Women’s Basketball Closes Homestay Thursday in Non-Conference Finale Against Lesley

SUFFOLK vs. LESLEY
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BOSTON – Suffolk women's basketball puts a cap on a four-game homestand Thursday, Jan. 12 when it entertains Lesley at Larry E. and Michael S. Smith Court at 5 p.m. The action in the basement of the Ridgeway Building will serve as the Rams non-conference closer as well. 

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LAST TIME OUT
Suffolk women's basketball had a flair for the dramatics Tuesday when it kept Ram Nation on the edge of its seat, trailing the entire game until late in the fourth quarter, when it took the lead with just under four minutes remaining. It would not be enough to take down the Seahawks, however, as Salve Regina showed its composure down the stretch. to grab the Commonwealth Coast Conference, 70-66, at Larry E. and Michael S. Smith Court.

MORE READING: Women's Basketball Falls Short to Salve Regina, 70-66

RAMS RUNDOWN
Suffolk's slip-up to Salve Regina Tuesday put the Rams at 8-5 on the year.  

The Rams have relied on Amanda DeAngelis to pave the way, both offensively and defensively, as the junior forward averages a double-double of 17.6 points and 11.3 rebounds per game. Colby Guinta and Maddie Stewart also supply double figures to the blue-and-gold's 65.2 points per game offensive output in 12.2 ppg and 10.6 ppg, respectively. Katie Kirsch, who sits second on the squad in rebounds with 8.5 caroms per outing, chips in 9.8 ppg to the scoring unit. 

LYNX LOOK
Lesley reentered the win column Sunday, Jan. 8 with a 60-46 decision over Fisher to bring a 4-9 record into Thursday's tilt.  

Sophia Torres' double-double of 13.8 points and 10.1 rebounds per game leads the Lynx on both ends of the hardwood. Annika Herbert pitches in 11.0 points to the teams' 56.1 points per game offense, while Alexandra Kerley is a threat on the glass with 6.1 rpg to her credit. 

INSIDE THE SERIES

• Suffolk and Lesley will renew a rivalry Thursday, meeting for the fifth time since 2002, first since Dec. 5, 2009. 
• The Rams hold a 4-0 record against the Lynx since 2002. 
• At home, Suffolk sports a 2-0 record. 
• The remaining two games were split between road tilts (1-0) and a neutral site showdown (1-0). 

MORE INFO: Suffolk vs Lesley – All-Time Series

EYES ON THE GAME

RAMS RECOGNITION
Weekly awards continue to pour in for Suffolk women's basketball's Amanda DeAngelis as the Rams' junior captain was named to the New England Women's Basketball Association (NEWBA) Weekly First-Team after averaging a double-double of 21.7 points and 12.3 rebounds per game in a 3-0 week, the regional organization announced late Tuesday night. 

MORE READING: DeAngelis Earns Spot on NEWBA Weekly First-Team

WHAT'S NEXT?
Suffolk hits the road Saturday, Jan. 14 for a Commonwealth Coast Conference (CCC) clash at Gordon at 1:00 p.m.