Military Appreciation Tri-Match Ahead for Volleyball Saturday

SUFFOLK vs NEW ENGLAND COLLEGE
Date Time Venue Video Stats Notes Series Last Meeting Last Suffolk Win Streak	Saturday, Sept. 7 11:00 AM Smith Court Boston, Mass. CNE Network GoSuffolkRams.com GoSuffolkRams.com 0-1 Sept. 5, 2003, L, 3-0 Never L1

SUFFOLK vs EASTERN CONN. STATE
Date Time Venue Video Stats Notes Series Last Meeting Last Suffolk Win Streak	Saturday, Sept. 7 3:00 PM Smith Court Boston, Mass. CNE Network GoSuffolkRams.com GoSuffolkRams.com 1-2 Oct. 21, 2023, W, 3-0 Same W1

BOSTON – Suffolk volleyball gets its home scheduled underway Saturday, Sept. 7 when it entertains Rutgers Newark and Eastern Connecticut State in a Military Appreciation tri-match honoring Minutes Wisely at Larry E. and Michael S. Smith Court. The Rams will take on the Scarlet Raiders at 11 a.m., before battling the Warriors at 3:00 p.m. 

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SALUTE TO MINUTES WISELY
Suffolk will wear special-edition military appreciation jerseys during the contests with blue-and-gold camo sleeves, a yellow ribbon on the left arm and an American flag on the upper back.

In addition to the new uniforms, the Rams would like to bring attention to Minutes Wisely, an organization founded by Richard Fleek that provides meaningful experiences for veterans, first responders and Gold Star families by sending them to sporting events. The organization's ultimate goal is to combat veteran suicide by creating opportunities for individuals to connect, engage and rediscover a sense of purpose through the power of community and camaraderie. 

MORE INFO: Volleyball to Salute the Troops, Minutes Wisely | DONATE

LAST TIME OUT
Behind a career night from Chloe Clement, Suffolk volleyball rallied past Dean, 3-1, at Pieri Gymnasium. Clement had 14 kills on a .364 attack percentage in the Rams victory that came by set scores 27-25, 25-15, 23-25 and 25-21. 

MORE READING: Volleyball Holds Off Dean, 3-1

RAMS RUNDOWN
Suffolk started the year 3-0 for the first time since 2016 as it has bested New England College, 3-0, WestConn, 3-1, and Dean, 3-1.  

The Rams' attack has been led by Chloe Clement's 3.25 kps on a .390 attack percentage. McKenna Keowen has been an all-around performer for the blue-and-gold with 2.45 kps, 3.73 dps and 0.73 aces per set. Grace Cervenka is a two-way player as well with 2.00 kps and 0.45 blocks per set. Jayla Martinez and Aislinn Lanigan have split time as Suffolk's setters with 5.82 and 4.27 assists per set, respectively. Morgan Kelsey has been the backbone of the squad's defense with 4.73 dps.  

RECORD WATCH
Rams have the chance to hit multiple milestone moments in 2024. Here's what to keep an eye out on and how close Suffolk's student-athletes are to achieving them. 

SCARLET RAIDERS SAYINGS
Rutgers Newark is 1-2 on the year and will face Farmingdale State and Coast Guard before coming to Boston Saturday.  

Tracey Ilderis anchors the Scarlet Raiders attack with 3.00 kps thanks to Aliyah Sanchez passing of 5.00 assists per set. Angelyse Orellana is the biggest threat at the service line with 0.89 aces per set. 

Defensively, Jaedyn Simba-Malasarte's 5.00 dps lead the way with Shayla Moody supplying 0.67 bps. 

INSIDE THE SERIES

• Suffolk will meet Rutgers Newark for the first time since 2003. 
• The Rams are 0-1 all-time against the Scarlet Raiders. 
• The first and only meeting between Suffolk and Rutgers Newark was decided in straight sets. 
• The foes met on a neutral hardwood in their first and only clash. 
• Suffolk will host Rutgers Newark for the first time.  

MORE INFO:  Suffolk vs. Rutgers-Newark – All-Time Series 

STATS SHOWDOWN vs. RUTGERS NEWARK

WARRIOR WAYS
Eastern Connecticut State has put together a 2-1 record with a pair of straight set victories over the University of Saint Joseph and a 3-0 setback to Mount Holyoke. 

Emma Robinson's 4.22 kps leads the Warriors attack that receives 2.33 kps from Brooke Praskievicz and 2.25 kps by Bella Johnson. Liz Squier (5.67), Ariah Davis (3.71) and Samantha Blanford (2.75) have all taken on the setter role for EastConn. Praskievicz and Squier are the biggest serving threats with 0.67 aces per set apiece.  

Said Blackwell's 4.78 dps tops the defensive effort that receives 3.33 dps from Praskievicz and 0.71 bps by Taylor Smith. 

INSIDE THE SERIES

• Suffolk renewed a rivalry with Eastern Connecticut State a year ago. 
• The Rams swept the Warriors, Oct. 21, 2023, to take down EastConn for the first time in the all-time series. 
• Suffolk is 1-2 all-time against the Warriors. 
• Suffolk will welcome Eastern Connecticut State to Boston for the first time. 
• Every match between the Rams and Warriors has been decided in straight sets.  

MORE INFO: Suffolk vs. Eastern Connecticut State – All-Time Series 

STATS SHOWDOWN vs. EASTERN CONNECTICUT STATE

SUFFOLK'S SCHEDULE
Suffolk remains at home Tuesday, Sept. 10 for a tilt with Salem State at 7:00 p.m.