Women’s Basketball Meets Salem State Monday

SUFFOLK at SALEM STATE
Date Time Venue Stats Series Last Meeting   Last Suffolk Win Streak	Monday, Nov. 15 7:00 PM Twohig Gymnasium Salem, Mass. GoSuffolkRams.com Suffolk Trails, 0-2 Nov. 19, 2004, L, 86-79 Never L2

BOSTON – Suffolk women's basketball remains on the road Monday, Nov. 15 when it travels to the North Shore for a battle with Salem State. The Rams and Vikings are in store for a 7 p.m. tip-off. 

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
Suffolk women's basketball's first road trip of the year dueled as the Rams first setback as the Bridgewater handed the Rams their first loss of the year, 88-72, Saturday at the Tinsley Center.   

MORE READING: Bridgewater State Bests Women's Basketball, 88-72

RAMS RUNDOWN
Suffolk spit its first two games of the year, a win over Emerson, 72-42, and an 88-72 setback at Bridgewater State, to head into Monday's match-up 1-1.  

The Rams' 72.0-point offense sees a trio in double figures paced by Jenni-Rose DiCecco's 13.0 ppg. Natalie Fraioliadds 10.5 ppg and Maddie Stewart supplied 10.0 ppg. 

Emily Welling's 12.0 rpg paces the blue-and-gold's rebounding effort. Fraioli chips in 6.5 rpg to the Rams' 51.0 rpg effort. 

VIKINGS VIEW
Salem State is 0-2 on the year with losses to Salve Regina (73-58) and Elms (67-53).  

The Vikings are putting up just 55.5 ppg with Liz Zaiter the only player averaging double figures with 14.5 ppg. Iranis Delgado and Gabby Torres are on the verge of averaging double-digits as well with 9.5 ppg apiece. Delgado and Zaiter are defensive forces as well for SSU. The former leads the way on the glass with 12.0 rpg, with the latter right behind her with 11.0 rpg. 

INSIDE THE SERIES

• Suffolk is 0-2 versus Salem State all-time and will meet the Vikings for the first time since a Nov. 19, 2004. 
• Salem won the last meeting by an 80-67 decision.
• The series between the Rams and SSU started in 2000-01.
• Both outings in the series have taken place in Salem, Massachusetts.

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 returns to the friendly confines of the basement of the Ridgeway Building Wednesday, Nov. 17 for a midweek match with Colby Sawyer.