Women’s Basketball Welcomes Eastern Nazarene Saturday

SUFFOLK vs. EASTERN NAZARENE
Date Time Venue Video Stats Program Series Last Meeting   Last Suffolk Win Streak	Saturday, Nov. 19 1:00 PM Smith Court Boston, Mass. Suffolk Stretch GoSuffolkRams.com GoSuffolkRams.com 6-5 Feb. 8, 2020W, 67-42 Same W1

BOSTON – Suffolk women's basketball is back at its home court Saturday, Nov. 19 when it entertains Eastern Nazarene in a 1 p.m. Suicide Awareness Game at Larry E. and Michael S. Smith Court. 

SOCIAL SAYINGS
Ram Nation has a chance to keep up with all the latest news and notes on Suffolk Athletics, its student-athletes and teams by following the Rams on  Facebook, Instagram and Twitter. Fans are encouraged to use the hashtag #RamNation a behind-the-scene look at Suffolk Athletics.

MAKE THE PLEDGE TO BE SATURDAY, NOV. 19  
Suicide is the fourth leading cause of death for college athletes. While athletes have many protective factors in place - community, resources, regular exercise - the pressure to succeed and time constraints can elevate their risk of developing suicidal thoughts. The stressful nature of participating in collegiate athletics, especially now with the added pressure of the COVID-19 pandemic, can significantly affect student-athletes and their mental well-being.

Everyone has a role to play in suicide prevention. Suffolk Athletics is asking all members of Ram Nation – students, alumni, faculty, staff, family and fans – to take a pledge to be there; be there for yourself and others.

On Saturday, Nov. 19, join the Suffolk women's basketball team in making it a mission to be there and bring awareness to suicide prevention. 

READ MORE: Rams Take a Stand in Suicide Prevention

LAST TIME OUT
Five different Rams produced career-highs in points scored as Suffolk women's basketball won the battle for Boston Commons, defeated Emerson, 83-64, at Brown & Plofker Gymnasium Thursday night.  

MORE READING: Women's Basketball Wins Boston Battle, Defeats Emerson, 83-64

RAMS RUNDOWN
Suffolk moved to 2-1 on the year after taking down Emerson, 83-64, Thursday night.  

The Rams 68.3 points per game offense is powered by the trio of Amanda DeAngelis (16.7 ppg), Colby Guinta (13.3 ppg) and Maddie Stewart (11.3 ppg).  

DeAngelis averaged a double-double with a team-best 12.3 rpg to anchor the blue-and-gold on the boards. Katie Kirsch, who scores 8.3 ppg, adds 7.3 rpg to Suffolk's 48.3 caroms per outing.  

LIONS LOOK
Eastern Nazarene (1-3) found its way in the win column for the first time in 2022-23 Thursday, Nov. 17 when it defeated Commonwealth Coast Conference member Curry, 78-68.  

Three different Lions average double figures in scoring in Delaney Walker (17.0 ppg), Alondra Jimenez (16.5 ppg) and Anaira Alyala (12.0 ppg) to anchor the 70.3 points per game offense. 

Defensively, Michala O'Donoghue's 6.0 rpg packs ENC on the boards. Te'yalla Simpson pitches in 5.8 rpg and Jimenez adds 5.3 rpg.  

INSIDE THE SERIES

• Suffolk is 6-5 all-time versus Eastern Nazarene. 
• The Rams and Lions met every year from 1990 through 2000 and renewed the rivalry back in 2020. 
• Suffolk captured the last meeting, 67-42. 
• As the home team, the Rams are 4-1 against the Lions. 
• On the road, the blue-and-gold is 2-4 versus ENC. 
• Suffolk will host Eastern Nazarene for the first time since 1998-99. 
• The most points Suffolk scored against the Lions was 72 in a 72-59 win in 1993-94. 
• The largest margin of victory for the Rams was 25 points in the last meeting, a 67-42 win, Feb. 8, 2020. 

EYES ON THE GAME
 

WHAT'S NEXT?
Pre-Thanksgiving action ships Suffolk to MIT Monday, Nov. 21 for a 7:15 p.m. matchup.