Women’s Basketball Welcomes Nichols to Smith Court on Tuesday

SUFFOLK vs. NICHOLS
Date Time Venue Video Stats Notes Series Last Meeting Last Suffolk Win Streak	Tuesday, Jan. 20 5:30 PM Smith Court Boston, Mass. CNE Network GoSuffolkRams.com GoSuffolkRams.com 17-12 Feb. 22, 2025, W, 80-79 Same Won 8

BOSTON – Suffolk women's basketball returns home for a Conference of New England (CNE) showdown against Nichols on Tuesday, Jan. 20. Tip-off from Smith Court is set for 5:30 p.m.

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LAST TIME OUT
A 26-point performance by Allison Bono would not be enough as Suffolk women's basketball dropped a 75-60 Conference of New England (CNE) contest to Endicott Saturday afternoon at MacDonald Gymnasium.  

MORE READING: Endicott Overpowers Women's Basketball, 75-60

RAMS RUNDOWN

• Suffolk enters Tuesday with an 8-8 overall record and 2-5 league ledger following a 70-55 loss to Endicott on Saturday.
• Allison Bono leads the Rams with 13.7 ppg on 52.9 shooting percentage, while pulling down a team-best 7.7 rpg.
• Jordan Moreau adds 12.7 ppg to pair with 4.1 rpg.
• Tatiana Tune posts 8.3 ppg and 4.6 boards per game on 45.9 shooting percentage and makes her presence felt on defense with 1.2 steals and 0.4 blocker per game.
• Olivia Verdile averages 8.3 ppg while leading Suffolk with 1.6 three-pointers per game on 32.1% from deep.

BISON BRIEFING

• Nichols makes the trip from Dudley sitting at 9-8 overall and 2-6 in CNE play following a 59-56 loss to Hartford on Saturday.
• Alyvia Smith paces the Bison offense, averaging 15.7 ppg, while shooting 36 percent from the floor.
• The backcourt duo of Summer Klein (8.8 ppg, 4.8 rpg) and Adriana Romano (8.4 ppg, 4.6 rpg) provide consistent production.
• Angie Coletti serves as the interior threat for the Bison, sitting at 5.4 ppg, 5.6 rpg, 1.9 spg, and is blocking a shot a contest.
• Rylee Barrieault rounds out the top scoring contributions with 7.5 points per game.

INSIDE THE SERIES

• Suffolk and Nichols will meet for the 30th time in program history.
• The Rams hold a 17-12 advantage in the all-time series.
• Suffolk has won eight straight against the Bison.
• Under head coach Ed Leyden, the Rams are 12-1 versus Nichols.
• At home, Suffolk owns a 10-4 record against the Bison.
• The blue-and-gold are 7-8 in the series at Dudley.
• The lone overtime meeting came on Feb. 4, 2023, when Suffolk earned a 97-90 overtime victory.

MORE INFO: Suffolk vs. Nichols– All-Time Series

STATS SHOWDOWN

SUFFOLK'S SCHEDULE
Suffolk stays at home on Saturday, Jan. 24, hosting Gordon at 1:00 p.m. on Smith Court.