Women’s Basketball Opens CCC Play at UNE Wednesday

Women’s Basketball Opens CCC Play at UNE Wednesday
SUFFOLK vs. UNIVERSITY OF NEW ENGLAND
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Wednesday, Dec. 1
5:00 PM
Harold Alfond Forum
Biddeford, Maine
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First Meeting

BOSTON – Suffolk women's basketball looks to extend its winning ways into Commonwealth Coast Conference (CCC) play on Wednesday, Dec. 1 when the Rams head north to take on the University of New England at Harold Alfond Forum in Biddeford, Maine at 5:30 p.m.

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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
The Rams' lone contest on the brink of Thanksgiving resulted in an 87-28 victory over non-conference opponent Fitchburg State on Tuesday, Nov. 23 at Parkinson Gymnasium.

MORE READING: Women's Basketball Runs Over Fitchburg State, 87-28

RAMS RUNDOWN
Suffolk entered Thanksgiving weekend on a four-game win streak after toppling Fitchburg State to hold an impressive 5-1 record through the opening six contests. 

Emily Welling continues her strong play on both sides of the ball by averaging 10.0 rpg, while adding 8.0 ppg on offense. The senior forward is averaging a team best 1.8 bpg to further aid on the blue-and-gold's defensive effort, helping boost the scoring margin to 14.2.

The offensive output has been spearheaded by graduate student Jenni-Rose DiCecco, who averages 12.8 ppg and 5.2 apg. Allie Lopes finds herself in double-digits in scoring as well with 11.2 ppg.

NOR'EASTER NARRATIVES
UNE has nabbed a conference win on the road over Endicott in its lone CCC game and looks to improve that 1-0 conference record and 3-5 overall ledger against the Rams on Wednesday evening.

The Nor'Easters have had their work cut out for them so far this season, as they have already faced two nationally ranked opponents in then-No. 4 Bowdoin (L, 61-52) and then-No.16 Tufts (L, 60-42) in back-to-back battles Nov. 14-16. 

A trio of UNE players find themselves averaging double-digits for scoring in Jordyn Franzen (14.8 ppg), Abby Cavallaro (12.9 ppg) and Kaylee Beyor (11.3 ppg). 

Franzen paces the defensive unit as well with 8.0 rpg with Beyor suppling 6.0 rpg to the Nor'Easters' 37.1 rpg effort on the boards.

INSIDE THE SERIES

  • Suffolk and UNE will battle for the first time.

EYES ON THE GAME

RECORD WATCH
Graduate student Jenni-Rose DiCecco, who sealed her spot as Suffolk's all-time leader in assists and steals last season, has the chance to make more history in her final collegiate campaign. Here's a running list of the records to watch this year.

        RECORD       CURRENT TOTAL       NEEDS
Jenni-Rose DiCecco



      Points - 1516 (Norton)
FG Made - 561 (Ruys)
3-Point FG Made - 227 (Norton)
FT Made - 454 (McBride)
      1440 - 4th
511 - 4th
177 - 2nd
263 - 8th
      54
50
50
191

RAM RECOGNITION
Jenni-Rose DiCecco
of the Suffolk women's basketball team picked up Commonweatlh Coast Conference (CCC) Player of the Week after her standout effort in a convincing 87-28 win at Fitchburg State last Tuesday.

MORE READING: DiCecco Grabs CCC Player of the Week 

WHAT'S TO COME?
The Rams will return home for the first time in four games on Saturday, Dec. 4 to host Western New England in a CCC showdown at 1 p.m. at Larry E. and Michael S. Smith Court.