Valentine’s Day Ships Women’s Basketball to Nichols

SUFFOLK vs. NICHOLS
Date Time Venue Video Stats Series Last Meeting Last Suffolk Win Streak	Monday, Feb. 14 5:30 PM Nichols Ahtletic Center Dudley, Mass. NicholsAthletics.com NicholsAthletics.com 10-12 Jan. 4, 2022, W, 87-68 Same W1

BOSTON – Suffolk women's basketball starts its final week of the regular season on the road as the Rams head to Nichols Monday, Feb. 14 for a 5:30 p.m. Commonwealth Coast Conference (CCC) outing. 

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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 had its highest offensive output of the season to send its seniors off in style with a 94-26 Commonwealth Coast Conference (CCC) triumph over Curry Saturday afternoon at Larry E. and Michael S. Smith Court. 

MORE READING: Women's Basketball Shoots Past Curry, 94-26

RAMS RUNDOWN
Suffolk laid Curry over Saturday to head into Monday's meeting 16-6 on the season and in 10-5 in the CCC.  

The Rams have put up 181 points in the last two games, however, this season Suffolk is scoring 71.8 ppg. A trio of players contribute double figures to the offense in Jenni-Rose DiCecco (13.6), Amanda DeAngelis (11.0) and Gabriella DeComo (10.0). DiCecco has a knack for setting-up blue-and-gold scoring as well with a team-best 5.3 apg.  

On the glass, DeAngelis' 7.0 rpg leads the Rams' 46.7 rpg effort that receives 6.5 rpg from Emily Welling. 

BISON BREAKDOWN
Nichols has dropped back-to-back battles to dip to 8-14 on the year and 4-11 in CCC play.  

Similar to Suffolk, the Bison scores 71.8 ppg with a threesome pouring in double digits in Abrianna Vazquez (19.7), Summer Klein (15.2) and Leandra Ortiz (15.2).  

Klein is also a main factor in the rebounding game as she paces Nichols on the glass with 7.5 rpg. Jillian Spillane is a consistent factor on the boards as well with 6.7 rpg. 

WE MEET AGAIN
Jenni-Rose DiCecco and Amanda DeAngelis each provided all-around efforts with double-doubles to anchor Suffolk women's basketball's 87-68 victory over Nichols in Commonwealth Coast Conference (CCC) Tuesday Night at Larry E. and Michael S. Smith Court.     

MORE READING: Pair of Double-Doubles Push Women's Basketball Past Nichols, 87-68

INSIDE THE SERIES

• Suffolk inched closer in the all-time series with Nichols behind its 87-68 win Jan. 4, 2022. 
• The Rams are no 10-12 all-time against the Bison. 
• The blue-and-gold is 3-8on the road versus Nichols. 
• Suffolk is 8-4 versus Nichols in Boston. 
• The Rams are 5-1 against the Bison under Ed Leyden's leadership. 
• Suffolk and Nichols has never needed extra time to determine a winner in the all-time series, which dates back to 1979. 

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.

SUFFOLK'S SCHEDULE
The Rams conclude their regular-season home slate Wednesday, Feb. 16 against Roger Williams. Tip-off at Larry E. and Michael S. Smith Court is scheduled for 5:30 p.m.