Women’s Basketball Heads to Bridgewater State Saturday for First Road Test

SUFFOLK at BRIDGEWATER STATE
Date Time Venue Video Stats Series Last Meeting   Last Suffolk Win Streak	Saturday, Nov. 13 12:00 PM Tinsley Center Bridgewater, Mass. BoxCast GoSuffolkRams.com Suffolk Trails, 2-4 Dec. 12, 2019, W, 62-47 Same W1

BOSTON – Suffolk women's basketball takes its talents away from Boston for the first time in 2021-22 Saturday, Nov. 12 when it pays Bridgewater State a visit for a 12 p.m. tip-off.

GOING TO WATCH?

• Admission to the Tinsley Center on the campus of Bridgewater State is $5.50 and tickets can purchased in advance, here.
• As a reminder, spectators are required to wear a mask.

SOCIAL SAYINGS
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SUFFOLK ATHLETICS 2021-22 FAN POLICY
Suffolk University Athletics, following guidance from the University's health and safety protocols, Commonwealth Coast Conference (CCC), Centers for Disease Control and the Massachusetts Department of Public Health, plans to allow fans to attend home athletic contests during the 2021-22 academic and athletic year.

Fans, whether vaccinated or unvaccinated, can attend games. They must be masked the entire time they are on campus, pursuant to institutional policy, and complete a health screening form at the security desk of each building upon arrival. This policy applies to home contests played on campus at the Ridgeway Building's Larry E. and Michael S. Smith Court, as well as the Emmons Horrigan O'Neil Memorial Rink and the Louis E. Porrazzo Memorial Skating Rink.

For outdoor outings, specifically at East Boston Memorial Park, fans are asked to respect COVID safety protocols. At this time, masks will not be mandated for fans no matter vaccinated status at outdoor venues.

MORE READING: Suffolk Athletics Announces Fan Policy for 2021-22

LAST TIME OUT
All dozen Rams on the 2021-22 roster contributed to Suffolk women's basketball's 72-42 season-opening triumph over Beantown rival Emerson Tuesday night at Larry E. and Michael S. Smith Court. 

MORE READING: Women's Basketball Handles Emerson in Season Debut, 72-42

RAMS RUNDOWN
Suffolk sits 1-0 after pouncing Emerson, 72-42, in its season debut. 

The Rams' 72-point offense was well-balanced in game one, with all, but one of the 12 players in blue-and-gold produced at least two points. Natalie Fraioli and Sydney Richard each provided double figures. The former led the way with 15 points, while the latter recorded 10.

Defensively, Suffolk out powered the Lions on the boards with a 24.0 rebound margin. All dozen Rams pulled down at least one carom with Amanda DeAngelis' nine-board effort leading the way. Fraioli supplied seven rebounds, while Emily Welling grabbed six. Jenni-Rose DiCecco and Marissa Gattuso supplied three steals apiece to the defense.

BEARS BREAKDOWN
Bridgewater State faced Emerson two days after Suffolk and like the Rams, took down the Lions in game one, 76-68. 

A trio of Guards anchored the victory. Sydney Bradbury sparked the Bears winning ways with 22 points on a 7-for-15 showing from the field, which included a 4-for-9 performance from downtown, to go along with five rebounds. Olivia Dziadyk and Kylee Piche matched Bradbury's effort on the glass with five caroms of their own. The senior and junior chipped into the scoring as well with 12 and nine points, respectively. 

INSIDE THE SERIES

• Suffolk picked up its second-ever victory over Bridgewater State in the team's last meeting, Dec. 12, 2019, by a 62-47 margin in Boston.
• The Rams are 2-4 all-time against the Bears in a series that dates back to the 1998-99 season.
• All six games have come under Ed Leyden's guidance.
• The blue-and-gold is 1-3 in the series when playing at BSU.
• In Boston, Suffolk sits 1-1 versus the Bears.
• Suffolk and Bridgewater needed overtime just once to decide a victor. The Bears won a the lone extra session battle, 68-58, in two overtimes Nov. 29, 2018.
• Both of Suffolk's wins in the series have come by a 15-point margin.  

EYES ON THE GAME

RECORD WATCH
Graduate student Jenni-Rose DiCecco, who sealed her spot as Suffolk's all-time leader in assists and steals last season, has the chance to make more history in her final collegiate campaign. Here's a running list of the records to watch this year.

WHAT'S TO COME?
Suffolk takes one day off before prepping for a Monday matchup at Salem State Nov. 15.