Women’s Basketball Takes Win Streak to Fitchburg State Tuesday

SUFFOLK vs.FITCHBURG STATE
Date Time Venue Video Stats Series Last Meeting   Last Suffolk Win Streak	Tuesday, Nov. 23 5:00 PM Parkinson Gymnasium Fitchburg, Mass. BoxCast GoSuffolkRams.com Tied, 6-6 Dec. 4, 2019, W, 63-60 Same W4

BOSTON – In the midst of a three-game road swing and on a three-game win streak, the Suffolk women's basketball team pays visit to Fitchburg State Tuesday, Nov. 23 for a 5 p.m. tip-off.

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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 jump started its three-game road trip with a 70-43 decision over Plymouth State at Foley Gymnasium Saturday afternoon.  

MORE READING: Women's Basketball Opens Road Swing with 70-43 Win at Plymouth State

RAMS RUNDOWN
Suffolk has rattled off three victories in a row to move to 4-1 on the year. 

The Rams' 73.2 ppg offense has trio of everyday players producing double figures paced by Jenni-Rose DiCecco's 11.0 ppg. Allie Lopes is second on the squad with 10.8 ppg with Natalie Fraioli's 10.6 ppg rounding out the threesome. Gabriella DeComo is on the verge of double digits as well with 9.8 ppg. 

Emily Welling, who chips in 8.0 ppg on the scoring side, leads the way on the defensive end with 10.0 rpg. Amanda DeAngelis and Fraioli notch 6.8 rpg each to the team's 53.6 rpg effort.

FALCONS FACTS
Fitchburg State has fallen in back-to-back battles to dip to 1-5 on the year. The last setback came to Suffolk's CCC counterpart Nichols Saturday by a 102-78 margin. 

Jadelen Harold is the driving force offensively and defensively with 10.8 ppg and 9.2 rpg. Rylie Harlow supplies 9.7 ppg, while Stephanie Hart is a contributor on both ends as well with 7.3 ppg and 8.0 rpg.

INSIDE THE SERIES

• Suffolk and Fitchburg State will meet for the 13th time.
• The Rams leveled the playing field with the Falcons with a 63-60 win over Fitchburg State in the last meeting, Dec. 4, 2019.
• Suffolk has defeated Fitchburg State in the last four meetings.
• The Rams are 6-1 versus the Falcons under Ed Leyden's guidance.
• Suffolk is 2-4 when playing the Falcons as the away team.

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 will make its Commonwealth Coast Conference (CCC) debut Wednesday, Dec. 1 at the University of New England at 5:30 p.m.