Men’s Basketball Set for CNE Home Matchup Against JWU Saturday

SUFFOLK vs. JOHNSON & WALES
Date Time Venue Video Stats Notes Series Last Meeting Last Suffolk Win Streak	Saturday, Jan. 10 2:00 PM Smith Court Boston, Mass. CNE Network GoSuffolkRams.com GoSuffolkRams.com 14–30 Jan. 29, 2020, L, 67-63 Jan. 12, 2019, W, 77-67 Lost 1

BOSTON – Fresh off a road win, Suffolk men's basketball returns to Boston Saturday, Jan. 10 for a Conference of New England (CNE) showdown with Johnson & Wales at 2:00 p.m. at Larry E. and Michael S. Smith Court.

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LAST TIME OUT
Suffolk men's basketball returned to the win column as it weathered a feisty University of New England in see-saw action to take the Conference of New England (CNE) contest, 75-69 Tuesday night at Harold Alfond Forum.

MORE READING: Men's Basketball Holds Off UNE, 75-69

RAMS RUNDOWN

• Suffolk enters Saturday riding the momentum of its 75-69 win at UNE, improving to 7-6 overall and 3-1 in conference action.
• The Rams continue to lean on one of the top defensive units in NCAA Division III, ranking 14th nationally in scoring defense, allowing just 64.0 ppg.
• Nick Verdile leads Suffolk offensively at 15.1 ppg behind a 41.7 shooting percentage from the floor and 40.2 percent from long range.
• Marquis White serves as the main ball handler and produces 11.3 ppg and 3.8 apg. White is joined in the backcourt by fellow rookie James Jones, who is averaging 10.5 ppg and a team-best 7.5 rpg.
• Harrison Neil anchors the Rams' bench production, contributing 10.6 ppg and 10.6 rpg.
• Greg Keane ranks fifth nationally in NCAA Division III with 2.92 bpg and shoots 61.2 percent from the floor on offense.

WILDCATS WATCH

• JWU comes into Saturday at 1-12 overall and 0-4 in CNE play following a 79-63 defeat to Hartford Tuesday.
• Alvin Baez leads the Wildcats on both ends of the floor with 19.3 ppg and 7.3 rpg to go with 2.6 steals per contest.
• Azariah Harrison adds 14.3 ppg on 41.3 percent shooting from the floor.
• Silas Sawtelle provides a steady 8.8 points and 3.0 boards per game.

INSIDE THE SERIES

• Suffolk and JWU meet for the first time since January 29, 2020, when the programs last faced off as members of the Great Northeast Athletic Conference (GNAC).
• The Rams trail the all-time series, 14-30.
• Suffolk's last victory over the Wildcats came on January 12, 2019, a 77-67 decision.
• The Rams are 10-11 all-time at home against the Wildcats.
• Suffolk holds a 4-19 record in Providence versus JWU.
• Under head coach Jeff Juron, Suffolk is 1-10 against the Wildcats.

MORE INFO: Suffolk vs. Johnson & Wales– All-Time Series

STATS SHOWDOWN

SUFFOLK'S SCHEDULE
Suffolk remains home Wednesday, Jan. 14 when it welcomes Roger Williams to Title Town for a 7:30 p.m. tip-off.