Women’s Basketball Preps for Showdown with RWU Wednesday

Women’s Basketball Preps for Showdown with RWU Wednesday
SUFFOLK vs. ROGER WILLIAMS
Date
Time
Venue

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Series
Last Meeting
Last Suffolk Win
Streak
Wednesday, Jan. 14
5:30 PM
Smith Court
Boston, Mass.
CNE Network
GoSuffolkRams.com
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11-11
Feb. 25, 2025, L, 64-59
Jan. 20, 2024, W, 73-66
Lost 3

BOSTON – Suffolk women's basketball remains in Boston for a Conference of New England (CNE) matchup against Roger Williams on Wednesday, Jan. 14 at 5:30 p.m. at Larry E. and Michael S. Smith Court.

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LAST TIME OUT
Despite a late comeback effort, Suffolk women's basketball fell short to Johnson & Wales on Saturday afternoon in Conference of New England (CNE) action at Larry E. and Michael S. Smith Court, 76-67.

MORE READING: Women's Basketball Comes Up Short to JWU, 76-67

RAMS RUNDOWN

  • Suffolk is pushing to snap a five-game losing streak after falling to JWU on Saturday to stand at 8-6 overall and 2-3 in conference play.
  • Jordan Moreau continues to pace the Suffolk offense, averaging 13.4 ppg and has reached double digits in the last three games.
  • Allison Bono is one of the CNE's most efficient scorers sitting at 12.6 ppg on 51.0 shooting percentage, while pulling down a team-best 7.5 rpg.
  • Tatiana Tune recorded a career-high 19 points in her last outing against the Wildcats as the forward now sits at 8.6 ppg, 4.6 rpg, and 1.1 steals per contest.
  • First-year Ariana Ingram has been impactful in her first collegiate season, averaging 5.7 points and 4.9 boards per game.
  • Olivia Verdile remains Suffolk's top perimeter threat, knocking down 1.6 three-pointers per game to provide 7.9 ppg.

HAWKS HIGHLIGHTS

  • Roger Williams enters Wednesday's contest at 8-6 overall and 5-1 in CNE play, riding a three-game win streak following a 68-44 victory over Nichols on Saturday.
  • The Hawks are led by Sophia Coppola, who is one of the premier shot blockers in NCAA Division III. She sits at 20th with 2.46 bpg to pair with 12.7 ppg and 7.4 rpg.
  • Lilli Clark provides a strong presence on the glass with 8.1 rpg and 6.8 ppg to give RWU a consistent interior option.
  • Roger Williams features balanced scoring across the lineup with Chloe Richardson (8.3 ppg), Ava Azzaro (8.0 ppg), and Chelsea Graiver (5.6 ppg) all contributing regularly.
  • RWU relies on a deep rotation with nine players averaging at least 15 minutes per game.

INSIDE THE SERIES

  • Suffolk and Roger Williams will meet for the 23rd time in program history.
  • The all-time series is deadlocked at 11-11.
  • Suffolk has dropped three straight meetings against the Hawks, including last seasons' 64-59 loss in the CNE First Round, Feb. 25, 2025.
  • The Rams last win came on Jan. 20, 2024, earning a 73-66 victory.
  • Suffolk is 3-6 all time in Boston against Roger Williams.
  • The blue-and-gold holds a 7-5 advantage in road games versus RWU.
  • Under head coach Ed LeydenSuffolk is 9-10 versus the Hawks.

MORE INFO:  Suffolk vs. Roger Williams – All-Time Series 

STATS SHOWDOWN

SUFFOLK'S SCHEDULE
Suffolk heads back on the road this weekend for a CNE faceoff against Endicott on Saturday. Tip-off in Beverly is set for 1:00 p.m.