tuesday night at Cousens Gym. 

MORE READING: No. 4 Tufts Takes Down Men's Basketball, 54-47

RAMS RUNDOWN

• The Rams enter the tournament weekend at 3-1 with one of the region's stingiest defenses, allowing just 54.8 ppg.
• Nick Verdile sets the pace offensively at 15.0 ppg, hitting 46.7 percent (14-30) from deep.
• James Jones is averaging 14.0 points and 8.5 rebounds per outing in his standout first-year campaign. Classmate Marquis White provides consistent scoring at 10.0 ppg.
• Harrison Neil sparks the rotation with 9.3 points, 5.8 rebounds, and 3.0 assists off the bench.
• Greg Keane anchors the interior defensively, entering the weekend at 8.0 points and 3.3 blocks per game.
• Declan Davis rounds out Suffolk's core scoring group with 6.3 points per game, while shooting 56 percent (9-16) from the floor and 50 percent (7-14) from long range.

MULES MATCHUP

• Colby improved to 2-0 following a 96-73 victory over Thomas (Maine) on Wednesday.
• The Mules feature a diverse attack with four players averaging double figures.
• Dan Civello leads the scoring effort with 18.0 points and 9.5 boards per game, respectively.
• Sam Hinman provides perimeter scoring at 16.0 ppg with 42.9 accuracy from three.
• Mitch Humphrey has been nearly automatic, posting 13.5 ppg on 81.8 shooting percentage (9-11) from both the floor and three.
• Savion Stroud and Jack Gatjanis round out Colby's scoring depth with 11.0 and 9.0 ppg apiece.
• The Mules are averaging 86.5 points on 51 shooting percentage through their first two contests.

INSIDE THE SERIES

• Friday's matchup marks the first meeting between the schools since Nov. 27, 1993, a 96-59 Suffolk setback.
• Colby leads the all-time series 14-1.
• Suffolk is 0-7 in Waterville, Maine, and 1-7 at home versus the Mules.
• The Rams' lone win in the series came on Nov. 30, 1991, an 84-79 road victory.

MORE INFO: Suffolk vs. Colby – All-Time Series

STATS SHOWDOWN

HUSKIES HIGHLIGHT

• Southern Maine enters the tournament at 2-1, looking to rebound from an 83-70 loss to Emmanuel on Wednesday. 
• The Huskies take on Endicott in Friday's opening game before meeting Suffolk.
• Thomas Whelan leads the team with 19.3 points, 4.7 rebounds, and 2.3 assists per game.
• Gabe Lash adds 11.3 ppg, while shooting 64.7 percent, and a team-best 6.0 rpg.
• Evans Sterling (11.7 ppg) and Andrew Hartel (10.0 ppg) give USM depth in the front court.

INSIDE THE SERIES

• The matchup will serve as the first meeting between the two squads.

STATS SHOWDOWN

SUFFOLK'S SCHEDULE
The Rams return home after tournament play for a Beantown matchup against Emerson on Tuesday, Nov. 25 at 4:00 p.m. at Larry E. and Michael S. Smith Court.