Men’s Basketball Seeks Third Straight Wednesday Against RWU

Men’s Basketball Seeks Third Straight Wednesday Against RWU
SUFFOLK vs. ROGER WILLIAMS
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Last Meeting
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Wednesday, Jan. 14
7:30 PM
Smith Court
Boston, Mass.
CNE Network
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14–30
FEb. 1, 2025, W, 93-81
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Won 1

BOSTON – Suffolk men's basketball welcomes Roger Williams to Larry E. and Michael S. Smith Court for a pivotal Conference of New England (CNE) showdown with two teams at the top of the standings. Tip-off in Boston is slated for 7:30 p.m.

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LAST TIME OUT
Suffolk men's basketball used a strong second-half to secure a Conference of New England (CNE) victory over Johnson & Wales , 73-46, on Saturday afternoon at Larry E. and Michael S. Smith Court on Saturday afternoon.

MORE READING: Men's Basketball Locks Down JWU, 73-46

RAMS RUNDOWN

  • Suffolk enters Wednesday's contest at 8-6 overall and 4-6 in CNE play following a decisive win over JWU.
  • The Rams represent a top ten defensive unit in NCAA Division III, moving into eighth in scoring defense, allowing just 62.7 ppg.
  • Greg Keane leads the defensive charge as one of the premier rim protectors in Division III, ranking fifth nationally with 2.92 blocks per game.
  • Nick Verdile leads Suffolk offensively, averaging 14.7 ppg, while shooting 42.4 percent from the floor and sits second in the conference in three-point percentage (41.3 percent).
  • Defending CNE Rookie of the Week James Jones posts 10.5 ppg and a team-best 7.4 boards per game.
  • Harrison Neil averages 11.1 ppg and 5.5 rebounds per contest primarily off the bench for the Rams.

HAWKS HIGHLIGHTS

  • RWU enters the midweek matchup at 9-6 overall and 5-1 in CNE play after falling 80-75 to Nichols in its first conference setback of the season on Saturday.
  • Finn Miller serves as the engine for the Hawks with 16.7 ppg, 8.3 rpg, and 4.1 apg, while shooting 50.8 percent from the floor.
  • Ashton Leclerc is the NCAA Division III leader in three-point percentage, shooting a blistering 54.4 percent from three-point range for 13.4 points per contest.
  • Ryan Hammarlund provides inside scoring at 14.7 ppg and 4.7 rpg and Ryan Higgins is a perimeter scoring threat who contributes 13.2 ppg, while shooting 38.9 percent from beyond-the-arc.

INSIDE THE SERIES

  • Suffolk and Roger Williams will meet for the 22nd time in the all-time series.
  • The Rams hold a 11-10 edge in the all-time series.
  • The Rams snapped a two-game skid to RWU in last season's home victory on February 1, 2025.
  • Under head coach Jeff Juron, Suffolk is 6-5 against the Hawks.
  • The blue-and-gold is 6-4 at home versus the Hawks.
  • In Bristol, the Rams are just 4-6 in the series.
  • Suffolk took the lone neutral site meeting.

MORE INFO: Suffolk vs. Roger Williams – All-Time Series

STATS SHOWDOWN

SUFFOLK'S SCHEDULE
Suffolk heads back on the road this weekend for a marquee CNE matchup against league-leading Endicott on Saturday, Jan. 17, with tip-off scheduled for 3:00 p.m.