SUFFOLK vs. LESLEY
Date Time Venue Live Video Live Stats Series Last Meeting   Last Suffolk Win Streak	Monday, Sept. 12 7:00 PM Smith Court Boston, Mass. Stretch GoSuffolkRams.com 4-6 (Since 2007) Sept. 14, 2019, W, 3-0 Same W1

BOSTON – Suffolk volleyball will play in front of Ram Nation for the first time in 2022 tonight, Monday, Sept. 12 when it entertains Lesley at Larry E. and Michael S. Smith Court at 7 p.m. 

SOCIAL SAYINGS
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MAKE THE PLEDGE TO BE THERE
Suicide is the fourth leading cause of death for college athletes. While athletes have many protective factors in place - community, resources, regular exercise - the pressure to succeed and time constraints can elevate their risk of developing suicidal thoughts. The stressful nature of participating in collegiate athletics, especially now with the added pressure of the COVID-19 pandemic, can significantly affect student-athletes and their mental well-being.

On Monday, Sept. 12, join the Suffolk volleyball team in making it a mission to be there and bring awareness to suicide prevention.

MORE READING: Rams Take Stand in Suicide Prevention

LAST TIME OUT
Suffolk volleyball put together back-to-back straight set victories as the Rams swept SUNY Cobleskill and Mitchell Saturday after the Yarnell Athletic Center. The blue-and-gold took down the Fighting Tigers, 25-20, 25-13 and 25-15, before defeating the Mariners, 25-16, 25-19 and 25-18.   

MORE READING: Volleyball Sweeps Tri-Match at Mitchell with SUNY Cobleskill

RAMS RUNDOWN
Suffolk brings a 4-2 record into Monday's match after sweeping SUNY Cobleskill and Mitchell over the weekend. 

McKenna Keowen and Jess Weber pace Suffolk's 11.61 kills per set offense. The former leads the team with 3.36 kps with the latter right on heels with 3.33 kps. Grace Cervenka is in the attacking conversation as well with 2.53 kps to her credit. Harmony Johnson has taken on the bulk of the setter role this season with 7.17 assists per set. At the service line, Morgan Kelsey is the biggest threat with 1.24 aces per set. 

Kenzley Bell's 5.33 dps pushes the Rams' defense that receives 2.55 dps from Keowen and 0.59 blocks per set by Alina Nowakowski. 

LYNX LOOK
Lesley is 0-5 on the year. The Lynx have yet to win a set with all five of their matches ending in straight set sweeps.  

The Lynx have received limited offense this season, however, Emma Welch has proven herself as a two-way player, as well as Brandy Altidor.  

INSIDE THE SERIES

• Monday's meeting is the first between Suffolk and Lesley since 2019. 
• Since 2007, Suffolk is 4-6 against the Lynx. 
• Suffolk took the last meeting, 3-0, Sept. 14, 2019. 
• The blue-and-gold and Lynx have needed four sets to determine a winner just once with Lesley owning that victory. 
• Suffolk and Lesely went the distance on four occasions, with the Lynx holding a 3-1 record in those cases. 
• Five of the last six meetings have finished in straight sets. Suffolk holds the upperhand in those matters, 3-2.
• Suffolk is unbeaten, 1-0, against Lesley with Scott Blanchard on the sidelines.  

EYES ON THE MATCH

COMING UP
Suffolk is back at Smith Court Wednesday, Sept. 14 for a midweek match against Fisher at 7 p.m.