Women’s Basketball Welcomes Nichols to Smith Court on Tuesday

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
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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.