SUFFOLK at WELLESLEY
Date Time Venue Video Stats Series Last Meeting Last Suffolk Win Streak	Saturday, Oct. 9 2:00 PM Dorothy Towne Fieldhouse Wellesley, Mass. WellesleyBlue.com GoSuffolkRams.com Suffolk Trails, 0-1 Sept. 7, 2018, L, 3-0 Never L1

BOSTON – Suffolk volleyball jump starts a five-match road trip Saturday, Oct. 9 as it heads to Wellesley for a 2 p.m. outing. 

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SUFFOLK ATHLETICS 2021-22 FAN POLICY
Suffolk University Athletics, following guidance from the University's health and safety protocols, Commonwealth Coast Conference (CCC), Centers for Disease Control and the Massachusetts Department of Public Health, plans to allow fans to attend home athletic contests during the 2021-22 academic and athletic year.

Fans, whether vaccinated or unvaccinated, can attend games. They must be masked the entire time they are on campus, pursuant to institutional policy, and complete a health screening form at the security desk of each building upon arrival. This policy applies to home contests played on campus at the Ridgeway Building's Larry E. and Michael S. Smith Court, as well as the Emmons Horrigan O'Neil Memorial Rink and the Louis E. Porrazzo Memorial Skating Rink.

For outdoor outings, specifically at East Boston Memorial Park, fans are asked to respect COVID safety protocols. At this time, masks will not be mandated for fans no matter vaccinated status at outdoor venues.

MORE READING: Suffolk Athletics Announces Fan Policy for 2021-22

LAST TIME OUT
Suffolk volleyball snapped its five-match skid with a straight set victory over Mitchell Thursday night at the Larry E. and Michael S. Smith Court. The sweep came by set scores 25-18, 25-11 and 25-13.  

MORE READING: Volleyball Returns to Win Column with Sweep of Mitchell

RAMS RUNDOWN
Suffolk returned to the win column Thursday with a straight set win over Mitchell to move to 6-10 on the year. 

McKenna Keowen's 3.07 kills per set powers the Rams' 10.05 kps attack. The freshman is complimented on offensive by 1.87 kps and Julia Leavey's 1.62 kps. Harmony Johnson and Jayla Martinez have split time as Suffolk's setters with 5.00 aps and 4.67 aps, respectively.  

Kenzley Bell's 3.15 dps anchors the defensive unit, which receives 2.91 dps from Morgan Kelsey and 2.30 dps by Keowen. Alina Nowakowski's 0.68 bps powers the blue-and-gold at the net. 

BLUE BREAKDOWN
Wellesley has won its last two matches to hold a 4-7 record on the season.  

Nicole Doerges provides 5.81 kps on a .231 hitting clip. TylerBell Smith chips in 2.35 kps with Alexis Stull adding 2.00 kps. Izzy Seebold has held down the setter role for the Blue with 9.35 aps to her credit. Claire Bialek's 4.19 dps leads the defense that receives 2.24 dps from Doergese and 0.88 bps by Smith. 

INSIDE THE SERIES

• The Suffolk, Wellesley series began at the MIT Invitational Sept. 7, 2018. 
• The Rams fell in straight sets to the Blue. 

EYES ON THE MATCH

WHAT'S NEXT?
Suffolk remains on the road Wednesday, Oct. 13 when it pays Western New England a visit. The midweek match has a 7 p.m. first serve.