2017-18 Suffolk Athletics Year in Review by Suffolk University Athletics

2017-18 THIS IS SUFFOLK ACADEMIC ACCOLADES RAMS REWIND: SPORTS SYNOPOSIS GOSUFFOLKRAMS.COM GETS NEW LOOK DEAR WORLD HALL OF FAME CLASS OF 2017 NEIGA CHAMPS! $3 MILLION ALUMNI GIFT ALUMNA DOES “DREAM JOB” SOFTBALL SIBLINGS: THE SYLVESTERS RAM NATION PARTICIPATES IN DIII WEEK GNAC CHAMPS! BASEBALL FOURPEATS HOLMES COSIDA ACADEMIC ALL–AMERICAN CLASS OF 2018 RAMS REFLECT JEFF STONE ANNOUNCES RETIREMENT CAROL MAGGIO CHARLES MELANSON CHARLES LAW THANK YOU RAM NATION ALL–CONFERENCE RAM RECOGNITION

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2017–18 YEAR IN REVIEW

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TABLE OF CONTENTS 4

SUFFOLK STAFF

DUFFY’S HERO STATUS

120

SYLVESTER GNAC’S TOP PLAYER

THIS IS SUFFOLK

ALUMNI GIFT

121

SYLVESTER GNAC’S BEST ROOKIE

ACADEMIC ACCOLADES

MEN’S GOLF ALL–GNAC

122

BASEBALL ALL–GNAC

GNAC ALL–ACADEMIC

BOURIKAS’ HERO NOMINATION

125

CHANT BEST PLAYER IN GNAC

SPORTS SYNOPOSIS

D3HOOPS TEAM OF THE WEEK

126

DEL PRETE GNAC’S BEST COACH

8 BASEBALL

USBWA PLAYER OF THE WEEK

127

BASEBALL GNAC GOLD GLOVE

10 MEN’S BASKETBALL

USC SPORTSMANSHIP AWARD

128

MEN’S TENNIS ALL–GNAC

12 WOMEN’S BASKETBALL

D3BASEBALL PRESEASON

129

HOLMES CoSIDA ALL–DISTRICT

14 CROSS COUNTRY

ALL–AMERICAN

130

CHANT CoSIDA ALL–DISTRICT

16 MEN’S GOLF

EMPIRE 8 FALL ACADEMIC

131

HEROSPORTS PLAYER OF YEAR

18 WOMEN’S GOLF

BOURIKAS’, NAGRI’S 100TH GAME

132

NFCA ALL–REGION

20 MEN’S HOCKEY

BOURIKAS JOINS 1K CLUB

134

TOTAL BASES RECORD

22 MEN’S SOCCER

“DREAM JOB”

135

D3BASEBALL ALL–REGION

24 WOMEN’S SOCCER

BOURIKAS ENTERS ELITE CLUB

136

ABCA/RAWLINGS ALL–REGION

26 SOFTBALL

D3HCKY TEAM OF THE WEEK

137

NEIBA ALL–STAR GAME

28 MEN’S TENNIS

MEN’S HOCKEY ALL–CCC

138

O’BRIEN’S COACHING HONOR

30 WOMEN’S TENNIS

BOURIKAS FEATURE

140

ACADEMIC ALL–AMERICAN

32 INDOOR TRACK & FIELD

MEN’S BASKETBALL ALL–GNAC

141

CLASS OF 2018

34 OUTDOOR TRACK & FIELD

MULSON GNAC’S BEST ROOKIE

142

RAMS REFLECT

36 VOLLEYBALL

MBB GNAC ALL–SPORTSMANSHIP

143

JEFF STONE’S RETIRMENT

GOSUFFOLKRAMS’ MAKEOVER

WOMEN’S HOOPS ALL–GNAC

146

EMPIRE 8 SPRING ACADEMIC

HAGOPIAN AREMNIAN TEAM

DICECCO BEST ROOKIE IN GNAC

147

CAROL MAGGION

SAMPSON’S CALL

ALL–NEBJ PRESEASON DIII TEAM

148

CARLES MELANSON

ORTEZ’ HERO OF THE WEEK NOM

SOFTBALL SIBLINGS

149

CHANT’S NEXT STEP

RESTREPO’S HERO NOMINATION

NEWBA ALL–ROOKIE TEAM

151

CHANT’S GOLDEN

USC PLAYER OF THE WEEK

NEWBA ALL–STAR

152

CHARLES LAW

DEAR WORLD

HOLMES IS A HERO

155

McCONNELL’S GNAC ROLE

BRIAN J. HONAN RACE

SYLVESTER RACKS

156

BARRY HONORED BY CoSIDA

KEREK’S 1,000 ASSISTS

100

DIII WEEK

157

NABC ACADEMIC AWARD

LOMBARDO’S FEARED SERVE

101

CHANT’S 200TH HIT

158

NABC HONORS COURT

USC ACADEMIC AWARD

102

SOFTBALL SENIORS WINNINGEST

159

AVCA ACADEMIC AWARD

ACHA ALL–AMERICA SCHOLARS

103

SYLVESTER SMASHES 200TH HIT

160

THANK YOU RAM NATION

NFCA ACADEMIC HONORS

104

SYLVESTER GAINS HERO STATUS

162

GNAC SID OF THE YEAR

HALL OF FAME CLASS OF 2017

105

BASEBALL’S 1000TH WIN

164

ITA ACADEMIC AWARDS

LOMBARDO’S TRIPLE–DOUBLE

106

SYLVESTER FEATURE

166 ALL–CONFERENCE

MARTIN MAKES MOST STARTS

108

SYLVESTER TAKES OVER

169

WOMEN’S TENNIS ALL–GNAC

HIT RECORD

NEIGA CHAMPS!

109

SYLVESTER’S NO–NO

NAGRI’S 100TH POINT

110

KAMARA AT GNACs

EMPIRE 8 ALL–SPORTSWOMAN

111

DEL PRETE’S 100TH

CROSS COUNTRY ALL–GNAC

112

BASEBALL SENIORS WIN 100TH

LEVINE’S HERO NOMINATION

113

SYLVESTER GRABS HERO NOM

WOMEN’S SOCCER ALL–GNAC

114

GNAC CHMAPS!

MEN’S SOCCER ALL–GNAC

BASEBALL FOURPEATS

VOLLEYBALL’S ALL–GNAC

116

D3BASEBALL TEAM OF THE WEEK

NAGRI, CoSIDA ALL–DISTRICT

117

SOFTBALL ALL–GNAC

RAMS RECOGNITION

U N I V E R S I T Y

ATHLETIC DEPARTMENT STAFF

| THE McCONNELL FILE | · Oversees Suffolk’s 19–sport, NCAA Division III Athletic Department, as well as Suffolk University’s Campus Recreation, which offers a variety of club sports and intramurals. · Appointed the University’s third Director of Athletics in the 71–year Athletic Department history. · Previously served as Suffolk’s head baseball coach for 20–seasons, amassing 479 victories, four NCAA Tournament Appearances, four GNAC Championships and two ECAC Titles. · Was a baseball student–athlete at the College of Wooster, where he graduated in 1989.

| ATHLETIC ADMINISTRATION |

ANTHONY DEL PRETE ASSOCIATE DIRECTOR BASEBALL COACH

JAMES BODEN MEN’S SOCCER

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JACKIE DAVIS ASSOCIATE DIRECTOR SR. WOMEN’S ADMIN SOFTBALL COACH

STEVE COUNIHAN MEN’S TENNIS WOMEN’S TENNIS

2017–18 YEAR IN REVIEW

JEFF JURON ASSISTANT DIRECTOR MEN’S BASKETBALL COACH

BONNY DUCHARME VOLLEYBALL

WILL FELDMAN CROSS COUNTRY TRACK & FIELD

ED LEYDEN SPECIAL ASST. TO AD WOMEN’S BASKETBALL COACH

CHRIS GLIONNA MEN’S HOCKEY

AMY BARRY SPORTS INFORMATION DIRECTOR

DARREN LLOYD WOMEN’S SOCCER

ED MCMELLEN MEN’S GOLF

JEFF STONE ATHLETIC TRAINER

JAY PARKER WOMEN’S GOLF

DR. GARY FIREMAN FACULTY ATHLETIC REP

MATTHEW TIBERII WOMEN’S TENNIS MEN’S TENNI

EILEEN CALAMESE ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT

TAYLOR WASYLK WOMEN’S HOCKEY

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SUFFOLK

| MISSION STATEMENT |

| VISION |

| CORE VALUES |

For the past decade, Suffolk University

For Suffolk University will be recognized as

· Student–Center

is a talent catalyst that recognizes and

a dynamic institution that fosters engaged

· Opportunity

develops student potential. Leveraging

learning, rigorous scholarship, innovative

· Scholarly & Professional Excellence

our location in the heart of Boston, our

thinking and community collaboration

· Sound Financial Management

faculty, staff and alumni work together to

across disciplines.

· Community Engagement · Social Responsibility

provide a student-centered experience. This diverse community builds on its

We will ensure that Suffolk graduates

· Diversity

dedication and excellence in education and

are versatile and prepared for modern

· Integrity

scholarship to empower graduates to be

society and the new world market. We will

successful locally, regionally and globally.

provide rich curricula, experiential learning opportunities and professional mentoring through increased collaboration with alumni and community partners. We will recruit, mentor and support diverse faculty of teacher-scholars who are passionately committed to preparing our students to be leaders in the global community. We will inspire investment in a Suffolk community that is built on ethical, forward-thinking leadership, teamwork and cooperation.

U N I V E R S I T Y

GNAC ALL–ACADEMIC GNAC ACADEMIC TEAM

Jessica Harmon

Sr.

Women’s Tennis

So.

Men’s Golf

So.

Men’s Track & Field

So.

Men’s Golf

Sr.

Women’s Soccer

Sr.

Men’s Golf

So.

Men’s Soccer

Taylor Holmes

Sr.

Softball

Samantha Jacques

So.

Softball

Mariama Kamara

So.

Women’s Track & Field

Michelle Kearney

Sr.

Women’s XC / Track & Field

Liz Kerek

Sr.

Volleyball

Trevor Lee

Jr.

Baseball

Sydney Littlefield

Gr.

Softball

Emily Manfra

So.

Women’s XC / Track & Field

Jennifer Martin

Sr.

Women’s Soccer

McKenzie McGrath

Jr.

Softball

Amberly Mendes

Sr.

Women’s Soccer

Dorothy Mensah

Jr.

Volleyball

Alexandra Nagri

Sr.

Women’s Basketball / Soccer

Jacaquelyn Nakamaura Sr.

Women’s Tennis

Andrew Harper A record number of 76 student–athletes represented suffolk on Brian Hassett the 2018 great northeast athletic conference all–academic team. Bryce Haynes to be eligible, a student–athlete must maintain a cumulative Brooke Heathco 3.25 gpa or higher during the academic year, must be at Patrick Hennessey least a sophomore academically and must have competed in at least one full season of a gnac sponsored sport. Jackson Hines Ethan Abitz

So.

Men’s Golf

Bridget Allison

Jr.

Volleyball

Andrew Aspen

Jr.

Women’s Track & Field

Charles Batchelder

Jr.

Baseball

Vernoica Bernardo

Jr.

Women’s Soccer

Owen Boggini

So.

Men’s Golf

Georgia Bourikas

Sr.

Women’s Basketball

Tim Brigham

So.

Baseball

Daniel Caissie

Jr.

Men’s Golf

Jordan Casey

Jr.

Men’s Soccer

Cayla Cecchini

Sr.

Women’s Soccer

Brady Chant

Sr.

Baseball

Seth Coiley

Sr.

Baseball

Liam Daly

So.

Men’s Soccer

Steven DiPrizio

Jr.

Men’s Basketball

Jim Djema

Jr.

Men’s Basketball

Delaney Dunlap

Jr.

Women’s Tennis

Allison Espindola

Jr.

Women’s XC / Track & Field

Rami Esrawi

Jr.

Men’s Tennis

Bryan Etter

So.

Men’s XC

Madison Eucalitto

Sr.

Softball

Rachel Fancy

Jr.

Volleyball

Emma Feeney

Jr.

Volleyball

Jamal Finn

So.

Men’s Basketball

Jessica Foggarty

Jr.

Women’s Soccer

Meagan French

Jr.

Women’s Tennis

Devlin Frost

Sr.

Softball

Julia Fieldsend

So.

Women’s Soccer

George Grillakis

So.

Men’s Basketball

Zach Grogan

Sr.

Baseball

Marissa Gudauskas

Jr.

Women’s Basketball

Paulo Guedes

Sr.

Men’s XC / Track & Field

Alexis Hackett

So.

Women’s Basketball

Michael Hagopian

Jr.

Erika Nelson

Sr.

Women’s SOccer

Ryan O’Connell

So.

Men’s Basketball

Meghan O’Regan

Sr.

Women’s Soccer

Paola Ortez

Sr.

Women’s Soccer

Chris Parnagian

Jr.

Men’s Tennis

Brian Patterson

So.

Men’s XC

Leah Pedersen

Jr.

Volleyball

Jessica Rexrode

Sr.

Volleyball / Track & Field

Matt Sambuceti

So.

Men’s Track & Field

Alex Schriprripa

Jr.

Men’s XC / Track & Field

Kevin Sinatra

Jr.

Baseball

Connor Troio

So.

Baseball

Kyle Van Cleef

Jr.

Men’s Soccer

Worth Walrod

Sr.

Baseball

Emma Weisse

So.

Women’s XC / Track & Field

Emerson Wildes

So.

Women’s Soccer

Ali Yamakaitis

Sr.

Softball

Andy Young

So.

Men’s Soccer

Ashley Zulla

So.

Softball

Men’s Basketball U N I V E R S I T Y

ACADEMIC ACCOLADES A record 76 Suffolk student–athletes from across 17 varsity sports earned GNAC All-Academic honors as the conference announced 1,008 student–athletes garner the accolade for the 2017–18 academic year.

marking the most Rams earning the distinction in the 11 years in which the awards were handed out. The Rams’ land sixth among full–time members with Johnson & Wales taking home the most honors with 123. Women’s soccer headlined Suffolk’s selections with 13 with baseball’s nine falling in a close second. To qualify, a student–athlete must be in his/her second year of academic status (sophomore above), maintain a cumulative grade point average of 3.25 or above on a 4.00 scale during the academic year, with each eligible player having to complete in at least one full season of a GNAC sponsored sport. In its second season in the Commonwealth Coast Conference (CCC) 13 members of the Suffolk men’s hockey team landed on the 2018 Spring All–Academic CCC Team. The academic all–conference honor rewards varsity student–athletes who obtain a cumulative GPA of 3.30 (on a 4.00 scale) or higher in their second year of competition (sophomore or above).

combined 3.2 GPA or higher on a 4.0 scale) in each semester over 2017–18 with four Rams garnering President’s List status (3.75 GPA or higher on 4.0 scale). Nicole Antonucci and Aine Dillon picked up the honor in each semester, while Brooke Chapman earned the

bright

distinction in the Fall of 2017 and McKenzie McGrath picked up the

second student-athlete in school history,

and first female athlete to earn Academic All–American honors by the College Sports Information Directors of America (CoSIDA) for her 2018 campaign.

Shayne Bailey

Men’s Hockey

Taylor Holmes

Softball

Dakhensey Marcellus

Volleyball

Tucker Mee

Men’s Soccer

Alexandra Nagri Women’s Basketball & Soccer Constance Phelan

Softball

Ali Yamakaitis

Softball

SPRING 2018 Shayne Bailey

Men’s Hockey

Veronica Bernardo

Women’s Soccer

Cayla Cecchini

Women’s Soccer

Emma Feeney

Volleyball

Bryan Etter

Men’s Hockey

Madison Eucalitto Meagan French

Softball Women’s Tennis

Devlin Frost

Softball

Marissa Gudasukas Women’s Basketball Brooke Heathco

Women’s Soccer

Taylor Holmes

Women’s golf achieved Empire 8 Academic Team status (a

Softball’s Taylor Holmes became just the

SUFFOLK’S 4.0 CLUB 2017–18

FALL 2017

Suffolk’s new record upstaged last year’s total of 69 by seven,

feat for the Spring 2018 semester.

4. PERFECTION

Softball

Ariel Ilarslan Russo

Men’s Tennis

Sydney Littlefield Emily Manfra

Softball

Women’s XC & Track & Field

Hannah Masch Women’s XC & Track & Field Ryan O’Connell Alexander Schrippa

Men’s Basketball Men’s Track & Field

Ali Yamakaitis

Softball

The combined grade point average for all Rams student–athletes was 3.29 for the Fall 2017 semester and 3.24 for the 2018 Spring semester for a combined 3.36 for the 2017–18 academic year.

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2017–18 YEAR IN REVIEW

HIGHLIGHTS OVERALL RECORD: 25–19 NCAA FINISH: NEW ENGLAND REGIONAL NEIBA RANK: RV GNAC RECORD: 13–1 GNAC FINISH: 1ST GNAC TOURNAMENT FINISH: 1ST D3BASEBALL.COM ALL–REGION: 1 ATHLETE ( FIRST–TEAM) ABCA/RAWLINGS/NEIBA ALL-REGION: 1 ATHLETE ( FIRST–TEAM) ALL-GNAC: 11 ATHLETES, 16 HONORS GNAC TOURNAMENT TEAM: 4 ATHLETES, 5 HONORS (MVP) COSIDA ACADEMIC ALL–DISTRICT: 1 ATHLETE, 1 HONOR GNAC ACADEMIC HONOR ROLL: 9

Anthony Del Prete’s Mutts once again worked their way to GNAC glory, the team’s fourth title in as many years under Del Prete’s guidance. The road to the program’s eighth conference crown did not come easy for the 31–man roster split in half by veterans and rookies. Facing one of the toughest regional non–conference campaigns, Suffolk put together a 3–7 record over its 10– game Spring Break trip at the RussMatt Central Florida Invite and had the top–ranked Beacons of UMass Boston awaiting its arrival back in Beantown. After slipping 3-1 in the opener, the Rams flipped the switch in the nightcap behind the arm of junior Charles Batchelder to take down the Beacons by an identical margin. The win marked the first time in Suffolk history it took down the nation’s top seed. The highlight win was followed by a string of losses that put Suffolk on a downward slope. With one game remaining before conference competition began, the Rams climbed out of the hole and found their way in the win column once again with a 7–2 victory at Nichols. It was cruise control from there as Suffolk won 17 of its next 20 to claim the GNAC regular season crown behind the best league ledger (13–1) in the Del Prete era. The stretch featured the program’s 1,000th win, an 11–2 nightcap win at Norwich April 21, the first sweep of St. Joe’s since 2008 and Del Prete’s 100th victory as the Rams’ skipper, a 7–4 comeback at Endicott in the regular season finale. In the GNAC playoffs, the top–seeded Mutts had a flair for the dramatics and kept Ram Nation on the edge of its seat the entire time. After needing extra-time to put Lasell in the loser’s bracket with a 6–5, 10-inning victory of the fourthseeded Lasers, the Rams held of JWU in the semis (7–6) and St. Joseph’s (Maine) (6–5) in the championship to hoist the GNAC Trophy in the air for the fourth consecutive season and eighth time overall. Suffolk made the program’s eighth trip the NCAA DIII Regional Tournament and fourth in as many seasons. With stiff competition on its schedule including eventual regional winner No. 22/24 Oswego State to open the tournament, the Rams Big Dance trip ended on the second of competition with Mitchell sending the Mutts back to Boston 25-19 overall. |8|

2017–18 YEAR IN REVIEW

TOP LEFT — Suffolk captured its fourth GNAC crown and eighth overall with a 6-5 win at Saint Joseph’s (Maine) May 6. BOTTOM LEFT — Brady Chant left his mark on Suffolk’s program and put an exclamation point on things as a senior in 2018. The fifth–ever Ram to knock 200 hits in their career, the 2018 GNAC Player of the Year became the first–ever player in Suffolk and GNAC history to take home a Rawlings/ ABCA DIII Gold Glove after playing errorless baseball in centerfield in each of the Rams’ 44 games. The prestigious honor was added to a list, which included seven all–region accolades, four all–league selections and four GNAC Gold Gloves. He graduated as the all–time leader in triples (25), total bases (362) and at bats (687) and sits second in hits (233), doubles (43) and stolen bases (68). MIDDLE — In his fourth season as skipper, Anthony Del Prete once again guided the Rams to GNAC glory. Along the way, the blue-and-gold’s head coach captured his 100th victory on Suffolk’s bench and saw the program take home its 1,000th win. Since Del Prete took over the program in 2015, no other team has hoisted the conference trophy except Suffolk. RIGHT — After over 800 days on the disabled list, RHP Jake Flax came back and looked better than ever. In 13.0 innings of relief work, the junior threw a staff-best 0.69 ERA allowing just four runs, one earned, on six hits. He sat down 15 batters over his nine appearances to pick up five saves, which is second all-time in Suffolk history, and one win.

BASEBALL #

NAME

CL. POS. HT.

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 9 10 11 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 26 27 28 31 33 34 35 36 44 45

Nik San Antonio Rich Gilbride Joe Rufo Brady Chant Zack Aresty Zach Grogan Trevor Lee Seth Coiley Will Hopkins Kevin Sinatra Tim Brigham Mark Fusco Ben Isaak Steven Shamnoski Ryan Pordes Shane Lake Tommy Shimchak Jake Flax Tyler Zell Greg Speliotis Rich Giandrea Ryan Sarcione Andrew Ashworth Anthony Riga Parker Browne Charles Batchelder Blase Cormier Connor Troio Worth Walrod Logan Heckman Johnny Maffei

Fr. So. Fr. Sr. So. Jr. Jr. Sr. Fr. Jr. So. Sr. Fr. Fr. Sr. Fr. Jr. Sr. Jr. Sr. Fr. Fr. Fr. So. Fr. Jr. Fr. So. Sr. Fr. Fr.

INF SS/P INF OF OF OF INF OF OF LHP INF RHP INF C RHP C C RHP OF/P 1B P/INF OF C INF/P RHP RHP 1B OF LHP OF RHP

WT.

5–8 5–10 5–9 6–3 6–0 5–11 5–10 5–11 6–2 6–1 6–1 5–10 5–9 6–2 6–2 5–11 5–10 6–0 6–0 5–10 6–1 6–1 6–1 6–2 6–3 6–0 5–10 6–3 5–10 5–10 6–0

150 160 160 180 185 195 155 170 185 160 190 175 160 210 190 200 170 195 195 210 175 170 190 180 185 175 185 170 185 175 190

B/T

R/R Cranston, R.I./Cranston West R/R Beverly, Mass./Cheshire Academy R/R Cedar Grove, N.J./Cedar Grove R/R Warwick, R.I./Bishop Hendricken R/R Wayland, Mass./Worcester Academy R/R Morristown, N.J./Morristown L/R Flanders, N.J./Mount Olive R/R Arlington, Mass./Arlington R/R Old Rochester, Mass./Old Rochester L/L East Boston, Mass./East Boston R/R Cape Elizabeth, Me./Cape Elizabeth L/R Medford, Mass./Arlington Catholic R/R Durham, N.H./Oyster River R/R Pittstown, Pa./Pittstown Area R/R Hawthorne, Calif./El Segundo R/R West Roxbury, Mass./Boston Latin Acad. R/R Ramsey, N.J./Ramsey R/R Wyckoff, N.J./Ramapo R/R Marion, Mass./Old Rochester Reg. R/R Salem, Mass./Salem R/R Audobon, N.J./St. Paul VI R/R Bridgewater, Mass./Bridgewater–Raynam R/R Nashua, N.H./Nashua South R/R Westfield, Mass./Westfield R/R Shrewsbury, Mass./St. John’s Shrewsbury R/R Shrewsbury, Mass./Shrewsbury L/L Wayland, Mass./Wayland L/R Shrewsbury, Mass./Shrewsbury L/L Dedham, Mass./Xaverian Bros. R/R Mechanicsville, Va./Lee Davis R/R Hingham, Mass,/Hingham

COACHING STAFF HEAD COACH Anthony Del Prete Fourth Season Suffolk ’04

ASSISTANT COACHES John O’Brien 14th Season Northeastern ’94

SCHEDULE & RESULTS

HOMETOWN/HIGH SCHOOL

GRADUATE ASSISTANT Billy Uberti First Season Lasell ’14

CAPTAINS Brady Chant ’18 Mark Fusco ’18 Greg Speliotis ’18

MARCH Fri. 9 1 — Albion W, 7–3 Sat. 10 1 — St. John Fisher L, 15–9 Sun. 11 1 — Brockport W, 5–3 (8) | L, 16–4 Tue. 13 1 — Stokcton W, 9–0 Thur. 15 1 — Westfield State L, 12–3 | L, 5–3 Fri. 16 1 — TCNJ L, 4–1 | L, 4–0 Sat. 17 1 — Illinois Wesleyan L, 8–4 Sat. 24 at #1/3 UMass Boston L, 3–1 | W, 3–1 Thur. 29 at Salve Regina L, 7–6 Fri. 30 at MIT L, 3–0 Sat. 31 at Western New England L, 4–1 | L, 15–0 APRIL Mon. 2 Thur. 5 Sat. 7 Sun. 8 Wed. 11 Thur. 12 Sat. 14 Tue. 17 Wed. 18 Sat. 21 Sun. 22 Tue. 24 Thur. 26 Sat. 28 Sun. 29

at Endicott L, 3–2 2 — Nichols W, 7–2 3 — Albertus Magnus * W, 7–4 4 — Lasell * W, 10–1 | W, 3–1 at Wheaton L, 14–3 at Mass. Maritime W, 3–1 Johnson & Wales * W, 5–0 | W, 4–2 at Anna Maria L, 4–3 (13) | W, 7–3 4 — Albertus Magnus * W, 18–0 at Norwich * W, 3–1 | W, 11–2 Rivier * W, 4–3 (8) | W, 10–3 at Tufts W, 16–5 at UMass Dartmouth L, 4–3 St. Joseph’s (Maine) W, 8–5 | W, 8–6 at Endicott W, 7–5

MAY Thur. Sat. Sun. Fri. Thur. Fri.

Lasell ! W, 6–5 (10) 5 — Johnson & Wales ! W, 7–6 5 — St. Joseph’s (Maine) ! W, 6–5 at Endicott W, 3–2 | L, 16–0 6 — #22/24 Oswego State $ L, 13–3 7 — Mitchell $ L, 9–3

3 5 6 11 17 18

* — GNAC Contest ! — GNAC Tournament $ — NCAA Regionals 1 — RussMatt Central Florida Invitational 2 — DiBenedetto Stadium — Hartford, Conn. 3— Hamden High School — Hamden, Conn. 4 — East Boston Memorial Park — East Boston, Mass. 5 — Larry Mahaney Diamond — Standish, Maine 6 — Granger Field — Worcester, Mass. 7 — Whitehouse Field — Harwich, Mass.

Jhonneris Mendez Third Season Suffolk ’14 Mac Jacobson Fourth Season Suffolk ’14

GNAC STANDINGS CONFERENCE SCHOOL G W-L PCT. PF PA G W-L 1 Suffolk 14 13–1 .929 101 35 44 25–19 2 St. Joseph’s (Maine) 14 10–4 .714 84 51 42 29–13 3 Johnson & Wales 14 9–5 .643 69 51 42 24–18 4 Lasell 14 7–7 .500 58 51 31 10–21 5 Norwich 14 7–7 .500 68 81 30 7–23 6 Anna Maria 14 6–8 .429 68 72 40 16–24 7 Albertus Magnus 14 4–10 .286 68 70 29 8–21 8 Rivier 14 0–14 .000 38 143 32 6–26

OVERALL PCT. PF .568 226 .690 259 .571 286 .323 144 .233 111 .400 198 .276 160 .188 151

PA 227 178 227 171 228 260 201 301

LAST 10 STREAK 7-3 Lost 3 5-5 Lost 1 4-6 Lost 2 5-5 Lost 2 5-5 Lost 1 5-5 Lost 1 3-7 Lost 1 1-9 Lost 4

U N I V E R S I T Y

HIGHLIGHTS OVERALL RECORD: 15–12 GNAC RECORD: 9–7 GNAC FINISH: 6TH GNAC TOURNAMENT FINISH: SEMIFINALS ALL-GNAC: 3 ATHLETES, 3 HONORS GNAC TOURNAMENT TEAM: 1 ATHLETE, 1 HONORS GNAC ACADEMIC HONOR ROLL: 9

Jeff Juron’s third season as Suffolk men’s basketball’s head coach was his best yet. Matter of fact, it was the best for the program in over a decade as the Rams put together the most victories (15) since 2001–02. The season, what proved to be the most successful in years, started out on a high and only went up from there as the Rams opened their season with a victory, a 75–67 decision over Brandeis, which also marked the first time since 1968 that Suffolk defeated the Judges. Suffolk went unbeaten in December and capped off a five–game win streak to open second semester. The five consecutive victories marked the most Jan. 23–30, 2003. From there, the Rams attention turned to conference contests and the pair of All–GNAC selections, Thomas Duffy (second team) and Michael Hagopian (third team), along with GNAC Rookie of the Year Brendan Mulson led Juron’s squad to the GNAC playoffs for the sixth straight season and 14th time since joining the GNAC ranks in 2000. With the best league ledger (9–7) since 2005–06 the blue–and–gold earned its highest seed in the tournament field, sixth, since 2013. After upsetting third-seeded Saint Joseph’s (Maine), 69–65, in Standish, Maine, Suffolk punched its ticket to the semifinals for just the fourth time in program history. The Rams run fell short despite a game–high, 33–point effort from Duffy as the second–seeded Wildcats of Johnson & Wales held off the comeback, 80–74, to send Suffolk back to Boston, 15–12 overall.

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TOP LEFT — Jeff Juron led Suffolk to its most successful season since 2001–02 as the Rams went 15–12 overall and 9–7 against conference counterparts. BOTTOM LEFT — Cameron Powers represented the Rams on the GNAC All-Sportsmanship Team, which was established to honor one player from each team in the conference for outstanding dedication to sportsmanship and for their portrayal of good sportsmanship, fair play and positive attitude. MIDDLE LEFT — After a truly standout sophomore season, Thomas Duffy became the fifth–ever Ram to garner All– GNAC second–team status. He scored double digits in all, but two of Suffolk’s 27 games, surpassing 20 points 12 times and 30 once. His 455 total points were good for a team–best 16.8 ppg, which sat seventh in the league, while also leading the way in handouts with 3.7 assists per outing. MIDDLE RIGHT — Michael Hagopian grabbed his second straight all–league honor, a feat that has only been accomplished by five student–athletes since Suffolk joined the GNAC ranks in 1999–00. His third team nod came after a season which saw the junior co-captain score double figures in 18 games including a career–high 37 points in a 101–86 offensive onslaught over Mount Ida Jan. 27. The 6–foot–2 guard sat second on the team in points, 14.6 ppg, and was the third–best threat from downtown in the league, shooting an impressive 45.9 percentage (78–170) from behind–the–arc. RIGHT — For the first time in the Jeff Juron era and first since 2013–14, the GNAC Rookie of the Year wore Suffolk blue– and–gold in Brendan Mulson. After an all–around freshman campaign he put together a stat line of 11.8 ppg, 6.1 rpg, 1.4 apg and 1.1 spg. He ranked third on the team in points and led the way on the glass. The four–time GNAC Corvias Rookie of Week became the first Ram to be recognized as the league’s best rookie since Frantz Pinard in 2013-14.

MEN’S BASKETBALL #

NAME

CL. POS. HT.

1 2 3 4 5 10 11 12 13 15 20 21 24 25 32 33 42

Connor Reynolds Cameron Powers Steven DiPrizio Thomas Duffy Warfa Abdillahi Michael Hagopian Lyle Logan George Grillakis Ryan O’Connell Kevin Querusio Jim Djema Jonathan Eng Jamal Fiin Alex Jacovides Brendan Mulson Nathaniel Ilebode Francisco Castello–Acevedo

So. So. Jr. So. Jr. Jr. So. So. So. Jr. Jr. So. So. Fr. Fr. Fr. Fr.

G G F G G G G G G F G G G/F G/F G/F F C

5–10 5–8 6–6 6–3 6–2 6–1 6–3 6–1 6–1 6–4 5–10 5–10 6–4 6–4 6–4 6–4 6–5

WT.

HOMETOWN/HIGH SCHOOL

150 East Haven, Conn./East Haven 170 Middlefield, Conn./Coginchaug 205 Medford, Mass./Medford 165 Fairfield, Conn./Fairfield–Ludlowe 180 Brighton, Mass./Charlestown 180 Watertown, Mass./Watertown 160 Chicago, Ill./Worcester Academy 165 Lowell, Mass./Central Catholic 175 Andover, Mass./Andover 195 Millis, Mass./Millis 170 Greenwich, Conn./Green Farms 155 Wayland, Mass./Wayland 185 Boston, Mass./Boston Latin 185 Tampa, Fla./Alonso 180 Albany, N.Y./Colonie Central 215 Malden, Mass./Malden 270 San Juan, Puerto Rico/Perpetuo Socorro

COACHING STAFF HEAD COACH Jeff Juron Third Season Rochester ’08

ASSISTANT COACHES Dana Harris Third Season UMass Amherst ’10

CAPTAINS Steven DiPrizio ’19 Michael Hagopian ’19

Logan Liberty Second Season Lasell ’16

SCHEDULE & RESULTS NOVEMBER Wed. 15 Brandeis Fri. 17 1 — Stevens Sat. 18 1 — Salem State Tue. 21 at Emerson Sun. 26 at Salve Regina

W, 75–67 L, 85–79 OT L, 82–74 L, 73–58 L, 73–64

DECEMBER Sat. 2 Saint Joseph’s (Maine) * W, 68–56 Mon. 4 at Wheelock W, 73–52 Sat. 9 Lesley W, 61–46 Tue. 12 UMass Boston W, 79–69 JANUARY Wed. 3 Sat. 6 Tue. 9 Sat. 13 Thur. 18 Sat. 20 Tue. 23 Thur. 25 Sat. 27 Tue. 30

Framingham State at Albertus Magnus * Norwich * at Regis * Emmanuel * at Johnson & Wales * at Norwich * at Emmanuel * Mount Ida * at Anna Maria *

W, 93–66 L, 81–65 W, 83–66 L, 65–54 W, 73–69 L, 94–57 W, 74–59 W, 59–45 W, 101–86 L, 75–69

FEBRUARY Thur. 1 Albertus Magnus * L, 88–84 Sat. 3 Regis * L, 66–62 Tue. 6 Anna Maria * L, 63–42 Sat. 10 at Lasell * W, 60–49 Tue. 13 Rivier * W, 84–57 Sat. 17 at Mount Ida * W, 87–74 OT Tue. 20 at Saint Joseph’s (Maine) ! W, 69-65 Thur. 22 at Johnson & Wales ! L, 80–74

Adam Robinson First Season Western New England ’16

* — GNAC Contest ! — GNAC Tournament 1 — Chandler Gym — Williams Tip–Off Tournament — Williams, Mass.

GNAC STANDINGS CONFERENCE SCHOOL G W-L PCT. PF PA G W-L 1 Albertus Magnus 16 15–1 .938 1369 1169 27 21-9 2 Johnson & Wales 16 13-3 .813 1336 1105 29 19-10 3 Saint Joseph’s (Maine) 16 11-5 .688 1147 1078 26 16-10 4 Lasell 16 10-6 .625 1206 1176 27 13-14 5 Regis 16 9-7 .563 1160 1154 26 12-14 5 Suffolk 16 9-7 .563 1122 1103 27 15-12 7 Anna Maria 16 7-9 .438 1219 1219 26 10-16 7 Norwich 16 7-9 .438 1179 1180 26 10-16 9 Mount Ida 16 4-12 .250 1274 1371 25 10-15 10 Emmanuel 16 2-14 .125 1167 1275 25 3-22 11 Rivier 16 1-15 .063 1111 1460 25 2-23

OVERALL PCT. PF .778 2275 .655 2266 .615 1903 .481 2014 .462 1853 .556 1921 .385 1894 .385 1913 .400 2037 .120 1768 .080 1760

PA LAST 10 STREAK 2043 8-2 Lost 1 2064 8-2 Lost 1 1790 6-4 Lost 1 20714 5-5 Lost 1 1879 3-7 Lost 1 1861 5-5 Lost 1 2049 6-4 Lost 1 1930 3-7 Lost 5 2102 2-8 Lost 2 1974 1-9 Lost 1 2210 1-6 Lost 5

U N I V E R S I T Y

HIGHLIGHTS OVERALL RECORD: 21–7 GNAC RECORD: 12–4 GNAC FINISH: 3RD GNAC TOURNAMENT FINISH: RUNNER–UP NEWBA ALL–STAR: 1 ATHLETE, 1 HONOR NEWBA ALL–ROOKIE TEAM: 1 ATHLETE, 1 HONOR ALL-GNAC: 3 ATHLETES, 3 HONORS GNAC TOURNAMENT TEAM: 2 ATHLETES, 2 HONORS GNAC ACADEMIC HONOR ROLL: 9

Suffolk was off to the best start in the program’s 35–year history after it ran its win streak to sixth straight and ended first semester, 8–2. After the New Year, the Rams continued their winning ways, stretching their win streak to 10 straight, marking the most consecutive triumphs since putting 12 together in 2000-01. Suffolk kept its foot on the gas pedal to match the most league victories (12–4) in program history and punch its 23rd straight ticket to the GNAC postseason. As the third seed, Suffolk defeated Johnson & Wales in the quarterfinals to seal their third 20–win season in the program’s 35–year history and advance to the semis where it would meet its conference and Boston rival Emmanuel. For just the second time in program history, the Rams took down the Saints, 73–68, to advance to the championship contest for the fifth time and first since 2013. The favorited Saint Joseph’s (Maine) took the conference crown from the Rams, who finished the season with the most victories (21) since 2013-14.

TOP CORNER — Georgia Bourikas left her mark on the Suffolk women’s basketball program as the 10th player to eclipse 1,000 points and 500 rebounds. The first–ever Ram to be selected to compete in the NEWBA All–Star Classic, completed her career with 1,109 points and 540 rebounds. LEFT — Alexis Hackett earned a spot on the All–GNAC third team after averaging a double–double with 11.4 ppg and 11.0 rpg. The 5–foot–11 small forward pulled down a league–high 8.6 defensive rebounds per game, while her 11.0 rpg sat third in the league. The sophomore contributed 13 double–doubles on the year behind 18 outings with double–digit rebounds and 17 games with double digits in scoring. MIDDLE — For the second–straight season, the GNAC Rookie of the Year was a Suffolk Ram as Jenni–Rose DiCecco took home the honor. The floor general finished the regular season with a team–best 14.5 ppg — best of all freshmen in the league — and led the team in assists with 3.8 per outing. A program record eight-time GNAC Corvias Rookie of the Week, DiCecco was a crucial ingredient to Suffolk’s success after averaging 35.5 minutes per game, starting all 28 games. For her efforts, she became the first–ever Ram to be named to the NEWBA All–Rookie Team. RIGHT — Georgia Bourikas picked up her second all–league honor in as many years with a spot on the second team after averaging 13.9 ppg with 21 games in double figures, including five 20–plus point outings and a career–high 30–point night in a 69–61 win at Fitchburg State Dec. 7. The 5–foot–8 guard made her opponents pay for sending her to foul line, putting together a 92.5 connection rate (99-107) at the charity stripe, which not only is the best in the league, but sat second among NCAA DIII Women’s Basketball players.

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WOMEN’S BASKETBALL #

NAME

CL. POS. HT.

5 10 11 15 20 21 22 23 24 33 34

Rachel LaSaracina Jordan Hipwell Jenni–Rose DiCecco Georgia Bourikas Marissa Gudauskas Stephanie Langlais Alexis Hackett Shannon Smith Mya Blazejowski Alexandra Nagri Gabriella DeComo

G F G G G F G/F F F G G/F

Fr. Fr. Fr. Sr. Jr. Fr. So. Jr. Fr. Sr. Fr.

5–4 5–9 5–6 5–8 5–4 5–9 5–11 5–9 5–10 5–2 5–9

HOMETOWN/HIGH SCHOOL Colchester, Conn./Bacon Academy Ballston Spa, N.Y./Ballston Spa Falmouth, Mass./Falmouth Hull, Mass./Fontbonne Academy Bolton, Conn./Bolton Burlington, Vt./Rice Memorial Charlton, Mass./Worcester Academy Tewksbury, Mass./Tewksbury Woburn, Mass./Woburn Memorial Salem, N.H./Central Catholic Portsmouth, R.I./Portsmouth

COACHING STAFF HEAD COACH Ed Leyden 24th Season UMass Amherst

ASSISTANT COACHES Meghan Black Fourth Season Suffolk ’12

STRENGTH & CONDITIONING COACH Meghan Tracy ’09

CAPTAINS Georgia Bourikas ’18 Alexandra Nagri ’18

Carolyn Crampton Second Season Vassar ’11 Alessandra Quadri First Season Suffolk ’18

SCHEDULE & RESULTS NOVEMBER Wed. 15 at Salve Regina L, 52–50 Fri. 17 1 — St. Joseph’s (Brooklyn) W, 90–45 Sat. 17 1 — at Ramapo W, 60–55 Tue. 21 Colby Sawyer L, 63–51 Mon. 27 at Curry W, 72–57 Wed. 29 at Lasell * W, 57–36 DECEMBER Sat. 2 Mount Ida * W, 84–61 Thur. 7 at Fitchburg State W, 69–61 Sat. 9 at Framingham State W, 90–87 OT Tue. 12 Emerson W, 74–67 JANUARY Sat. 6 Thur. 11 Sat. 13 Thur. 18 Sat. 20 Tue. 23 Thur. 25 Sat. 27 Tue. 30

Pine Manor at Anna Maria * Albertus Magnus * Norwich * at Regis * Simmons at Johnson & Wales * Saint Joseph’s (Maine) * at Emmanuel *

W, 99–47 W, 69–33 W, 70–54 W, 56–48 L, 58–50 W, 61–45 W, 70–67 L, 82–79 L, 81–55

FEBRUARY Thur. 1 Anna Maria * W, 92–57 Sat. 3 at Mount Ida * W, 65–56 Tue. 6 at Saint Joseph’s (Maine) * L, 73–45 Sat. 10 Regis * W, 75–71 Tue. 13 at Rivier * W, 52–37 Sat. 17 Saint Joseph (Conn.) * W, 80–60 Tue. 20 Johnson & Wales ! W, 68–46 Thur. 22 at Emmanuel ! W, 73–68 Sat. 24 Saint Joseph’s (Maine) ! L, 73–59

Tori Faieta First Season Stonehill ’15

* — GNAC Contest ! — GNAC Tournament 1 — Bradley Center — Roadrunner Tip–Off Tournament — Mahwah, N.J.

GNAC STANDINGS CONFERENCE SCHOOL G W-L PCT. PF PA G W-L 1 Saint Joseph’s (Maine) 16 16–0 1.000 1215 711 30 28–2 2 Emmanuel 16 15–1 .938 1292 942 27 20–7 3 Suffolk 16 12–4 .750 1060 919 28 21–7 3 Regis 16 12–4 .750 1075 918 26 15–11 5 Albertus Magnus 16 11–5 .688 1114 1033 26 18–8 5 Johnson & Wales 16 11–5 .688 1075 932 26 15–11 7 Norwich 16 7–9 .438 894 896 26 10–16 8 Mount Ida 16 6–10 .375 974 1179 26 13–13 9 St. Joseph (Conn.) 16 3–13 .188 862 1104 25 9–16 9 Lasell 16 3–13 .188 879 1161 25 4–21 9 Anna Maria 16 3–13 .188 796 991 25 5–20 9 Simmomns 16 3–13 .188 902 1027 22 3–19 13 Rivier 16 2–14 .125 842 1167 21 3–18

OVERALL PCT. PF .933 2240 .741 2063 .750 1915 .577 1692 .692 1842 .577 1684 .385 1409 .500 1698 .360 1444 .160 1318 .200 1232 .136 1150 .143 1069

PA LAST 10 STREAK 1533 9-1 Lost 1 1608 9-1 Lost 1 1640 7-3 Lost 1 1614 6-4 Lost 1 1706 7-3 Lost 1 1621 5-5 Lost 2 1491 3-7 Lost 3 1851 3-7 Lost 3 1630 2-8 Lost 1 1840 3-7 Lost 4 1522 2-8 Won 1 1417 2-8 Lost 1 1578 3-7 Lost 2

U N I V E R S I T Y

MEN’S HIGHLIGHTS GNAC FINISH: 8TH ALL-GNAC: 1 ATHLETE, 1 HONOR GNAC ACADEMIC HONOR ROLL: 6 WOMEN’S HIGHLIGHTS NCAA DIII REGIONAL FINISH: 47TH GNAC FINISH: 7TH ALL-GNAC: 2 ATHLETES, 2 HONORS GNAC ACADEMIC HONOR ROLL: 6

With a fresh face leading Suffolk’s cross country programs in 2017 in the first-ever Head Coach of Track & Field/ Cross Country Will Feldman, the Rams’ ventured to new invitationals in 2017 to prepare for the championship season. The men’s squad used five invitationals to tune–up for the GNAC Championships, while the women’s team was a part of the field at four invitationals to prep for the conference tournament. Each team also went head–to–head against league foe Emmanuel prior to taking on the entire conference field October 29 in Bristol, Rhode Island where the 12 women’s teams and 10 men’s squad raced for the conference crown. The men’s team took eighth in the 10–team field, while the women’s team finished seventh out of its 12 conference counterparts. Following the conference championships, which capped off the men’s 2018 slate, the women’s team went on to the NCAA Division III Regional Championships, where the Rams raced as a team in the regional field for the first time in recent history. Overall, Suffolk’s team of seven put together a combined time of 2:16.49 to take 47th in the field of 56.

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LEFT — Emma Weisse did not disappoint in her second season in blue–and–gold as the sophomore built off an impressive freshman campaign from 2017 and took home All– GNAC honors for the second time in as many seasons. She is one of two Rams to collect multiple all–league accolades in cross country and the first to do so since Allison Curan (2001, 2002). At the regional tournament, she put together a personal–best in both time and place, crossing the tape in 23:22.8, and place, 101st, to pace Suffolk’s runners. Weisse put together the second–best time amongst GNAC runners. MIDDLE — Paulo Guedes has been a staple as Suffolk’s anchor since joining the Rams’ ranks in 2014. Throughout his time in blue-and-gold he has paced Suffolk’s pack in multiple outings including the GNAC Championships this season. For this countless effort and positive attitude he was named to the GNAC All–Sportsmanship Team. The honor is Guedes’ third of his career. RIGHT — For the second time in as many seasons, Michelle Kearney was acknowledged for sportsmanship by the conference with a spot on the All–GNAC sportsmanship team. The senior took home the honor as in in 2016 as a junior. BOTTOM RIGHT — Suffolk’s women’s squad competed as a team at the NCAA Division III regional Championships for the first time in recent history.

CROSS COUNTRY

CL.

HT.

Brian Brooks David Campisano Bryan Etter Paulo Guedes Christopher Horton Ariel Ilarslan Russo Bryce Jacob David Lappin Eddie Lui Alexander Marcus Jared McCracken Brian Patterson William Phillips

So. Sr. So. Sr. Fr. Fr. Fr. So. Gr. Jr. Fr. So. Fr.

5–9 Canton, Mass./Wincherdon Prep 5–7 Norwood, Mass./Norwood 6–2 Medford, N.J./Shawnee 5–10 Somerville, Mass./Somerville 6–0 Marion, Mass./Old Rochester 5–8 Panama/The Prep Academy (Fla.) 5–9 Manchester, N.H./Manchester Memorial 5–10 Chicago, Ill./St. Charles North 5–10 Boston, Mass./Boston Latin School 5–5 Peabody, Mass./Peabody 6–0 Buford, Ga./Mill Creek 5–10 Fair Haven, N.J./Rumson Fair Haven Regional 6–2 Stoughton, Mass./Stoughton

SEPTEMBER Sat. 2 Roger Williams Invitational * NTS Sat. 16 UMass Dartmouth Invitational ^ 38th of 40 Sat. 30 Keene State Invitational ! 9th of 9

NAME

CL.

HT.

Allison Espindola Natalie Fay Regina Garufo Sierra Howe Michelle Kearney Withny King Emily Manfra Hannah Masch Sara McKenna Bailey Sanchez Allison Swomley Emma Weisse

Jr. Fr. Fr. So. Sr. Fr. So. Fr. Fr. So. Fr. So.

5–8 5–6 5–4 5–5 5–8 5–1 5–3 5–6 5–6 5–4 5–7 5–4

SEPTEMBER Sat. 2 Roger Williams Invitational * 6th of 9 Sat. 16 UMass Dartmouth Invitational ^ NTS Sat. 30 Keene State Invitational ! NTS

HOMETOWN/HIGH SCHOOL

MEN’S SCHEDULE & RESULTS

NAME

HOMETOWN/HIGH SCHOOL Fairhaven, Mass./Fairhaven Chelmsford, Mass./Chelmsford Winthrop, Mass./Winthrop Cummington, Mass./Wahconah Regional Halifax, Mass./Silver Lake Regional Randolph, Mass./Randolph Stoneham, Mass./Stoneham Guatemala/Keystone National (Pa.) Pembroke, Mass./Pembroke Hampden, Mass./Minnechaug Highlands Ranch, Colo./Arapahoe Hampden, Mass./Minnechaug

COACHING STAFF HEAD COACH Will Feldman First Season Suffolk ’10

ASSISTANT COACH Becca Hutton First Season Utah Valley ’15

VOLUNTEER ASSISTANT COACHES Matt Stass First Season Suffolk ’10

OCTOBER Sat. 7 James Early Invitational & 37th of 37 Fri. 13 Saints Invitational + 21st of 23 Emmanuel + L, 15–50 Sat. 28 GNAC Championship * 8th of 10

WOMEN’S SCHEDULE & RESULTS

OCTOBER Fri. 13 Saints Invitational + Emmanuel + Sat. 28 GNAC Championship *

13th of 22 L, 20–42 7th of 12

NOVEMBER Sat. 11 NCAA Championships % 47th of 56 ! — Keene, N.H. % — Gorham, Maine & — Westfield, Mass. ^ — North Dartmouth, Mass. + Franklin Park — Boston, Mass. * — Colt State Park — Bristol, R.I.

Stacy Wojcik First Season SNHU ’16

GNAC STANDINGS WOMEN TOTAL TIME AVG MEN TOTAL TIME AVG 1 Norwich 57 1:42:13 20:26.60 1 Norwich 18 2:18:04 27:36.08 62 1:42:42 20:32.40 2 Emmanuel 68 2:27:53 29:34.60 2 Simmons 83 1:45:17 21:30.40 3 Regis 83 2:30:09 30:01.08 3 Emmanuel 97 1:46:17 21:15.40 4 St Joseph’s (Maine) 106 2:33:43 30:44.60 4 Regis 157 1:51:52 22:22.40 5 Johnson & Wales 160 2:45:35 33:07.00 5 Johnson & Wales 1:53:47 22:45.40 6 Mount Ida 170 2:48:52 33:46.40 6 St. Joseph’s (Maine) 174 186 1:59:52 23:58.40 7 Lasell 175 2:49:05 33:49.20 7 Suffolk 2:01:05 24:13.00 8 Suffolk 205 2:59:38 35:55.60 8 St. Joseph (Conn.) 200 224 2:04:47 24:57.40 9 Rivier 267 3:31:11 42:14.20 9 Rivier 268 2:10:28 25:05.60 10 Anna Maria 286 3:39:04 43:48.80 10 Lasell 11 Mount Ida 273 2:19:05 27:49.00 12 Anna Maria 346 2:53:33 34:42.60

U N I V E R S I T Y

HIGHLIGHTS NEIGA FINISH: T–12TH GNAC FINISH: 6TH GNAC ACADEMIC HONOR ROLL: 6

Suffolk started 2017 with local invitationals hosted by Emmanuel. After finishing second in the season opener, the EC Saints Invite, a four–team field event, the Rams’ sat atop of the three–team Emmanuel Invitational two weeks later. The Blazer Fall Invitational, Suffolk’s first two–day event of the season, served as final tune–up before the fall championship season. The Rams finished in the middle of the pack, eighth of 16 teams over the weekend before heading off to the GNAC Championships the following weekend. All nine of the GNAC teams converged on Valley Country Club October 14–15 to play for the conference crown. Suffolk finished sixth, its best showing at the league tournament since 2014. The Rams wrapped up the fall at the 83rd NEIGA Championships, where their card of 646 was good for 12th, tying Southern Maine. In the spring, Suffolk continued the tradition of competing in the 6th annual Spring Series comprised of three two–day tournaments.

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TOP LEFT — Suffolk’s sixth–place showing at the GNAC Championships was the Rams’ highest since finishing sixth at the conference tournament in 2014. BOTTOM LEFT — For the third consecutive campaign, Stephen Ferrante paced the Rams’ contingent at the NEIGA Championships. The junior followed up an 81 day-one performance with a 76 card on day two for a total of 157, good for a tie for 34th out of the 92-player field. Ferrante, a staple on the green for Suffolk since joining the squad in 2015, represented the blue-and-gold on the GNAC’s AllSportsmanship team. MIDDLE — Owen Boggini’s continued to impress in his second campaign at Suffolk. The sophomore helped Suffolk capture the Emmanuel Invitational title with a runner-up individual showing and led the Rams at to their best finish, sixth place, at the GNAC Championships since 2014. On the championship course, Boggini shot a 155, finishing just outside the top 10 in 11th. NOT PICTURED — Ethan Abitz opened the season on a high note, earning individual medalists honors at the season opener, the EC Saints Invitational, and led the team once again at the two-day Blazers Invitational.

MEN’S GOLF NAME Ethan Abitz William Bannon Owen Boggini Daniel Ciassie Stephen Ferrante Andrew Harper Bryce Haynes Patrick Hennessy Elias Sachs Alex Sarkis Demetrois Stamoulis Federico Terrazas

CL.

SCHEDULE & RESULTS

HOMETOWN/HIGH SCHOOL

So. Jaffrey, N.H./St. Bernard’s Fr. Arlington, Mass./Arlington So. Tolland, Conn./East Catholic Jr. Oxford, Mass./Oxford Jr. Peabody, Mass./Peabody So. Moreau, N.Y./South Glens Falls So. Salem, N.H./Salem Sr. East Haven, Conn./East Haven So. Arlington, Mass./Arlington Fr. East Longmeadow, Mass./East Longmeadow So. Manchester, N.H./Manchester Central Jr. Mexico/Tecnologico de Monlerney

COACHING STAFF

SEPTEMBER 12 EC Saints Invite ^ 27 Emamnuel Invitational #

2nd of 4 1st of 3

OCTOBER 8–9 Blazer Fall Invitational @ 14–15 GNAC Championship * 22–23 NEIGA Championship !

8th of 16 6th of 9 T12th of 19

APRIL 7 RIC Spring Invitational * T10th of 15 13–14 Hampton Inn Invitational ^ 14th of 16 17 Rich Korzec Invitational + 7th of 7 21–22 Wildcat Spring Invitational & 17th of 19 * — Valley Country Club — Warwick, R.I. & — Cranston Country Club — Warwick, R.I. ! — Captains Golf Course — Brewster, Mass. ^ — Georgia Wright — Hyde Park — Boston, Mass + — Allendale Country Club — North Dartmouth, Mass. @ — Hickory Ridge Country Club — Amherst, Mass. # — William J. Devine Golf Course — Franklin Park — Boston, Mass.

HEAD COACH Ed McMellen 15th Season Springfield ’92

GNAC STANDINGS TEAM RD 1 RD 2 TOTAL 1

Johnson & Wales

297

304

601

2 Rhode Island College

308

312

620 621

T3 UMass Dartmouth

311

310

T3 Saint Joseph’s (Maine)

316

305

621

5 University of Southern Maine

319

307

626

6 Suffolk

312

328

640

7 Worcester State

343

319

662

8 Emmanuel

354

330

684

9 Alberuts Magnus

376

373

749

U N I V E R S I T Y

HIGHLIGHTS NEIGA FINISH: 1ST EMPIRE 8 FINISH: 2ND ALL-NEIGA: 3 ATHLETES, 3 HONORS EMPIRE 8 SPORTSMANSHIP TEAM: 1 ATHLETE, 1 HONORS EMPIRE 8 PRESIDENT’S LIST: 4 ATHLETES, 6 HONORS

In just its second season as a varsity program at Suffolk, the women’s golf team made a name for itself amongst its Empire 8 and New England counterparts. Once again the Rams opened up with a head–to–head match versus Rhode Island College, but this time Suffolk was the host, marking a first in what would be a very long record setting season. After defeating the Anchormen 354–371, the Rams traveled to two different invitationals to prepare for the Empire 8 Championships Oct. 14–15. On its first–ever championship course, Suffolk finished as the league’s runner–up finishing behind SUNY Cortland. The following weekend, the Rams added more accolades to their short history as they captured the New England Intercollegiate Golf Association (NEIGA) Women’s Golf Division III Trophy Oct. 22 at The Captains Golf Course in Brewster, Massachusetts. The Rams maintained their day–one, eight–stroke edge and built on it to coast to a combined 740, 22 strokes ahead of second–place finisher Johnson & Wales. All six golfers on the course in blue–and–gold finished inside the top–12 including a pair in the top five and five inside the top–10. Nicole Antonucci, McKenzie McGrath and Brooke Chapman all placed within the top six to become the first– ever Suffolk golfer’s (both men and women) to take home All–NEIGA recognition. After its successful fall campaign, Suffolk competed in the spring for the first time in program history. The Rams won the Westfield State invitational, a three–team, two– day event hosted at the Tekoa Country Club in Westfield, Massachusetts, before completing its spring slate at the Williams Invitational.

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TOP LEFT — Successful on the green and in the classroom, sophomore Aine Dillon represented the Rams on the Empire 8 All–Sportswoman team and was a two–time Empire 8 President’s List selection. BOTTOM FAR LEFT — Brooke Chapman was a top performer in nearly event for Suffolk throughout 2017–18. She paced the pack at the 2017 Empire 8 Champions, finishing just outside the top 10 in 11th, and claimed sixth overall at the NEIGA Championships to take home All–NEIGA first–team honors. She also was recognized for her academic achievement with a spot on the 2017 Fall Empire 8 President’s List. BOTTOM LEFT — McKenzie McGrath saved her best performance of the season for the NEIGA Championships where she finished fourth thanks to a combined 182 in the two–day event en route to All–NEIGA first–team status. In the Spring of 2018, when she was also competing for Suffolk’s softball squad, she earned Empire 8 President’s List honors. MIDDLE TOP — Jay Parker’s Rams put together top showings in the classroom each semester over 2017–18 to earn Empire 8 Academic Team honors. MIDDLE BOTTOM — Suffolk captured the 2018 NEIGA title Oct. 22 with a team card of 740, 22 strokes ahead of secondplace finisher Johnson & Wales (762). RIGHT — Nicole Antonucci was one of the team’s top golfer’s throughout the season both on the links and in her studies. The two-time Empire 8 President’s List and All-NEGIA firstteam honoree, paved the way at the NEIGA Championships, finishing just four strokes shy of individual medalist honors to finish as the runners-up.

WOMEN’S GOLF NAME Nicole Antonucci Brooke Chapman Aine Dillon McKenzie McGrath Olivia Speiga Iselle Ventura

CL.

HOMETOWN/HIGH SCHOOL

Fr. Fr. So. Jr. Fr. Fr.

Belmont, N.H./Belmont Holden, Mass./Wachusett Regional Yarmouth, Mass./Denni–Yarmouth Exeter, N.H./Exeter Lake Forest, Ill./Lake Forest Old Bridge, N.J./Old Bridge

COACHING STAFF

SCHEDULE & RESULTS SEPTEMBER 10 Rhode Island College @ W, 354–371 16–17 William Smith Invitational ^ 7th of 11 23 Westfield State + W, 399–457 23–24 Mt. Holyoke Invitational + 14th of 18 24 Westfield State + W, 370–425 OCTOBER 14–15 Empire 8 Championship * 22–23 NEIGA Championship $

HEAD COACH Jay Parker Second Season Bridgewater State ’81

APRIL 21–22 Westfield State Invitaitonal # 28–29 Williams Invitational &

2nd of 12 1st of 5 1st of 3 7th of 8

# — Tekoa Country Club — Westfield, Mass. $ — Captains Golf Course — Brewster, Mass. ^ — Clifton Springs Country Club — Clifton, N.Y. * — Ballston Spa Country Club — Saratoga, N.Y. & — Tacnoic Country Club — Williamstown, Mass. @ — Brookmeadow Country Club — Canton, Mass. + — The Orchards Golf Club — South Hadley, Mass.

EMPIRE 8 STANDINGS TEAM RD 1 RD 2 TOTAL 1

SUNY Cortland

2 Suffolk

344

338

682

381

384

765

3 St. John Fisher

397

379

776

5 Johnson & Wales

400

389

789

6 Keuka

403

398

801

7 Elmira

414

396

810

8 Rhode Island College

426

386

812

9 Utica

447

400

847

10 Nazareth

454

329

783

10 Westfield State

444

409

853

11 Husson

HIGHLIGHTS OVERALL RECORD: 9–13–3 CCC RECORD: 6–10–2 GNAC FINISH: 8TH GNAC TOURNAMENT FINISH: QUARTERFINALS ALL–CCC: 1 ATHLETE, 1 HONOR1 CCC ACADEMIC HONOR ROLL: 13

Competing in the Commonwealth Coast Conference for just the second season, men’s hockey transitioned into a home– and–home schedule, taking on its league foes each night of the weekend. Suffolk captured its seventh straight opener, a 5–2 win over Assumption, to improve to 8–10–1 on day one of the season. From there, the Rams spiraled in two–game series with Nichols and Salve Regina before capping off action prior to Thanksgiving recess on a high note with a series sweep of Western New England. Suffolk followed up a 2–1 win of the Golden Bears with a 5–0 shutout the next night to mark the first regular–season sweep of WNE since 2015–16. Michael Levine was the glove behind the cleansheet, making 38 stops between the pipes. The Rams rode the high note of the sweep of Western New England into the 2017 Manchester PAL/Stovepipe Tournament, which it won thanks to a pair of thrilling 3–2 victories. The new home–and–home style helped the Rams garner a 6–10–2 league ledger to earn the seventh seed in the CCC Tournament, marking Suffolk’s first-ever post-season bid for the CCC. The first round sent Suffolk to then–No. 11 Endicott, who handled the Rams, 10–2, and cap off the season, the blue–and–gold’s last in the CCC, 9–13–3.

TOP LEFT — One of the most threatening offensive outputs over 2017–18 was sophomore Brian Brooks. The forward paced Suffolk with 26 points on 11 strikes including a pair of game–winners, and 15 handouts. From Nov. 11 through Dec. 9 he went on a nine–game point streak, in which he racked up nearly half of his yearly points, 11, with four goals, including the game–winner against UMass Dartmouth to send the Rams to the 2017 Manchester PAL/Stovepipe Championship, and seven assists. BOTTOM LEFT — A consistent in the net, Michael Levine kept Suffolk in multiple games throughout the season and owned each of the Ram’s nine victories. The junior netminder made 666 saves for a .906 save percentage over 22 starts, allowing 69 goals for a 3.44 goals against average. MIDDLE — Mikhail Bryan became the first–ever Suffolk student-athlete to garner All–CCC recognition with the defensemen, who made the move to forward half–way through the season, earning a spot on the third team. He was instrumental in the Rams’ first berth to the CCC playoffs with a team–high 12 goals and seven assists for 19 points. TOP RIGHT — Thanks to two thrilling 3-2 victories, the first over UMass Dartmouth and the second over tournament host Southern New Hampshire, which was thanks to Joseph Mortillaro’s game–winner with just 13 seconds left in regulation, Suffolk hoisted the 2017 Manchester PAL/ Stovepipe Tournament trophy. BOTTOM RIGHT — The freshmen trio of Matt Bucher (left), Jack Kelly (middle) and Joseph Mortillaro (right) all made an immediate impact to Suffolk’s offense as the threesome all provided double digit points. Bucher and Kelly had identical stat lines of six goals and nine assists, while Mortillaro provided 10 markers and three handouts.

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MEN’S HOCKEY #

NAME

CL. POS.

HT.

WT.

1 2 3 4 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 30 31 37 44 49 87

Michael Levine Joe Vingi J.B. Sweeney Sean Henry Bryan Etter Connor Parent Jack Jenkins Jack Kelly Connor Henry Miller Rubin Matt Bucher Joseph Mortillaro Tyler Scearbo Brendan Heinze Tommy Bishop David Lappin Gavin O’Neill LJ Fellows Brian Brooks NIck Abbene Mark Barton Shayne Bailey Brian Patterson Nick Mosher Sam Kent Chris Olsson Will Ribas Joe Admirand Mikhail Bryan David Selden Jared McCracken

Jr. Fr. Sr. Jr. So. Jr. Sr. Fr. Jr. Fr. Fr. Fr. Jr. Jr. Jr. So. Fr. Jr. So. So. Fr. Sr. So. Jr. Sr. So. So. So. Jr. Fr. Fr.

5–11 5–9 6–2 5–11 6–1 6–0 5–11 5–11 5–11 6–1 6–0 5–11 5–9 6–0 5–10 5–10 6–1 6–3 5–9 5–11 5–8 6–2 5–10 5–10 5–10 6–1 5–10 5–10 5–11 5–11 6–1

165 Clarendon Hill, Ill./Syracuse (USPHL) 185 Narraganset, R.I./Nortehast Generals (NAHL) 205 Bridgewater, Mass./South Shore (USPHL) 175 Trumbull, Conn./Boston Jr. Bruins (USPHL) 185 Medford, N.J./Rochester (USPHL) 190 Danvers, Mass./P.A.L. Islanders 185 Billerica, Mass./North Cyclones (EHL) 185 Arlington, Mass./South Shore Kings (USPHL) 175 Trumbull, Conn./Boston Jr. Bruins (USPHL) 210 Long Grove, Ill./South Shore Kings (USPHL) 190 Cromwell, Conn./Hartford, Wolfpack (EHL) 180 Tampa, Fla./Islanders Hockey Club (USPHL) 210 Revere, Mass./St. John’s Prep (MIAA)/Westfield 175 Danvielle, N.H./Valley (EHL) 165 Chelmsford, Mass./Boston Jr. Bruins (USPHL) 170 Chicago, Ill./Connecticut (USPHL) 185 Womelsdorf, Pa./Connecticut NIghthawks (EHL) 190 Hyannis, Mass./Northern Cyclones (EHL)/Utica 175 Canton, Mass./Walpole (EHL) 170 Merrick, N.Y./Connecticut Rangers (USPHL) 175 Charlton, Mass./Junior Bruins (USPHL) 185 Quincy, Mass./Boston (EHL) 180 Fair Haven, N.J./Portland (USPHL) 180 Cumming, Ga./Springfield (USPHL) 180 East Sandwich, Mass./New England (EHL) 182 Stockholm, Sweden/Okanagan Eagles (USPHL) 170 Westwood, Mass./East Coast Wizards (EHL) 175 Marshfield, Mass./New Hampshire Monarchs (EHL) 180 Dayton, Ohio/Springfield (USPHL) 200 Windham, N.H./New Hampshire Monarchs (EHL) 180 Bulford, Ga./Northern Cyclones (EHL)

G D F D D F F F F F F F F F F F F D F D F D F F D G G F D D F

HOMETOWN/HIGH SCHOOL

COACHING STAFF HEAD COACH Chris Glionna 14th Season Suffolk ’95

ASSISTANT COACHES John Burgess Norwich

CAPTAINS Jack Jenkins ’18 Sean Henry ’19

SCHEDULE & RESULTS OCTOBER Sat. 21 Framingham State # Fri. 27 Post #

W, 5–2 W, 5–1

NOVEMBER Fri. 3 Nichols * L, 3–0 Sat. 4 at Nichols * L, 3–2 OT Fri. 10 at Salve Regina * L, 5–1 Sat. 11 Salve Regina * L, 3–2 Thur. 16 Western New England * W, 2–1 Sat. 18 at Western New England * W, 5–0 Sat. 25 1 — UMass Dartmouth ! W, 3–2 Sun. 26 at SNHU ! W, 3–2 DECEMBER Fri. 1 at Univ. of New England * L, 7–2 Sat. 2 Univ. of New England * T, 5–5 OT Fri. 8 at Wentworth * L, 2–1 Sat. 9 Wentworth * W, 5–2 JANUARY Wed. 3 Sat. 6 Sat. 13 Fri. 19 Sat. 20 Fri. 26 Sat. 27

Salem State Franklin Pierce at SNHU Becker * at Becker * Curry * at Curry *

FEBRUARY Fri. 2 #9/10 Endicott * Sat. 3 at #9/10 Endicott * Thur. 8 at Johnson & Wales * Sat. 10 Johnson & Wales * Sat. 17 at #11 Endicott $

T, 2–2 OT L, 4–3 OT L, 5–2 W, 4–1 W, 4–3 L, 5–4 L, 4–0 L, 7–3 L, 6–1 T, 2–2 OT W, 6–3 L, 10–3

* — CCC Contest $ — CCC Quarterfinals # — Exhibition Contest ! — Manchester PAL/Stovepipe Tournament 1 — Ice Den — Hooksett, N.H.

Greg Fowke Suffolk

CCC STANDINGS CONFERENCE TEAM G W–L–T PCT. PF PA PTS G 1 Salve Regina 18 14–2–2 .833 80 33 30 30 2 Endicott 18 13–4–1 .750 94 45 27 27 3 U. of New England 18 11–4–3 .694 92 69 25 29 4 Curry 18 11–6–1 .639 67 60 23 26 5 Nichols 18 9–6–3 .583 57 51 21 30 6 Wentworth 18 7–8–3 .472 51 54 17 26 7 Suffolk 18 6–10–2 .389 49 62 14 25 8 Western New England 18 4–12–2 .278 43 69 10 26 9 Johnson & Wales 18 3–14–1 .194 43 77 7 25 10 Becker 18 3–15–0 .167 40 96 6 24

O VERALL W–L–T PCT. PF PA 22-6–2 .767 123 61 18–6–3 .722 138 65 20–6–3 .741 141 99 17–8–1 .673 102 80 18–9–3 .650 110 84 9–14–3 .404 68 90 9–13–3 .420 69 89 9–14–3 .404 69 95 5–19–1 .220 55 103 5–18–1 .229 64 120

LAST 10 STREAK 8–2 Lost 1 4–5–1 Lost 1 6–3–1 Lost 2 7–3–0 Lost 1 6–3–1 Lost 1 4–6–0 Lost 3 3–6–1 Lost 1 3–5–2 Lost 1 0–9–1 Lost 1 1–9 Lost 1

U N I V E R S I T Y

HIGHLIGHTS OVERALL RECORD: 9–7–1 GNAC RECORD: 4–5–1 GNAC FINISH: 8TH GNAC TOURNAMENT FINISH: QUARTERFINALS ALL-GNAC: 3 ATHLETES, 3 HONORS GNAC ACADEMIC HONOR ROLL: 9

James Boden’s third season on Suffolk’s men’s soccer bench started fast and furious as the Rams’ competed in three games over five days to open the slate. The blue–and–gold coupled wins over Mass. Maritime (2–1) and Emerson (5–2) around a 3–2 setback to Framingham State to take an early 2–1 record into GNAC play.

FAR LEFT — For the second time in his career and second time in as many seasons, Jordan Casey was acknowledged for his work on the pitch with All–GNAC honors. The junior captain earned a spot on the third team after a nine–point campaign with three goals and three assists. He was one of four Rams to start and play in of Suffolk’s games in 2017.

With a bevy of talent across the league, Suffolk fell on the wrong side of a pair of one-goal games to finish the regular season with a 4–5–1 conference mark, good enough for the eighth seed in the conference tournament.

LEFT — James Fisher enjoyed his first season in blue–and– gold. The sophomore forward sat second on the squad with 14 points on six goals and a pair of helpers en route to his first all–league accolade, a spot on the third team.

In its fourth consecutive league playoff run, second as the eighth seed under Boden’s guidance, Suffolk trekked to unbeaten and regular–season champion Saint Joseph’s (Maine). A scoreless affair held until the 63rd minute before the Monks struck and once again, for the third time that season, the Rams dropped a one–goal result, which ended the blue–and–gold’s season 9–7–1 overall.

MIDDLE — Jackson Hines continued to be a staple in Suffolk’s line–up as the sophomore started all 17 games for Suffolk at defense. His first collegiate goal came at just the right time with Suffolk and Lasell locked at 2–all heading into the final minute before Hines connected on header from a Christian Restrepo corner–kick feed to push the Rams ahead with 1:08 remaining in regulation. For his efforts on the field, he represented Suffolk on the GNAC All–Sportsmanship Team. RIGHT — In his sophomore season, Christian Restrepo was the main threat in the Rams’ offensive unit with 24 points on nine goals and six assists, which led the team in both categories. Throughout the year, he racked up career–highs in points (6), thanks to a his first–ever hat trick in 5–2 win at Emerson. For his efforts, versus the Lions, he became the first men’s soccer player to garner United Soccer Coaches National Player of the Week status Sept. 12.

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MEN’S SOCCER #

NAME

CL. POS. HT.

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 33 34 35

Kyle Van Cleef Jr. Jason Castro Fr. Declan Mee Fr. Jackson Hines So. Matt Campos So. Alex Desaulnier Jr. Christian Restrepo So. Jack O’Connor Fr. Felipe Ucros So. Jordan Casey Jr. James Fisher So. Simon Velez Angel So. Jon Brodeur So. Tucker Mee Fr. Mike Skeiber So. Javier Garcia Gutierrez Fr. Riccardo Ramirez So. Bradley Zriek Fr. Andy Young So. Sal Perrotto Fr. Christian Venditti Fr. Charles McHale Fr. Joel Shulman Jr. Mike Luntadila Sr. Ankit Shrestha Sr. Daniel Vera Fr. Tyler Mello Fr. Edi Peri Fr. Liam Daly So. David Haines Jr.

GK D D D M F F M M/F M F F GK D M F M M D M M M M D M D F D D GK

5–8 5–9 5–7 5–11 5–8 5–11 5–10 6–0 6–0 5–10 5–8 5–10 5–11 5–9 5–9 5–7 5–6 5–11 5–10 5–10 5–9 5–9 5–6 6–0 5–6 5–8 6–1 6–5 6–1 6–1

WT.

HOMETOWN/HIGH SCHOOL

165 Sandwich, Mass./Sandwich 150 Everett, Mass./Everett 170 Westwood, Mass./Westwood 150 Bristol, Conn./St. Paul Catholic 145 Hyannis, Mass./Barnstable 185 Wilbraham, Mass./Minnechaug 145 Everett, Mass./Revere 180 Scituate, Mass./Scituate 160 Guatemala/Lycee Francasis Jules Verne 155 East Hampton, Conn./East Hampton 155 Longmeadow, Mass./Longmeadow 165 Weston, Fla./Cypress Bay 160 Northampton, Mass./Northampton 160 Westwood, Mass./Westwood 140 Scituate, Mass./Scituate 150 Mexico City, Mexico/IMG Academy (Fla.) 141 Puerto Ordaz, Venezuela/Iberoamericano 162 Miami, Fla./Union School (Haiti) 145 Glasgow, Scotland/Gems World Academy (Dubai) 155 Pembroke, Mass./Pembroke 155 Wethersfield, Conn./Wethersifled 145 Melbourne, Fla./Viera 130 Dover, Mass./Dover Sherborn 156 Kinshasa, Congo/The American School of Kinshasa (TASOK) 165 Arlington, Mass./Arlington 210 Revere, Mass./Revere 170 Pembroke, Mass./Pembroke 205 Newton, Maine/Newton South 185 Arlington, Mass./Arlington Catholic 195 New York, N.Y./Dwight School

SCHEDULE & RESULTS SEPTEMBER Sat. 2 Mass. Maritime Sun. 3 Framingham State Wed. 6 at Emerson Sat. 9 Albertus Magnus * Sat. 16 Mount Ida * Wed. 20 at Johnson & Wales * Sat. 23 Regis * Wed. 27 at MIT Sat. 30 Saint Joseph’s (Maine) *

W, 2–1 L, 3–2 W, 5–2 L, 2–1 W, 3–0 L, 1–0 L, 3–1 W, 1–0 L, 5–0

OCTOBER Wed. 4 at Anna Maria * W, 3–1 Sat. 7 at Emmanuel * T, 1–1 2 OT Wed. 11 at Rivier * W, 7–0 Sat. 14 Norwich * L, 5–2 Tue. 17 at Lasell * W, 3–2 Sun. 22 1 — Lesley W, 4–1 Tue. 24 Fitchburg State W, 3–2 Sun. 29 at Saint Joseph’s (Maine) ! L, 1–0 * — GNAC Contest ! — GNAC Tournament 1 — Danehy Park — Cambridge, Mass.

COACHING STAFF HEAD COACH James Boden Third Season Sheffield Hallam ’04

ASSISTANT COACHES Andy Tucker Third Season Western New England ’12

CAPTAINS Jordan Casey ’19 Jarrett Davis ’20 Kyle Van Cleef ’19

GNAC STANDINGS CONFERENCE TEAM G W–L–T PCT. GF GA PTS 1 Saint Joseph’s (Maine) 10 9–0–1 .950 42 0 28 2 Johnson & Wales 10 8–1–1 .850 20 2 25 3 Norwich 10 6–0–4 .800 29 8 22 4 Regis 10 5–4–1 .550 23 24 16 5 Mount Ida 10 5–4–1 .550 17 18 16 6 Emmanuel 10 3–2–5 .550 12 12 14 7 Albertus Magnus 10 4–5–1 .450 17 26 13 7 Suffolk 10 4–5–1 .450 21 20 13 9 Lasell 10 2–8–0 .200 10 31 6 10 Anna Maria 10 1–9–0 .100 9 35 3 11 Rivier 10 0–9–1 .050 6 30 1

OVERALL G W–L–T 21 19–0–2 19 15–2–2 20 11–4–5 19 10–8–1 18 8–8–2 19 3–9–7 18 7–10–1 17 9–7–1 18 3–15–0 17 2–14–1 17 2–14–1

PCT. .952 .842 .675 .553 .500 .342 .417 .559 .167 .147 .147

LAST 10 9–0–1 7–1–2 8–1–1 4–5–1 3–5–2 2–4–4 3–6–1 6–3–1 1–9–0 1–9–0 1–9–0

U N I V E R S I T Y

HIGHLIGHTS OVERALL RECORD: 7–9 GNAC RECORD: 4–7 GNAC FINISH: 8TH GNAC TOURNAMENT FINISH: QUARTERFINALS ALL-GNAC: 2 ATHLETES, 2 HONORS COSIDA ACADEMIC ALL–DISTRICT: 1 ATHLETE, 1 HONOR GNAC ACADEMIC HONOR ROLL: 12

Full of one of the most talented senior classes in the program’s history, Suffolk women’s soccer did what no team has done before it, defeat Lasell. The 2–0 shutout victory over the Lasers Sept. 27 was one of the highlights of the 2017 Suffolk women’s soccer season. The win, that came behind goals from senior co–captains Alexandra Nagri and Jennifer Martin, as well as a nine–save effort in net from sophomore Julia Fieldsend, marked the first–ever for Suffolk over Lasell, in a series that dates back to 2007. It was also the first time the Lasers fell to a GNAC foe since 2012 and gave up two goals against the Rams in the al–time series history. Riding the high from the historic victory over Lasell, Suffolk went on to defeat Norwich, 5–3, three days later. From there, the Rams season was full of ups–and–downs, but they managed to make it into the GNAC post–season field for the second straight season behind a 4–7 league ledger. Prior to the first–round rematch with Lasell, Suffolk put on an offensive show in the regular season finale, defeating Mass. Maritime, 10–0. In that contest, Nagri became the second– ever Ram to record her 100th career point. In the rematch with the Lasers, the regular season champion took care of business, defeating the Rams, 3–1.

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TOP — Jennifer Martin wrapped up a successful career in Suffolk blue–and–gold in 2017. The two–time All–GNAC first– team honoree marked her rightful place in the Rams’ records with 69 starts, the most among any other women’s soccer player in Suffolk history. Over 71 appearances she amassed 93 points on 38 goals and 17 handouts including 29 points as a senior this year thanks to 12 strikes and five assists. BOTTOM LEFT — Throughout her four–year career on the turf, Alexandra Nagri was one of the most potent offensive threats Suffolk women’s soccer has seen. In the offensive onslaught of Mass. Maritime Sept. 23 she sealed her rightful place in the Rams’ record book as the second–ever Ram to record her 100th career point. The All–GNAC second–team selection wrapped up her career second on the all–time points list (103) with the second–most goals (46) in Suffolk history. MIDDLE — For the second straight season, Suffolk women’s soccer was acknowledged by the United Soccer Coaches for exhibiting fair play, sporting behavior and adherence to the laws of the game with the Team Ethics and Sportsmanship Bronze Award. RIGHT — To compliment her finesse on the field, Alexandra Nagri also shined in the classroom. The accounting and finance major became the first–ever Suffolk women’s soccer player to be honored with a CoSIDA Academic All–District nod, which recognizes student-athletes who excel both academically and athletically.

WOMEN’S SOCCER #

NAME

CL. POS. HT.

00 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 20 21 22 26 28

Kirsten Weiker Julia Fieldsend Jordan Pettograsso Jill Kohm Meghan O’Regan Jessica Harmon Veronica Bernardo Erika Nelson Paemal Speulveda Alexandra Nagri Addisyn Lanza Brooke Heathco Jennifer Martin Adriana Patino Jessica Foggarty Melissa Adamo Paola Ortez Ambertly Mendes Emerson Wildes MaryKate Simmons Bela Binggeli Cayla Cecchini Caleigh O’Brien Briana O’Neill

Jr. So. So. Fr. Sr. Sr. Jr. Sr. So. Sr. Fr. Sr. Sr. Fr. Jr. Jr. Sr. Sr. So. Fr. Fr. Sr. Fr. Fr.

GK GK GK D D M/F F/M M D F M D M/F M M D D M M D M/F M F M

HOMETOWN/HIGH SCHOOL

5–4 Durham, N.H./Oyster Rivier 5–4 Exeter, N.H./Exter 5–6 Charlotte, N.C./Clayton A. Bouton (N.Y.) 5–4 Litchfield, N.H./Campbell 5–4 Londonderry, N.H./Londonderry 5–2 Orange County, Calif./Beckman 5–2 Ludlow, Mass./Wilbraham & Monson Academy 5–3 Peabody, Mass./Peabody Veterans Memorial 5–3 East Boston, Mass./East Boston 5–1 Salem, N.H./Central Catholic 5–2 Madison, Conn./Daniel Hand 5–5 Freeeport, Maine/Freeport 5–8 Higganum, Conn./Haddam–Killingworth 5–4 Boston, Mass./Boston Latin Academy 5–2 York, Maine/York 5–5 Hicksville, N.Y./Hicksville 5–4 Revere, Mass./Revere 5–4 Brockton, Mass./Southeastern Regional 5–2 Dudley, Mass./Shepherd Hill Regional 5–5 Arlington, Mass./Arlington Catholic 5–3 Chanhassen, Minn./Chanhassen 5–6 Montville, Conn./Waterford 5–6 Wilbraham, Mass./Minnechaug 4–11 Bridgewater, Mass./Norfolk County Agricultural

COACHING STAFF HEAD COACH Darren Lloyd Third Season Hartpurty ’04

GOALKEEPER COACH Melissa Brouillette Second Season Suffolk ’15

ASSISTANT COACH Meghan Cullen First Season Lasell ’17

CAPTAINS Jennifer Martin ’18 Alexandra Nagri ’18

GNAC STANDINGS CONFERENCE TEAM G W–L–T PCT. GF GA PTS 1 Lasell 11 10–1–0 .909 38 3 30 2 Johnson & Wales 11 10–1–0 .909 39 7 30 3 Emmanuel 11 8–2–1 .773 25 15 25 4 Saint Joseph’s (Maine) 11 7–3–1 .682 22 11 22 5 Saint Joseph (Conn.) 11 7–4–0 .636 23 15 21 6 Simmmons 11 6–4–1 .591 20 20 19 7 Albertus Magnus 11 4–6–1 .409 17 18 13 8 Suffolk 11 4–7–0 .364 18 27 12 9 Regis 11 3–7–1 .318 19 24 10 10 Mount Ida 11 3–8–0 .273 10 25 9 11 Norwich 11 1–10–0 .091 7 34 3 12 Rivier 11 0–10–1 .045 4 43 1

OVERALL G W–L–T PCT. LAST 10 19 13–6–0 .684 8–2–0 21 16–4–1 .786 7–2–1 20 11–8–1 .575 7–3–0 20 13–6–1 .675 8–2–0 16 9–6–1 .594 6–4-0 19 10–7–3 .579 6–4–0 15 5–8–2 .400 2–6–2 16 7–9–0 .438 5–5–0 16 5–10–1 .344 3–6–1 17 8–9–0 .471 4–6–0 15 3–12–0 .200 2–8–0 14 1–12–1 .107 0–9–1

SCHEDULE & RESULTS SEPTEMBER Sun. 3 at Rhode Island College W, 2–1 Sat. 9 Albertus Magnus * L, 4–0 Thur. 14 at Lesley L, 6–0 Sat. 16 at Regis * W, 3–2 OT Wed. 20 Simmons * L, 2–1 Sat. 23 at Mount Ida * L, 1–0 Wed. 27 Lasell * W, 2–0 Sat. 30 Norwich * W, 5–3 OCTOBER Wed. 4 at Anna Maria * Cancelled Sat. 7 at St. Joseph (Conn.) * L, 6–1 Wed. 11 Johnson & Wales * L, 4–1 Sat. 14 Rivier * W, 5–0 Mon. 16 at Pine Manor W, 6–1 Wed. 18 at Emmanuel * L, 2–0 Sat. 21 at Saint Joseph’s (Maine) * L, 3–0 Mon. 23 Mass. Maritime W, 10–0 Sat. 28 at Lasell ! L, 3–1 * — GNAC Contest ! — GNAC Tournament

HIGHLIGHTS OVERALL RECORD: 31–9 GNAC RECORD: 22–2 GNAC FINISH: 1ST GNAC TOURNAMENT FINISH: RUNNER–UP NFCA ALL–NORTHEAST: 3 ATHLETES, 3 HONORS ALL-GNAC: 5 ATHLETES, 7 HONORS GNAC TOURNAMENT TEAM: 3 ATHLETES, 3 HONORS COSIDA ACADEMIC ALL–AMERICAN: 1 ATHLETE, 1 HONOR COSIDA ACDEMIC ALL–DISTRICT: 1 ATHLETE, 1 HONOR GNAC ACADEMIC HONOR ROLL: 8

Suffolk softball was propelled by the winningest class in not just softball, but Suffolk athletics history as seniors Madison Eucalitto, Devlin Frost, Taylor Holmes , Sydney Littlefield , Delaney Sylvester and Ali Yamakaitis anchored the Rams to the regular season GNAC crown behind the most conference wins (22–2) in program history. It was a slow start to the hosting rights of the 2018 GNAC Softball Tournament, however, as the Rams came back to New England just 5–5 after The Spring Games trip to Clermont, Florida and inclement weather kept the blue–and– gold sidelined for nearly 12 days following their return to Beantown. After splitting the series with Johnson & Wales, the Rams went on a roll, winning 23 of the final 24 contests on their schedule including 13 straight to capture the regular season crown. Suffolk needed to overtime thrillers to reach the GNAC championship series for the second straight season and it did just that. To compliment Yamakaitis’ fire in the circle, Delaney Sylvester sent a shot over the fence in the bottom of the ninth to push the Rams past Saint Joseph’s (Maine), 2–1, in the second round of the tourney. In a do–or–die showdown with Emmanuel, Suffolk kept its composure in extras once again with McKenzie McGrath finding a gap in right field to bring in Hailey Cockroft and put the Rams ahead. From there, Payton Sylvester took over, securing the final out with her 12th strikeout of the day to send Suffolk to the ship. In a heated battle with JWU, Ashley Zulla’s two–run bomb in the second put the Rams ahead 2–1, but the Wildcats immediately answered in the bottom of the third. A two–run fourth by Johnson & Wales flipped the switch in their favor and Suffolk could not recover to end its season 31–9 overall.

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TOP FAR LEFT — Ashley Zulla earned All–GNAC recognition for the second time in her career and took home her first second–team honor after putting together a batting average of .432 with 48 hits for 27 RBI and 33 runs scored. The sophomore held the league’s best slugging percentage of .802 with 24 extra–base hits including eight dingers and 15 doubles. BOTTOM FAR LEFT — Delaney Sylvester can be described as one of the most decorated Suffolk softball players in the program’s history. The senior catcher did not disappoint in her final year in blue-and-gold as she garnered All-NFCA Northeast First-Team, GNAC Player of the Year, All-GNAC First-Team and GNAC All-Tournament Team honors. She stamped her name in the Rams’ record book as the secondever player to eclipse the 200-hit milestone and rewrote history with the all-time hits record with 231 to her credit. LEFT — Payton Sylvester made the most of her collegiate debut impressing in the field, at the plate and in the circle. In the same game that her older sister, Delaney, reset the hit record, she tossed the first known no-hitter in Suffolk softball history. The six–time GNAC Corvias Rookie of the Week went on to be named GNAC Rookie of the Year, All–GNAC first– team and All–NFCA second–team. RIGHT — For the second straight season and third time overall, Devlin Frost garnered All–GNAC first–team honors after holding down centerfield for 40 games for the Rams. She batted .290, recorded 38 hits, 23 RBI and 30 runs in her final season in Boston. FAR RIGHT — Taylor Holmes garnered All–GNAC First– Team status after going through the regular season with an unblemished record on the rubber, 10–0, with one of the best ERAs among league twirlers. In 13 appearances, 12 starts, she put together a career–best 1.91 ERA through 66.0 innings of work with 58 strikeouts. She picked up All–NFCA Third–Team honors.

SOFTBALL #

NAME

CL. POS. HT. B/T

2 3 4 6 8 9 10 13 19 21 24 25 26 29 34 44

Sydney Littlefield Grace Boehler Hannah DelCervo Jaclyn Flint Samantha Jacques Constance Phelan Hailey Cockroft McKenzie McGrath Madison Eucalitto Kelly Keane Delaney Sylvester Ashley Zulla Ali Yamakaitis Taylor Holmes Payton Sylvester Devlin Frost

Sr. OF 5–2 Fr. OF/UTL 5–6 Jr. P 5–8 Jr. P/UTL 5–3 So. OF 5–2 Fr. P 5–2 Fr. UTL 5–5 Jr. 3B/SS 5–4 Sr. 2B 5–9 Fr. 1B/3B 5–10 Sr. C 5–6 So. C/OF 5–5 Sr. P 5–10 Sr. P 5–2 Fr. P/UTL 5–7 Sr. OF/C 5–5

L/R Methuen, Mass./Methuen S/R East Freetown, Mass./Apponequet Regional R/R Meriden, Conn./Lyman Hall S/R Medfield, Mass./Medfield R/R Manchester, N.H./Manchester Central R/R Longwood, Fla./Lake Brantley R/R Dracut, Mass./Central Catholic R/R Exeter, N.H./Exeter R/R Old Saybrook, Conn./Old Saybrook R/R Hamilton, N.J./Steinert R/R Worcester, Mass./Doherty Memorial L/R Columbus, N.J./Northern Burlington R/R Avenel, N.J./Wardlaw–Hartridge R/R Ashford, Conn./E.O. Smith R/R Worcester, Mass./Doherty Memorial L/R Tewksbury, Mass./Central Catholic

COACHING STAFF HEAD COACH Jaclyn Davis Sixth Season Post ’07

ASSISTANT COACHES Holly Eicher Second Season SNHU ’15 Taylor Lester First Season Stonehill ’17

SCHEDULE & RESULTS

HOMETOWN/HIGH SCHOOL

CAPTAINS Madison Eucalitto ’18 Devlin Frost ’18 Delaney Sylvester ’18 Ali Yamakaitis ’18

Nikki Meuse First Season Clark ’13

MARCH Sat. 10 Sat. 10 Sun. 11 Sun. 11 Tue. 13 Tue. 13 Wed. 14 Wed. 14 Thur. 15 Thur. 15 Thur. 29 Sat. 31

1 — Geneseo L, 11–2 (5) 1 — UMass Boston W, 10–1 (5) 1 — Univ. of New England W, 7–4 1 — Amherst L, 5–3 1 — UMass Dartmouth W, 3–0 1 — Stockton L, 8–1 1 — Pomona Pitzer L, 8–3 1 — Bethany W, 5–1 1 — Gordon W, 4–2 1 — Anderson L, 4–1 at JWU * L, 15–3 (5) | W, 6–1 2 — Anna Maria * W, 16–5 (5) | W, 23–2 (5)

3 5 6 6

St. Joseph’s (Maine) ! JWU ! Emmanuel ! JWU !

W, 2–1 (9) L, 6–0 W, 4–3 (8) L, 4–2

* — GNAC Contest ! — GNAC Tournament 1 — The Spring Games — Clermont, Fla. 2 — Scotts Miracle–Gro Athletics Complex — Providence, R.I.

GNAC STANDINGS CONFERENCE OVERALL SCHOOL G W-L PCT. PF PA G W-L PCT. PF PA LAST 10 STREAK 1 Suffolk 24 22–2 .917 232 70 40 31–9 .775 282 129 8–2 Lost 1 1 Johnson & Wales 24 22–2 .917 199 39 45 32–13 .711 280 108 7–3 Lost 2 3 St. Joseph (Conn.) 24 15–9 .625 120 91 39 23–16 .590 212 169 4–6 Lost 1 3 Emmanuel 24 15–9 .625 148 72 43 25–18 .581 242 152 7–3 Lost 1 3 Simmons 24 15–9 .625 152 124 41 22–19 .537 226 231 6–4 Lost 1 3 Saint Joseph’s (Maine) 24 15–9 .625 146 96 39 20–19 .513 194 184 6–4 Lost 2 7 Albertus Magnus 24 14–10 .583 129 106 40 23–17 .575 191 184 3–7 Lost 2 8 Norwich 24 10–14 .417 113 158 28 12–16 .429 156 187 6–4 Won 2 8 Lasell 24 10–14 .417 93 128 37 11–26 .297 116 226 4–6 Lost 1 10 Mount Ida 24 9–15 .375 74 105 39 15–24 .385 158 175 3–7 Lost 1 11 Rivier 24 6–18 .250 94 146 40 11–29 .275 170 250 2–8 Lost 7 12 Regis 24 3–21 .125 61 188 32 7–25 .219 100 240 0–10 Lost 10 13 Anna Maria 24 0–24 .000 37 275 38 2–36 .053 104 442 0–10 Lost 16

U N I V E R S I T Y

HIGHLIGHTS OVERALL RECORD: 6–7 GNAC RECORD: 1–2 GNAC NORTH DIVISION FINISH: 3RD ALL-GNAC: 3 ATHLETES, 3 HONORS ITA SCHOLAR ATHLETES: 2 ATHLETES, 2 HONORS GNAC ACADEMIC HONOR ROLL: 2

With Steve Counihan back at the helm of the men’s tennis program and the addition of Associate Head Coach Matthew Tiberii, the Rams were back on the upswing. After going .500 in March, Suffolk faced tough competition over the opening of April before winning the three of the final four matches to conclude the campaign 6–7 overall and narrowly missing the GNAC postseason after going 1–2 in league play.

TOP LEFT — If the Rams had one ingredient to thank for their success it was the freshman racquet of Ariel Ilarslan Russo. A staple as Suffolk’s ace he garnered a pair GNAC Corvias Rookie of the Week honors to go along with one GNAC Corvias Player of the Week nods. After producing an undefeated 8–0 singles record on the top court he was named GNAC Rookie of the Year and took home a pair of all– league honors with a spot on the singles first team. BOTTOM LEFT — In doubles, it was the tandem of Rami Esrawi and Kevin Greenman that were the most successful Suffolk pair. The junior and sophomore were unbeaten on the third court, going 5–0, and went 3–3 in the second slot to pace the Rams’ doubles teams with an 8–3 overall record. RIGHT — Junior Charles Tang was recognized for his ethics and sportsmanship as he represented the Rams on the GNAC All-Sportsmanship Team. MIDDLE — Steve Counihan (right) returned to his post as the Head Coach of Suffolk men’s tennis, while Matthew Tiberii (left) joined the coaching staff as the Rams’ Associate Head Coahc. NOT PICTURED — In his first season in Suffolk blue–and–gold, Mike DeFelice was a consistent at the top of the ladder for the Rams. He put together a 2–1 league ledger and went 4–5 overall en route to All–GNAC second team status.

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MEN’S TENNIS NAME

CL.

HT.

WT.

Omar Azzaoui Mike DeFelice Rami Esrawi Kevin Greenman David Grujic Ariel Ilarslan Russo Kendrick Nikornpan Chris Parnagian Cameron Roach Charles Tang

So. So. Jr. So. Fr. Fr. So. Jr. So. Jr.

6–0 5–10 6–2 5–9 6–0 5–7 6–1 5–10 5–4 5–10

155 Miami Beach, Fla./Miami Beach Senior 155 Brandford, Conn./Notre Dame (West Haven) 180 Braintree, Mass./Braintree 155 Dunellen, N.J./Union Catholic Regional 190 Revere, Mass./Revere 140 Panama/Albert Einsteain (Panama) 145 Chelsea, Maine/Erskine Academy 145 Cranston, R.I./Cranston High School West 160 Norwell, Mass./Norwell 185 Hong Kong, China/American INternational School of Guangzhou

COACHING STAFF HEAD COACH Steve Counihan

SCHEDULE & RESULTS

HOMETOWN/HIGH SCHOOL

ASSOCIATE HEAD COACH Matthew Tiberii

MARCH Thur. 22 Wed. 28 Thur. 29 Sat. 31

1 — Wentworth 1 — Curry 1 — UMass Boston Emerson

L, 6–2 W, 5–4 L, 6–3 W, 6–3

APRIL Tue. 3 Sat. 7 Sun. 8 Thur. 12 Sat. 14 Wed. 18 Thur. 19 Sat. 21 Thur. 26

at Lesley at Johnson & Wales * 2 — Thomas at Salem State 3 — Regis * 2 — Wheelock 1 — UMass Dartmouth at Norwich * 2 — Rhode Island College

W, 8–1 L, 6–3 L, 9–0 L, 7–2 L, 7–2 W, 6–3 W, 8–1 W, 8–1 L, 9–0

* — GNAC Contest 1 — BB&N — Cambridge, Mass. 2 — North Reading HS — North Reading, Mass. 3 — Winchester Indoor Tennis Courts — Winchester, Mass.

GNAC STANDINGS ORTH CONFERENCE N SCHOOL G W-L PCT. PF PA G 1 Regis 3 3–0 1.000 22 5 20 2 Johnson & Wales 3 2–1 .667 17 10 11 3 Suffolk 3 1–2 .333 13 14 13 4 Norwich 3 0–3 .000 2 25 11

W-L 14–6 4–7 6–7 6–5

OVERALL PCT. PF .700 99 .364 44 .462 53 .545 56

PA 75 52 63 43

LAST 10 STREAK 7–3 Lost 1 4–6 Lost 1 5–5 Lost 1 6–4 Won 2

SOUTH CONFERENCE SCHOOL G W-L PCT. PF PA G 1 Ramapo 3 3–0 1.000 27 0 10 2 Rutgers Newark 3 2–1 .667 17 10 7 3 Rutgers Camden 3 1–2 .333 8 19 10 4 Albertus Magnus 3 0–3 .000 2 25 13

W-L 7–3 3–4 2–8 0–13

OVERALL PCT. PF .700 54 .429 24 .200 20 .000 19

PA 29 35 67 95

LAST 10 STREAK 7–3 Won 3 3–4 Lost 1 2–8 Lost 3 0–10 Lost 13

U N I V E R S I T Y

HIGHLIGHTS OVERALL RECORD: 8–7 GNAC RECORD: 3–3 GNAC FINISH: 4TH GNAC TOURNAMENT FINISH: SEMIFINALS ALL-GNAC: 1 ATHLETE, 1 HONOR GNAC TOURNAMENT TEAM: 1 ATHLETE, 1 HONOR ITA SCHOLAR–ATHLETES: 2 ATHLETES, 2 HONORS GNAC ACADEMIC HONOR ROLL: 3

Under new direction in Matthew Tiberii, Suffolk women’s tennis continued to take the GNAC by storm and reach its 11th consecutive conference tournament. It took a while for the Rams to get going, however, as they slipped in three straight matches, scoring just two points in those trio of outings. Suffolk found itself in the win column for the first time in mid–September with a 6–3 victory over Wentworth, its final test before league play commenced. Following the victory over the Leopards, the Rams won five of their next six before its most anticipated regular season conference showdowns against GNAC powerhouses Johnson & Wales and Simmons. The Wildcats and Sharks were too much for Suffolk to handle, which gave the blue–and–gold a .500 league ledger, good for fourth place in the upcoming postseason tourney. After defeating Saint Joseph (Conn.), 5–1, in the quarterfinals, Suffolk was set for a rematch with top-seeded Johnson & Wales. The Rams could not overcome the Wildcats racquets once again, falling 5–0 in the semis, to end their season 8–7 overall.

TOP LEFT — Delaney Dunlap joined the Rams ranks for her first season in 2017 as a junior and made the most of her collegiate debut with a spot on the All–GNAC singles first–team after leading Suffolk as its ace. She served herself to a 8–5 regular season record to lead the Rams to their 11th straight conference tournament appearance, in which she garnered GNAC All–Tournament Team accolades. She wrapped up the year 9–6 overall in singles play exclusively at No. 1. BOTTOM LEFT — Danlyn Medou had a standout sophomore season as she went 9–3 in singles plays on courts four through six including unbeaten marks at No. 4 (1–0) and No. 6 (3–0). She was also a crucial component to one of Suffolk’s more successful doubles teams along with Ahilya Malhoutra as the tandem went 5–3 on court three. MIDDLE — A late addition to the Rams’ roster, freshman Ahilya Malhoutra made the most of her performances once on the team. She went unbeaten in the lower half of the singles line–up to help Suffolk secure its post-season berth. RIGHT — For the second straight season, Elena Cisneros Garcia represented the Rams on the conference’s AllSportsmanship Team. The co–captain competed in each of Suffolk’s 15 matches over her senior season.

WOMEN’S TENNIS NAME

CL.

Emily Bean Elena Cisneros Garcia Delaney Dunlap Meagan French Keely Hardy Ahilya Malhourta Danlyn Medou Jacquelyn Nakamura Isabel Rathlev

Jr. Jr. Jr. Jr. So. Fr. So. Sr. Sr.

HOMETOWN/HIGH SCHOOL Osterville, Mass./Pope John Pual Barcelona, Spain/Brookline Hingham, Mass./Hingham Newton, N.H./Sanborn Regional Charleston, S.C./Bishop England India/Mallya Aditi International School Inglewood, Calif./American School of Paris Rancho Santa Fe, Calif./Carlsbad Wellesley, Mass./Wellesley

COACHING STAFF HEAD COACH Matthew Tiberii First Season

ASSOCIATE HEAD COACH Steve Counihan

CAPTAINS Jacquelyn Nakamura ’18 Isabel Rathlev ’18

SCHEDULE & RESULTS SEPTEMBER Tue. 5 at Rhodle Island College Mon. 11 1 — Roger Williams Thur. 14 2 — Bridgewater State Thur. 21 1 — Wentworth Sat. 23 1 —Mount Ida * Wed. 27 at Regis * Thur. 28 at Lesley Sat. 30 at Albertus Magnus *

L, 9–0 L, 9–0 L, 7–2 W, 6–3 W, 9–0 L, 5–4 W, 8–1 W, 7–2

OCTOBER Mon. 2 Lesley Thur. 5 at Salve Regina Sat. 7 at St. Joseph (Conn.) * Wed. 11 at Johnson & Wales * Sun. 15 1 — Simmons * Wed. 18 St. Joseph (Conn.) ! Sat. 21 2 — Johnson & Wales !

W, 7–2 W, 5–4 W, 7–2 L, 9–0 L, 6–3 W, 5–1 L, 5–0

* — GNAC Contest ! — GNAC Tournament 1 — North Reading HS — North Reading, Mass. 2 — Winchester Indoor Tennis Courts — Winchester, Mass.

GNAC STANDINGS CONFERENCE SCHOOL G W-L PCT. PF PA G 1 Johnson & Wales 6 6–0 1.000 53 1 17 2 Regis 6 5–1 .833 35 19 17 3 Simmons 6 4–2 .667 35 19 20 4 Suffolk 6 3–3 .500 30 24 16 5 St. Joseph (Conn.) 6 2–4 .333 22 32 12 6 Albertus Magnus 6 1–5 .167 13 41 15 7 Mount Ida 6 0–6 .000 1 53 11

W-L 15–2 11–6 11–9 8–7 5–7 7–8 1–10

OVERALL PCT. PF .882 119 .647 83 .550 81 .533 63 .417 49 .467 65 .091 9

PA 24 67 90 65 56 66 90

LAST 10 STREAK 9–1 Lost 1 6–4 Won 2 5–5 Lost 4 6–4 Lost 1 5–5 Lost 1 4–6 Lost 1 1–9 Lost 8

U N I V E R S I T Y

Suffolk’s first–ever indoor track & field featured up–in–coming athletes along with some standout stars specifically, Emily Manfra and Emma Weisse. The pair, who made their names known across the cross country circuit, transitioned to indoor track with finesse and ease. They each punched their tickets to the NCAA Division III New England Indoor Championships at the Tufts Invite (Jan. 13). Weisse captured the 1000 M thanks to a time of 3:11.72, nearly two seconds ahead of second–place finisher, while Manfra shaved 13 seconds off her personal record and finished the mile with a time of 5:22.91 to qualify for New Englands. The two went on to compete among the best–of–the– best New England athlete’s across all divisions at Boston University’s John Thomas Terrier Classic (Jan. 26) and the David Hemery Invite (Feb. 9). At the first of the two events, the John Thomas Terrier Classic, Weisse punched another her ticket to New Englands in the 5K. She slimmed 51 seconds off her personal record, crossing the finish line in 18:28.49. At the national tournament, Manfra and Weisse made history as the first–ever Suffolk runners to compete at the event. Weisse took the 5000 M course with 23 competitors, finishing 15th overall. Manfra, meanwhile, ran in the 1000 M with 20 other runners, placing 13th.

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LEFT — Emily Manfra became one–of–two rams to make history as part of the inaugural indoor track & field team. Thanks to her impressive, persona-best showing in the 1 mile at the Tufts Invite, Jan. 13, she earned a place at the 2018 NCAA Division III New England Championships. At the national tournament, she finished 13th in the field of 21. MIDDLE — Will Feldman helped two student–athletes make history in the inaugural indoor track & field season as the first–year head coach saw Emily Manfra and Emma Weisse each qualify and compete at the 2018 NCAA Division III New England Championships, the first Rams to do so. RIGHT — Carrying over her success from an All–GNAC cross country campaign, Emma Weisse did not skip a beat indoors as she qualified for not one, but two events at the NCAA Division III New England Championships — the 5000 M Dash and the 5K. When she competed at the championship, she made history along with her teammate, Emily Manfra, as the first–ever Suffolk runners to compete at the event. Weisse finished 15th in the 5000 M among 23 runners.

INDOOR TRACK & FIELD NAME CL.

HT.

Will Basemore Fr. Paulo Guedes Sr. Brian Hassett So. Christopher Horton Fr. Eddie Lui Gr. Alexander Marcus Jr. Nicholas Nunez Fr. Shan Ong Jr. William Phillips Fr. Matt Sambuceti So. Jameel Samman Fr. Alex Schrirripa Jr.

6–2 5–10 6–0 6–0 5–10 5–5 5–8 5–11 6–2 5–7 5–11 5–9

NAME CL.

HT.

Melissa Adamo Aspen Adrew Mary Lucy Dunleavy Allison Espindola Natalie Fay Regina Garufo Mariama Kamara Michelle Kearney Emily Manfra Dakhensey Marcellus Hannah Masch Withny Mycourt Briana O’Neill Jessica Rexrode Bailey Sanchez Emma Weisse

Jr. Jr. Fr. Jr. Fr. Fr. So. Sr. So. Fr. Fr. Fr. Fr. Sr. So. So.

HOMETOWN/HIGH SCHOOL

Lowell, Mass./Lowell Somerville, Mass./Somerville Pittsfield, Mass./Taconic Marion, Mass./Old Rochester Boston, Mass./Boston Latin School Peabody, Mass./Peabody West Palm Beach, Fla./Forst Hill Community Johor Bahru, Johor/Sri Kuala Lumpur International Stoughton, Mass./Stoughton Marlborough, Mass./Cushing Academy Medford, Mass./Chapel Hill Cauncey Hall Saugus, Mass./Saugus

HOMETOWN/HIGH SCHOOL

5–5 Hicksville, N.Y./Hicksville 5–10 Austin, Texas/Vandegrift 5–5 Winchester, Mass./Winchester 5–8 Fairhaven, Mass./Fairhaven 5–6 Chelmsford, Mass./Chelmsford 5–4 Winthrop, Mass./Winthrop 5–3 Chelsea, Mass./Chelsea 5–8 Halifax, Mass./Silver Lake Regional 5–3 Stoneham, Mass./Stoneham 5–5 Brockton, Mass./Brockton 5–6 Guatemala/Keystone National (Pa.) 5–2 Randolph, Mass./Randolph 4–11 Bridgewater, Mass./Norfolk County Agricultural 5-4 Gorham, Maine/Gorham 5–4 Hampden, Mass./Minnechaug 5–4 Hampden, Mass./Minnechaug

COACHING STAFF HEAD COACH Will Feldman First Season Suffolk ’10

ASSISTANT COACH Becca Hutton First Season Utah Valley ’15 Ally Sleiman First Season Wilkes ’97

VOLUNTEER ASSISTANT COACHES Matt Stass First Season Suffolk ’10

MEN’S SCHEDULE & RESULTS DECEMBER Sat. 2 UMass Boston Indoor Open ! NTS Sat. 9 RIC Track & Field Invitational % NTS JANUARY Sat. 20 Panther Invitaitonal @ NTS Sat. 27 Inaugural Branwen Smith–King NTS Invitational #

WOMEN’S SCHEDULE & RESULTS DECEMBER Sat. 2 UMass Boston Indoor Open ! NTS Sat. 9 RIC Track & Field Invitational ^ NTS JANUARY Sat. 13 Sat. 20 Fri. 26 Sat. 27

Tufts Invite #1 # Panther Invitational @ John Thomas Terrier Classic $ Inaugural Branwen Smith–King Invitational #

FEBRUARY Fri. 9 David Hemery Invite $ Fri. 17 New England Division III Indoor Championships %

NTS NTS NTS NTS

NTS NTS

@ — Plymouth State — Plymouth, N.H. ! — Reggie Lewis Center — Roxbury, Mass. # — Tufts–Gantcher Field House — Boston, Mass. ^ — Providence Center & Technical Academy — Providence, R.I. $ — Boston University Track & Tennis Center — Boston, Mass. % — Springfield College Field House — Springfield, Mass.

Stacy Wojcik First Season SNHU ’16

U N I V E R S I T Y

MEN’S HIGHLIGHTS GNAC CHAMPIONSHIP FINISH: NTS GNAC ACADEMIC HONOR ROLL: 6 WOMEN’S HIGHLIGHTS NCAA DIII NEW ENGLAND FINISH: NTS GNAC CHAMPIONSHIP FINISH: 6TH GNAC ACADEMIC HONOR ROLL: 6

In a year of many firsts for Suffolk athletics, another one came in the spring time as the Rams competed in their inaugural outdoor track & field season.

TOP LEFT — Emily Manfra continued to impress in the order season and for that she was named to the GNAC All– Sportsmanship team.

Not only was it a first for Suffolk, but also for the Great Northeast Athletic Conference (GNAC), which hosted its first– ever track & field championships April 29 at Regis’ Athletic Complex. Suffolk’s men’s and women’s teams each prepped for the highly anticipated conference championships. For the men individuals were sent to three different meets and invitationals to prepare, while the women’s squad had ventured to four invitationals over March and April.

BOTTOM LEFT — Emma Weisse has turned into a fixture in Suffolk track & field as the sophomore standout impressed on the outdoor track as well. At MIT’s Sean Collier Invite, she shined, taking the top spot in the 5000 M race easily claiming first in the field of 12 with a time of 18:25.58, 11.01 seconds better than second–place finisher. She made history in May as one of two Rams, along with Mariama Kamara, to be the first–ever Suffolk student–athletes to compete at the NCAA Division III New England Outdoor Track & Field Championships.

Once in Weston, Massachusetts for the historic day, it was sophomore Mariama Kamara who stood out for Suffolk. She made history with her second–place finish in the 100 M dash to be the Rams’ first–ever track & field student–athlete to take home All–GNAC recognition.

MIDDLE — Matthew Sambuceti was Suffolk’s true field athlete representing the Rams in multiple field events throughout the outdoor season. He represented the Rams as the male representative on the inaugural GNAC All– Sportsmanship Team for track.

Kamara anchored the women’s team to a sixth–place showing thanks to the help from her teammates Dakhensey Marcellus, Emily Manfra, Michelle Kearney and Natalie Fay.

RIGHT — Mariama Kamara had her best performance of the season at the best time, the GNAC Championships. Her personal–best time of 12.77 in the finals was good enough for a runner–up finish behind Newbury’s Taymise Sanders. As the top GNAC finisher, Kamara became the first–ever Ram to take home All–GNAC first–team honors in track & field.

Three different Rams men wore the blue–and–gold at the GNAC Tournament in Nicholas Nunez, Paulo Guedes and Matthew Sambuceti. With the team portion of the schedule in the books, Kamara and Emma Weisse went on to represent Suffolk at the NCAA Division III New England Outdoor Championships. Kamara finished 25th in the 100 M dash, while Weisse took home 10th in the 5000 M run in the field of 17.

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OUTDOOR TRACK & FIELD NAME CL.

HT.

6–2 5–10 6–0 6–0 5–10 5–5 5–8 5–11 6–2 5–7 5–11 5–9

NAME CL.

HT.

Jr. Jr. Fr. Jr. Fr. Fr. So. Sr. So. Fr. Fr. Fr. Fr. Sr. So. So.

HOMETOWN/HIGH SCHOOL

MEN’S SCHEDULE & RESULTS MARCH Sat. 31

Tufts Snowflake Classic ^

APRIL Sat. 7 Regis Invite * Sat. 14 Penman Relays # Sun. 29 GNAC Championships *

NTS NTS NTS NTS

WOMEN’S SCHEDULE & RESULTS MARCH Sat. 31

Tufts Snowflake Classic ^ 17th of 21

APRIL Fri. 13 Sat. 14 Sat. 21 Sat. 21 Sun. 29

Silfen Elite @ NTS Penman Relays # NTS Sean Collier Invitational ! NTS Eric Loeschner Memorial Invite % NTS GNAC Championships * NTS

MAY Thur. 3

NCAA DIII New England Outdoor Championships !

NTS

* — Regis — Weston, Mass. ^ — Tufts —Medford, Mass. ! — MIT — Cambridge, Mass. % — Fitchburg State — Fitchburg, Mass. @ — Connecticut College — New London, Conn. # — Southern New Hampshire —Manchester, N.H.

COACHING STAFF HEAD COACH Will Feldman First Season Suffolk ’10

ASSISTANT COACH Becca Hutton First Season Utah Valley ’15 Ally Sleiman First Season Wilkes ’97

VOLUNTEER ASSISTANT COACHES Matt Stass First Season Suffolk ’10 Stacy Wojcik First Season SNHU ’16

GNAC STANDINGS WOMEN POINTS MEN POINTS 200 1 Regis 169 1 Regis 123.33 2 Elms 107 2 Emmanuel 115.33 3 Emmanuel 101 3 Saint Joseph’s (Maine) 86.33 4 Saint Joseph’s (Maine) 100 4 Newbury 39 5 Newbury 60 5 Elms 16 6 Southern Vermont 50 6 Lesley 16 7 Lasell 30 6 Suffolk 8 Lasell 14

U N I V E R S I T Y

HIGHLIGHTS OVERALL RECORD:13–6 GNAC RECORD: 6–6 GNAC FINISH: 7TH GNAC TOURNAMENT FINISH: QUARTERFINALS ALL-GNAC: 1 ATHLETES, 2 HONORS GNAC ACADEMIC HONOR ROLL: 6

Suffolk had one of the most successful seasons in recent history amassing 13 victories for just the fourth time since 1996 the Rams collected 13 more wins in a season and the first time the blue–and–gold did so since 2013. In conference play, the Rams collected six league triumphs, the most for the blue–and–gold since capturing eight conference matches in 2005. Overall, Suffolk collected six or more wins versus conference counterparts dating back to 1996 just nine times. Thanks to their finesse play in league matches, Suffolk punched its second straight ticket to the conference tournament. The Rams entered the field as the seventh seed for the fourth time overall and first since 2006, while the back–to–back tourney appearances were the first for the Rams since vying for the conference crown for eight straight seasons 1999–06. In the Rams’ 11th trip to the league’s postseason, the blue– and–gold faced off against second-seed Simmons. Across town, the Sharks swept the Rams to end Suffolk’s most successful campaign since 2013 at 13–16 overall.

TOP LEFT — On top of their successful play on the court, Suffolk was acknowledged by the American Volleyball Coaches Association (AVCA) for its efforts in the classroom the AVCA Team Academic Award. The Rams, who took home the honor for the first time in program history, took home the feat after combing for a 3.44 GPA for the 2017–18 academic year. BOTTOM LEFT — Hannah Fabiano collected All–GNAC third– team honors after pacing the Rams on both sides of the net. She scored 2.65 kills per set on a .219 connection rate, adding 0.38 aces per set to the offensive effort, and contributed 3.29 digs per set and 0.67 blocks per set on the defensive side of play. She is the first Ram to earn all–league honors since 2013 and first Suffolk rookie acknowledged with an all-conference honor. MIDDLE — Suffolk had its most successful season since 2013 with a 13-16 overall record and a 6–6 league ledger, the most conference victories since 2005. The Rams made their first back–to–back trips to the conference tournament since 2005–06 and made their fourth–ever appearance as the seventh seed. TOP RIGHT — In her third season at Suffolk, Talia Lombardo continued to contribute in every position for the Rams, but proved to be the biggest threat at the service line with 0.74 aces per set and 79 aces total. BOTTOM RIGHT — Liz Kerek sealed her spot in Suffolk’s record book in her senior season as she dished out her 1,000th assist versus Lasell October 4. The primary setter for the Rams, she went on to complete her career with 1,235 total assists, good for second all–time in Suffolk’s annals.

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VOLLEYBALL #

NAME

CL. POS. HT.

1 2 4 8 9 10 11 12 13 17 18 19 20 22 25 35

Ashley Fahey Dakhensey Marcellus Kaleigh Khannah Dorothy Mensah Meg Kerek Rachel Fancy Liz Kerek Talia Lombardo Leah Pedersen Bridget Allison Kayla Barbera Sarah Mullahy Jess Rexrode Hannah Fabiano Emma Feeney Chidera Nwankwo

Fr. Fr. So. Jr. Fr. Jr. Sr. Jr. Jr. Jr. Fr. So. Sr. Fr. Jr. Jr.

OH L/DS OH/RS OH OH/RS OH/DS S/RS OH RS/MH MH/OH OH MH OH/L MH/OH L/DS MH

5–7 5–4 5–10 5–4 5–8 5–6 5–8 5–4 5–11 5–9 5–10 5–11 5–4 5–10 5–6 6–0

HOMETOWN/HIGH SCHOOL

Billerica, Mass./Shawsheen Valley Technical Brockton, Mass./Brockton Miami, Fla./Miami Beach Senior Worcester, Mass./North Holbrook, Mass./Holbrook Agawam, Mass./Agawam Holbrook, Mass./Holbrook Windahm, N.H./Windham Whitman, Mass./Whitman–Hanson Regional Westford, Mass./Westford Academy Wakefield, R.I./The Prout School Mansfield, Mass./Mansfield Gorham, Maine/Gorham Litchfield, N.H./Trinity Monroe, Conn./Masuk Canton, Mass./Canton

COACHING STAFF HEAD COACH Bonny Ducharme Third Season

ASSISTANT COACHES Vicki Ducharme Second Season Corrinne Matthews First Season

SCHEDULE & RESULTS SEPTEMBER Tue. 5 at Mass. Maritime Fri. 8 1 — Gallaudet Sat. 9 1 — Mt. St. Vincent Sat. 9 1 — Western New England Tue. 12 at Eastern Nazarene Sat. 16 Newbury Sat. 16 Salem State Tue. 19 Pine Manor Thur. 21 at Gordon Sat. 23 at Rivier * Sat. 23 2 — Johnson & Wales * Wed. 27 Emmanuel * Sat. 30 3 — Anna Maria * Sat. 30 at Albertus Magnus *

W, 3–1 L, 3–0 L, 3–0 L, 3–1 W, 3–2 W, 3–1 W, 3–1 W, 3–0 L, 3–2 L, 3–0 L, 3–0 W, 3–0 W, 3–0 W, 3–2

OCTOBER Wed. 4 Lasell * L, 3–0 Sat. 7 Mount Ida * W, 3–2 Sat. 7 Framingham State W, 3–1 Tue. 10 Becker W, 3–1 Thur. 12 at Wentworth L, 3–0 Sat. 14 Norwich * W, 3–0 Sat. 14 Curry * L, 3–2 Wed. 18 Regis * L, 3–1 Sat. 21 at Saint Joseph’s (Maine) * L, 3–0 Sat. 21 4 — Framingham State L, 3–0 Tue. 24 at Colby Sawyer L, 3–2 Thur. 26 UMass Dartmouth L, 3–2 Sat. 28 5 — Simmons * L, 3–1 Sat. 28 at St. Joseph (Conn.) * W, 3–1 Tue. 31 at Simmons ! L, 3–0 * — GNAC Contest ! — GNAC Tournament 1 — Smith College Invitational — Northampton, Mass. 2 — at Rivier — Nashua, N.H. 3 — at Albertus Magnus — New Hanve, Conn. 4 — at Saint Joseph’s (Maine) — Standish, Maine 5 — at St. Joseph (Conn.) — West Hartford, Conn.

GNAC STANDINGS CONFERENCE OVERALL SCHOOL G W-L PCT. PF PA G W-L PCT. PF PA LAST 10 STREAK 1 Johnson & Wales 12 12–0 1.000 36 0 36 35–1 .972 105 11 9–1 Lost 1 2 Simmons 12 11–1 .917 33 7 31 21–10 .677 69 36 9–1 Lost 1 3 Rivier 12 10–2 .833 30 10 32 20–12 .625 64 46 6–4 Lost 1 4 Lasell 12 8–4 .667 26 18 28 12–16 .429 40 55 6–4 Lost 1 5 Regis 12 7–5 .583 23 18 27 12–16 .429 40 55 5–5 Lost 1 6 Mount Ida 12 6–6 .500 23 22 33 20–13 .606 67 53 5–5 Lost 2 6 Suffolk 12 6–6 .500 20 23 29 13–16 .448 50 60 2–8 Lost 1 6 Saint Joseph’s (Maine) 12 6–6 .500 21 22 32 14–18 .438 53 62 4–6 Lost 6 9 Albertus Magnus 12 4–8 .333 18 25 30 16–14 .533 61 48 5–5 Won 1 10 Emmanuel 12 4–8 .333 18 27 28 6–22 .214 29 69 0–10 Lost 10 11 Norwich 12 3–9 .250 14 29 26 12–14 .462 44 47 3–7 Lost 1 12 Anna Maria 12 1–11 .083 4 34 26 4–22 .154 15 70 1–9 Lost 8 13 St. Joseph (Conn.) 12 0–12 .000 5 36 25 5–20 .200 27 61 1–9 Lost 2

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GOSUFFOLKRAMS.COM GETS NEW LOOK GoSuffolkRams.com got a new look over the summer. The Department of Suffolk Athletics, in conjunction with website hosts PrestoSports, unveiled a newly redesigned site on August 15, 2017. The new GoSuffolkRams.com offers fans an updated look and feel, upgraded usability and user-friendly navigation, including an increased focus for multiplatform access on tablets and mobile phones. The redesign has been a concerted effort over the last several months to make visiting GoSuffolkRams.com a better viewing experience for prospective and current student–athletes, fans, members of Ram Nation, the Suffolk community, alumni, coaches and media. GoSuffolkRams.com will continue to provide sport schedules and results, highlights and features, rosters, game previews and recaps, statistics, online guides, player and coaches bios and historical information, but now with a heightened experience for Ram Nation supporters. Additionally, some of the highlights coming to the new GoSuffolkRams.com include: · Social media feeds for Suffolk Athletics main accounts — Facebook, Instagram, Twitter — allowing for fans to follow along with Rams news as it is posted · Updated masthead and footer, which will both continue as “sticky bars”, in order to keep the navigation right with the user as they scroll through the site · Direct links to box scores, highlights, recaps and secondary links within the lead story viewer · Improved student–athlete bio pages that include game, season and career statistics for each player, as well as news releases and photos that feature that specific student–athlete

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Hagopian Represents Rams ON ARMENIAN TEAM Michael Hagopian, of the Suffolk men’s basketball team,

Hagopian’s highlight performance came against Belgium where

took his talents overseas this summer representing the Rams,

the 6–foot–1 guard poured in 21 points on an 8–for–15 effort from

while competing for Armenia at the FIBA U20 European

the field to go along with four rebounds. He also played a crucial

Championships.

role in the victory over Ireland, contributing nine points, six assists and four caroms.

The 20th edition of the FIBA European U20 Championships, took place in three Greek cities — Chania, Rethymno and Heraklion, on

An All–GNAC second team selection in 2016–17, Hagopian was

the island of Crete over a nine–day span in July.

selected to the Armenian U20 National Team earlier this summer. As a freshman at Suffolk, Hagopian had an immediate impact on

With Hagopian in the ranks, Armenia competed in Group A,

the court for the Rams, averaging 6.3 points and 3.1 rebounds per

earning wins over Poland (56–47) and Belgium (87–74), but the

game. He surpassed those numbers as a sophomore in 2016–17,

two victories would not be enough to advance to the final rounds.

producing a team–high 14.3 points per game off a 42.3 field goal

After being eliminated, Armenia went on to defeat Azerbaijan

percentage, 40.3 three–point field goal percentage and an 84.7

in an 82–80 thriller and Ireland by a 96–57 margin in the class

connection rate from the charity stripe. During his sophomore

category.

season, Hagopian became the first player in over a decade to register back–to–back 30–plus point games as he dropped 34

Overall, Hagopian saw action in all six games for Aremnia,

in a 77–73 victory over Anna Maria January 28, before upstaging

averaging 29.2 minutes, 8.5 points, 3.8 rebounds and 2.3 assists

that performance with a 36–point day at Rivier in an 86–62 win

per outing. The rising junior from Watertown, Massachusetts, shot

February 2. Additionally, he added 3.1 boards and 1.5 assists per

at a 35.2 connection rate from the field and boasted an impressive

outing.

47.8 percentage behind the arc.

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ram nation answers sampson’s call

Suffolk Athletics is proud to be taking part in the relief campaign launched by Houston men’s basketball coach Kelvin Sampson in the wake of Hurricane Harvey. At the beginning of the week, Sampson took to social media asking all coaches at any level of athletics to send 20 t–shirts and 10 pairs of shoes to the Houston basketball program. Samspon’s request has more than 6,000 retweets and 8,000 likes on Twitter, and his timeline is filled with teams all across the country sending gear to the flood–stricken city. Headlined by the Rams’ men’s basketball coach, Jeff Juron, Suffolk Athletics teamed up and collected an assortment of athletic gear. Thursday afternoon, Suffolk Athletics official Twitter account, @GoSuffolkRams, let Sampson know that the apparel from Bean Town was on its way.

“The outpouring of support for Houston from the college basketball community has been inspiring,” Juron said. “Many of our programs at Suffolk have donated and we’re thankful we can play a small role in the relief effort.” Suffolk Athletics Student Athlete Advisory Committee (SAAC) has already declared its first community service project to benefit Houston relief efforts.

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ORTEZ NOMINATED FOR DIII HERO OF THE WEEK

Paola Ortez of the Suffolk women’s soccer team was named a nominee for HeroSports.com DIII Women’s Soccer HERO of the Week thanks to her game– winner in the season opener at Rhode Island College September 3. Overtime loomed in Providence, as the Rams and Anchormen were deadlocked at 1–1 with one minute remaining. RIC was whistled for a foul on a Suffolk offense rush, which set up Ortez heroic ways with the senior defender firing a good free kick from 25 yards out to break the tie and lift the blue–and–gold to a 2–1 victory. IN ONE OF THE MOST COMPETITIVE WEEKS FOR HERO OF THE WEEK VOTING, ORTEZ GRABBED 1,240 NODS TO FINISH SECOND IN THE NATIONAL POLL, JUST 67 VOTES SHY OF THE HONOR.

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RESTREPO SCORES HERO OF THE WEEK NOM

Christian Restrepo of the Suffolk men’s soccer team, who also earned GNAC Corvias Player of the Week status, was nominated for HeroSports.com DIII Men’s Soccer HERO of the Week thanks to his natural hat trick performance in a 5–2 win at Emerson Sept. 5. Restrepo, who was on a four–game point streak, led the Rams to victory with a three–goal night. His first goal of the evening started the rally, breaking a 1–all tie, before his second strike put the blue–and–gold ahead for good. The sophomore from Everett, Massachusetts, completed the first hat trick of his career to ensure a victory for Suffolk. Restrepo became the first player in blue– and–gold to put together a three–goal game since Alberto Bittan ’16 did so in a 4–2 win over Regis Sept. 17, 2016. Three days later, Restrepo kept his point streak alive with a late goal in the conference opener versus Albertus Magnus. He put Suffolk on the scoreboard with just over five minutes remaining in regulation to trim the Falcons’ lead to one goal, but the Rams could not complete the comeback. At the time, Restrepo registered at least one point in each of the Rams’ four contests this season. His four–game point streak marked the longest for a Suffolk men’s soccer player since Alberto Bantum matched that number from Sept. 28–Oct. 9, 2013. IN ONE OF THE MOST COMPETITIVE WEEKS FOR HERO OF THE WEEK VOTING, ORTEZ GRABBED 1,240 NODS TO FINISH SECOND IN THE NATIONAL POLL, JUST 67 VOTES SHY OF THE HONOR. | 42 |

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RESTREPO NAMED USC PLAYER OF THE WEEK

Awards continued to roll in for Suffolk men’s soccer’s Christian Restrepo as the sophomore was recognized as United Soccer Coaches (USC) Player of the Week, the national organization announced September 12. The national award marks the third of the week and of Restrepo’s career as the forward was also named the GNAC Corvias Player of the Week, as well as a nominee for HeroSports.com DIII Men’s Soccer HERO of the Week. Restrepo is the first Ram to be honored with the nationally weekly accolade. The accolades come on the heels of a 1–1 week for the Rams in which Restrepo netted four goals. To get the week going, Restrepo put away three goals to lift the blue–and–gold to a 5–2 victory at Emerson. The natural hat trick marks the first for Restrepo and the first for a Ram since Alberto Bittan contributed three goals in one game Sept. 17, 2016 in a 4–2 win over Regis. In the GNAC opener against Albertus Magnus Saturday, Restrepo used an assisted strike with just five minutes to go in regulation to pull the Rams within one of the Falcons. The tally would not be enough, however, as Suffolk could not complete the comeback and fell 2–1. Restrepo’s late strike in the conference debut kept his point streak alive and stretched it to four straight. Through the first four games of Suffolk’s 2017 season, Restrepo recorded at least one point in each to bring his yearly total to 11 points on five goals and one handout. His points and goals not only led Suffolk at the time, but the league and sat 10th and 20th, respectively, across NCAA DIII. Restrepo’s streak marked the longest for a Ram in four seasons since Alberto Banhum put a four–game streak together from Sept. 28-Oct. 9, 2013.

CHRISTIAN RESTREPO IS THE FIRST–EVER SUFFOLK MEN’S SOCCER PLAYER TO BE RECOGNIZED BY THE NATIONAL OUTLET AS NATIONAL PLAYER OF THE WEEK.

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“If you had one story to share with the world, what would you say?” Members of Suffolk Athletics came together September 17 to answer the premise behind the powerful Dear World storytelling portrait project. Created by Robert Fogarty in New Orleans in 2009, following the devastation of Hurricane Katrina, Dear World began as a “love letter” to that city. Since, the interactive, award–winning project has visited college campus around the world, from Oxford to Oregon and Paris to Princeton to explore the subtle and powerful connections between students, faculty and staff. Fogarty has written on everyone from Drew Brees to Boston Marathon victims and taken their photographers afterward. The concept is simple: People write words and phrases on their bodies that mean something to them. Then, they share they stores behind the words. The Dear World team workshopped the Suffolk student–athletes with past portraits and explained the incredible stories behind them, such as that of the late ESPN anchor Stuart Scott, who participated in the project prior to his death and used the portrait for his now New York Time’s Bestseller Everyday I Fight: Making a Difference Kicking Cancer’s Ass, as well as Scott’s daughters, Taelor and Sydni, who filmed a tribute to their father through Dear World on the one–year anniversary of his death. The Rams were asked to think about their own experiences and what message they may send to people they care about. Whatever their message happens to be — the story must have a personal connection about it. Each of the students then chose a word or phrase to write on themselves with dry–erase, black ink. One–by–one, athletes walked into the Sawyer Third Floor Lounge and were photographed. While waiting to have their portraits taken, the Rams discussed their stories behind the words written on their skin with one another. The aim is for people to realize that there’s more that brings us together than what keeps us apart. | 44 |

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HOCKEY VOLUNTEERS AT BRIAN J. HONAN RACE

Representatives of the Suffolk men’s hockey team spent Sunday, Sept. 24 volunteering their time at the 14th Annual Brian J. Honan 5k Road Race. Named in honor of former Boston city councilor, who passed away in 2002, the Brian J. Honan 5k is a commemorative road race honoring Honan’s unwavering dedication to his community. The Rams helped in the production of the event from start to finish, lending a hand with registration, water stations along the race route and the distribution of medals at the finish line of the 2017 Brian Honan 5k, among other responsibilities along Brighton Avenue to continue Honan’s commitment to serving others. Honan devoted his life to public service as a teacher, prosecutor and city councilor. In his memory, the Brian J. Honan Charitable Fund was established to help support and foster programs that support education, recreation, housing and health care.

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KEREK DISHES OUT 1,000 ASSISTS

Liz Kerek joined an elite group of Rams, October 4, as the senior setter dished out her 1,000th career assists, becoming just the third Suffolk volleyball player to do so and first since Julie Sullivan accomplished the feat in 2010. Kerek accomplished the feat behind a 27–assist performance in a 3–0 setback to GNAC counterpart Lasell. She finished the league outing with a double– double effort, with 10 digs and three blocks also on her stat line. Kerek capped off her four–year career in blue–and–gold with 1,235 handouts good for second all time behind all–time leader, Sullivan, who passed out 1,821 assists throughout her career 2007–10.

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LOMBARDO MOST FEARED SERVE

Talia Lombardo of the Suffolk volleyball team lead NCAA Division III in service aces October 4. For her efforts at the service line, the junior co–captain was nominated as one of the nation’s most feared servers in DIII Women’s Volleyball. As of October 3, Lombardo sat second nationally with 1.02 aces per set. The number led the team, league and region behind Notre Dame (Maryland)’s Jaime Reyes’ 1.07. The outside hitter from Windham, New Hampshire, then–recorded 50 total aces on the year include a career–best 14 in a 3–1 win over Newbury Sept. 16. The 14 aces matched the program and league record, which was set by Suffolk’s Kelsey Armstrong Sept. 13, 2008 and Emmanuel’s Erin Mosely (2005). Lombardo became the first player across NCAA DIII to produce 14 aces or more in a four– match outing since Emerson’s Juliana Tucker served up 17 Oct. 5, 2013. Overall, her 14–aces outing sits 10th all–time in NCAA DIII history in a four–match contest.

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WOMEN’S SOCCER COLLECTS USC ACADEMIC AWARD

Suffolk women’s soccer has been recognized for its efforts inside the classroom for the ninth consecutive season as the 2016–17 Rams earned the United Soccer Coaches (USC), formerly the National Soccer Collegiate Coaches Association (NSCAA), Team Academic Award distinction. The highest academic team honor is bestowed upon programs that are current members of the USC with a composite grade point average of 3.25 or better on a 4.0 scale.

Collectively, the Rams combined for a 3.33 cumulative GPA. Suffolk was one of six GNAC teams to collect the honor with Albertus Magnus, Johnson & Wales, Mount Ida, Saint Joseph’s (Maine) and Simmons

also achieving the feat, as well as conference newcomer Regis.

Overall, 831 collegiate teams — 282 men and 531 women — across all divisions made the list.

SUFFOLK WAS ONE OF SIX GNAC TEAMS TO EARN THE RECOGNITION, ACHIEVING A 3.33 CUMULATIVE GPA. THE RAMS HAVE GARNERED THE HONOR FOR THE PAST NINE SEASONS.

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RAMS TABBED ACHA ALL–AMERICA SCHOLARS The Suffolk men’s hockey team had 10 players that were honored as All–American Scholars by the American Hockey Coaches Association (AHCA) for the 2016–17 season. Shayne Bailey, Mikhail Bryan, Bryan Etter, Brendan Heinze, Connor Henry, Sean Henry, Jack Jenkins, Brett Lawson, Danyil Medvedev and Luke Miller represented the Rams on the list. Suffolk’s 10 honorees were apart of 68 Commonwealth Coast Conference (CCC) skaters recognized for their success inside the classroom by the national organization. The inaugural AHCA All–American Scholar Program, sponsored by Krampade, is a distinguished recognition presented to more than 1,000 student–athletes by the organization. To qualify for the award, an NCAA Division I or III men’s or women’s hockey student-athlete mush have attained SUFFOLK SAW 10 HONOREES ACHIEVE A 3.6 GPA OR HIGHER TO GARNER A SPOT ON THE INAUGURAL AHCA ALL–AMERICAN SCHOLAR TEAM.

at least a 3.6 grade-point average during the 2016–17 academic year and participated in 40 percent of their respective contests. As a team, the Rams posted a 3.42 cumulative grade–point average last season, the 13th under head coach Chris Glionna, which marked the highest among Suffolk’s seven male teams

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NFCA HONORS 12 SOFTBALL PLAYERS

The National Fastpitch Coaches Association (NFCA) released its 2016–17 Easton/NFCA Scholar–Athletes with 12 Suffolk players on the list. Suffolk’s 12 selections, which represents all classes, are the most in recent years, topping the Rams’ nine honorees a year ago. Suffolk is one of five GNAC teams to have players earn the distinction, with Johnson & Wales earning the most recognition with 15 apiece. Lasell, Simmons and Mount Ida were also represented. The NFCA announced 7,351 softball players who earned Easton/NFCA Scholar–Athlete honors by achieving a GPA of 3.5 or higher for the 2016–17 academic year, which goes across seven membership divisions. NCAA Division III, with 1,825 honorees, had the second-most student-athletes with a 3.5 grade–point average or higher, while 1,843 in Division I earned the most recognition, followed by 1,268 Division II student–athletes. Devlin Frost, Sydney Littlefield and Ali Yamakaitis all earned recognition for the third time in their careers. Taylor Holmes, Madison Eucalitto, Evelyn Marquis, Lindsay Pagano and Dylan Parsons picked up their second honor, while Hannah DelCervo, Samantha Jacques, Delaney Sylvester and Ashley Zulla earned the distinction for the first time in their careers. As a team, the Rams combined for a GPA of 3.46 good for 42nd nationally across the NCAA DIII. At Suffolk the softball program’s cumulative gpa ranked fourth amongst the Rams’ 14 varsity programs.

SUFFOLK WAS ONE OF FIVE GNAC TEAMS TO HAVE STUDENT–ATHLETES EARN THE RECOGNITION. THE RAMS’ 12 HONOREES ARE THE MOST IN RECENT HISTORY, SURPASSING THE 2015–16 NINE NODS.

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HALL OF FAME CLASS OF 2017 The Suffolk University Hall of Fame officially welcomed six new members and a flawless team October 13 at Sargent Hall on Suffolk’s campus. President Marisa Kelly and Director of Athletics Cary McConnell joined alumni, fans, family and friends of Suffolk Athletics to comprise the enthusiastic guests for the ceremony. The seventh class of Hall of Famers comprised of six individuals and one historical baseball team, cover more than four decades of Suffolk’s athletic history. Paul Vaccaroo BS ’86, MBA ’92, has been a staple on the athletics Hall of Fame podium as Masters of Ceremonies since the inaugural event in 2007 and returned to his post for the seventh time this year. Among the members of the Class of 2017 are Rams whom are scattered throughout the record books. From the diamond is softball’s Kathleen (Tolson) Currie, BSBA ’01, MBA ’03, a two–time All–GNAC second–team member. Along with Currie, arises baseball’s Tim Murray, BS ’94, an ABCA/Rawlings Third–Team All–American. Former Rookie of the Year and GNAC Offensive Player of the Year, Leslie Hayden, BS ’12, received a nod into the Hall of Fame after an outstanding career with the Ram’s. The third player in women’s blue–and–gold to surpass the 1,000 point mark Kelly (Harney) Morris, BS ’90, received honors and the 1,000–point and 600–career rebound performance on the hardwood of Rick Ace, BS ’97, was inducted. Suffolk Men’s Ice Hockey goalie Jeff Rose, 2007–11 seasons, was enshrined for his phenomenal record setting performances in between the pipes. In the team category, the 1970 Baseball Team found its place among the Rams greats after their then–winningest season in program history. Suffolk posted a 13–3 record, while competing at the College Level, and received serious | 52 |

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acknowledgements for a post season

The Suffolk University Athletics Hall of

years after their year of achievement. In

tournament bid.

Fame was established in 2007 with a

addition, an non–student athlete alumnus,

charter membership of eight individuals

whose distinguished contributed to

Prior to recognizing some of the greats

and two teams. After this year’s induction

Suffolk Athletics have made a profound

of the past, Suffolk took a moment to

ceremony, membership will consist of 44

impact to the Department and its

acknowledge standout performances in

individuals and six squads.

student–athletes have a five–year

Ram Nation today with the presentation

waiting period before being induction,

of the 2016–17 Charles Law Student

Membership includes those who laid the

while non-alumni, coach, athletic or

Athlete Award. The award is handed

foundation of Suffolk’s athletic success;

college administration merits immediate

out annually in honor of the late Charles

including Charles Law, the first athletic

induction into the hall of fame.

Law, who established Suffolk University’s

director, Jim “ Coach” Nelson, men’s

Athletic Program and stood by the

basketball coach and 30–year Director

Each year, the Suffolk University Athletics

definition for student–athlete. Recent

of Athletics and Joe Walsh, as well as

Hall of Fame Selection Committee,

graduates Matthew Brenner and Chuck

those who have continued to push Suffolk

composed of administrators, faculty, staff

Gibson of the Suffolk baseball team

Athletics into the national spotlight.

and alumni, reviews the accomplishments

shared the honor leading the Rams to

of hundreds of alumni student-athletes

three consecutive GNAC Titles and NCAA

Former student–athletes become eligible

who have been privileged to wear

DIII Tournament appearances all while

for the Suffolk University Athletics

the University’s blue and gold. The

maintaining academic excellence inside

Hall of Fame induction five years after

Committee’s task is to identify those few

the classroom.

completing their athletics eligibility.

who meet the qualifications for induction.

Championship teams are eligible seven

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LOMBARDO RECORDS FIRST KNOWN TRIPLE DOUBLE

Talia Lombardo turned in a stellar performance for Suffolk volleyball in a five– set thriller versus Curry October 17 en route to the first known triple double in Rams’ history. Lombardo led the team in both kills and assists, but it was not enough as Suffolk fell to the Colonels in the end, 3–2. The junior finished the day with 14 kills to go with a .344 hitting percentage and also tallied 17 assists and 18 digs. Throughout the season, Lombardo has made her presence known on both sides of the net, register 1.91 kps and 2.33 dps. One of the best contributions from the 5–foot–4 outside hitter comes from the service line. Lombardo not only led the squad, but the conference with 0.86 service aces per set, which landed ninth across NCAA Division III. Her performance on the serve this season featured a 14 aces effort in a 3–1 win versus Newbury. The 14 aces tie the program and GNAC record for most aces in a four–set match, which was set by the Rams’ Kelsey Armstrong Sept. 13, 2008 and Emmanuel’s Erin Mosely. Overall, Lombardo’s 14 service aces sit 10th all– time in NCAA DIII history in a four–frame contest. The New Hampshire product became the first player across NCAA DIII to produce 14 aces or higher in a four– match outing since Emerson’s Juliana Tucker racked up 17 Oct. 5, 2013.

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martin makes most starts

With her name in the starting lineup at Saint Joseph’s (Maine) October 21, senior co–captain Jennifer Martin, started her 66th game at Suffolk, making the most starts by an individual in women’s soccer history. Martin, who appeared in 71 games throughout her career, starting 69, helped Suffolk to three GNAC postseason appearances over her tenure and earned a pair of All–GNAC first–team honors. The forward was seven points shy of the coveted 100 with 93 to her credit thanks to 38 goals and seven assists. The Higganum, Connecticut, native was instrumental to Suffolk’s semifinal run in 2016 and the Rams’ first–ever victory over Lasell, a 2–0 shutout over the Lasers September 27, 2017, scoring one of the blue–and–gold’s two goals.

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DUNLAP LANDS SPOT ON ALL–GNAC TEAM

In her first season as a Ram, Suffolk women’s tennis’ Delaney Dunlap earned a spot on the All–GNAC Singles First–Team. Dunlap’s accolade marks the fifth consecutive campaign a player in blue–and– gold has appeared on the league’s top six singles players with the junior from Hingham, Massachusetts, becoming the eighth Ram honored. Throughout the season, Dunlap held down Suffolk’s ace position. She served herself to an 8–5 regular season record, helping Suffolk make its 11th straight conference championship appearance. Dunlap aided in the Rams’ semifinal run with a 6–1, 6–0 singles victory in quarterfinals action versus Albertus Magnus. The blue–and–gold and Dunlap was no match for regular season champion Johnson & Wales, however, as the Wildcats ended the Rams’ season 5–0. Dunlap represented the Rams on the all–tournament team as well. Dunlap completed her first year in blue–and–gold with a 9–6 singles record playing exclusively on court one. In doubles, she teamed up for Suffolk’s most successful tandem with classmate Keely Hardy, putting together and 7–4 record. For the second straight season, Elena Cisneros Garcia represented the Rams on the conference’s All–Sportsmanship Team, which was established to honor one player from each team in the conference for outstanding dedication to sportsmanship and for their portrayal of good sportsmanship, fair play and positive attitude. | 56 |

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NEIGA CHAMPS!

Suffolk women’s golf added more accolades to its short history as the Rams hoisted the New England Intercollegiate Golf Association (NEIGA) Women’s Golf Division III Trophy October 22 after a two–day championship tournament at The Captains Golf Course in Brewster, Massachusetts. The Rams maintained their day–one, eight–stroke edge and built on it to coast to a combined 740, 22 strokes ahead of second– place finisher Johnson & Wales (762). All six golfers on the course in blue–and–gold finished inside the top–12 including a pair in the top five and five inside the top–10. Nicole Antonucci’s team–low 181 led the way. The freshman finished just four strokes shy of individual medalist Alexis Anasots of Johnson & Wales. McKenzie McGrath put together her best performance of the season with the junior following up a day–one 92 with a 90 on the second day out to finish in fourth with a combined 182. Brooke Champman was one stroke behind teammate McGrath to claim sixth overall. The rookie shot 91 and 92, respectively. For their finishes inside the top–six, Antonucci, McGrath and Chapman all put their individual names into the Suffolk women’s golf record books as not only the first women’s golf to take home All–NEIGA recognition, but as the first–ever Suffolk golfer’s (both men and women) to accomplish the feat. Aine Dillon and Iselle Ventura tied for ninth as the sophomore and freshman teammates each finished with 188. Olivia Spiega rounded out the Rams with a 12–place showing thanks to a score of 195.

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NAGRI RECORDS 100TH POINT IN SOCCER SHUTOUT

Alexandra Nagri was one of three Rams to produced at least a hat trick with the senior co–captain registering her 100th career point in the process as Suffolk women’s soccer ran past Mass. Maritime, 10–0, October 23 at James A. Sartori Stadium at East Boston Memorial Park. Suffolk started its offensive output six minutes into the action and piled on the goals from there to take a six–goal cushion into halftime. Over the second set of 45 minutes, the Rams continued to rack up the goals with four strikes to extend its margin to 10 goals, while holding the Buccaneers from the scoreboard to secure the 10–0 victory. Nagri scored three goals and assisted on another over the first half, before putting away her fourth goal of the night, to secure the 100–point milestone. Nagri finished the night with a career–high nine–point effort, which featured a personal–best four goals. The Salem, New Hampshire, native is the second–ever Ram to eclipse 100 points in their careers and first since Hall of Famer Leslie Hayden ’12 did so in 2011. Nagri wrapped up her career second–all time in scoring with 103 points on 46 markers and 11 handouts. | 58 |

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DILLON, EMPIRE 8 ALL–SPORTSWOMAN

Aine Dillon of the Suffolk women’s golf team was named to the Empire 8 All– Sportswoman team. The conference’s all–sportsmanship team emphasizes that “Competing with Honor and Integrity” is an essential component of a student athlete’s experience in conjunction with an institution’s education mission. Each institution’s representative has distinguished themselves and consistently exhibit the critical traits as outstanding sportswomen. Dillon, a native of Yarmouth, Massachusetts, helped Suffolk take second at the Empire 8 Championships, the two–year old program’s first championship. The sophomore shot a 193 to tie for 20th individually. A week later, Dillon helped the Rams hoist its first championship title at the New England Intercollegiate Golf Association’s (NEIGA) Championship in Brewster, Massachusetts at Captains Golf Course. The blue–and–gold maintained their day–one, eight–stroke edge and built on it to coast to a combined 740, 22 strokes ahead of second–place finisher Johnson & Wales (762) to claim the NEIGA DIII Women’s title. Dillon tied with teammate Iselle Ventura for ninth overall with each Suffolk golfer carding a 188.

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CROSS COUNTRY ALL–GNAC

For the second straight season, Emma Weisse earned a spot on the All– GNAC first–team, thanks to the sophomore’s second–place showing at the conference championships October 28 afternoon at Colt State Park. Weisse finished just two seconds behind individual champion, Norwich’s Haddie Lary. The Hampden, Massachusetts, product crossed the 5k tape in 19:20, the seventh–best time not just by a Ram, but any female runner in the history of the conference championships. Weisse becomes the first Ram, both male and female, in the history of the program to garner multiple all-league first team recognition. Weisse anchored a Suffolk squad that finished seventh in the field of 12 in the first season under the guidance of Will Feldman. Also garnering conference honors were seniors Michelle Kearney and Paulo Guedes, who represented the Rams on the conference’s all–sportsmanship team, which was established to honor one player from each team in the conference for outstanding dedication to sportsmanship and for their portrayal of good sportsmanship, fair play and positive attitude. Kearney picks up the accolade for the second time in her career, while Guedes earned his third such honor.

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LEVINE LOCKED UP HERO OF THE WEEK NOM

After taking home his second CCC Goaltender of the Week nod, Michael Levine has been nominated for HeroSports.com DIII Goaltender HERO of the Week once again after a 2–0 week in net with 73 saves and 0.50 goals allowed average. The accolade comes after two victories over Western New England as the Rams swept the regular season series with the Golden Bears for the first time since the 2015–16 slate. Levine was the backstop in both such wins.

The weekly action got underway for the Clarendon Hill, Illinois native in a 2–1 win in Charlestown. He registered 35 shots in 36 attempts to help the Rams to victory. The next day, Levine put together career–high day, saving 38 attempts in a 5–0 shutout over WNE in West Springfield, Massachusetts. The junior’s second collegiate shutout marks the first time Suffolk blanked the Golden Bears since 2001. Levine has two CCC Goaltender of the Week awards on his resume this season to go along with two HeroSports.com Goaltender HERO of the Week. nominations. MICHAEL LEVINE PICKED UP 16 PERCENT OF THE VOTES AMONG THE SEVEN NOMINEES IN THE NATIONAL POLL.

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women’s soccer all–gnac

Senior co–captains Jennifer Martin and Alexandra Nagri

career with 103 points with 46 markers and 11 strikes, to sit

capped off their careers as Suffolk women’s soccer players as

second all-time.

the duo earned spots on the All–GNAC teams. Martin, meanwhile, was seven points shy of the 100–point For the second straight season, Martin was a first–team

milestone, finishing her four–years in blue–and–gold with 93

selection, while Nagri earned a spot on the second team.

points thanks to 38 strikes and 17 handouts. The midfielder

Veronica Bernardo rounded out the all–conference trio as the

from Higganum, Connecticut, put together 29 points in her

Rams representative on the all–sportsmanship team, which

senior season with 12 goals and five assists to sit second on

was established to honor one player from each team in the

the squad en route to first–team honors.

conference for outstanding dedication to sportsmanship and for their portrayal of good sportsmanship, fair play and

The two have helped Suffolk to multiple successes over the

positive attitude.

years, but one of the highlights could be the Rams’ 2–0 win over conference powerhouse Lasell this season. They each

Martin and Nagri have secured their sports in Suffolk women’s

netted a goal to help Suffolk take down the Lasers for the

soccer history books as two of the most successful players in

first-time in program history and become the first league team

the program’s 11–year history.

to defeat and shutout Lasell since 2012.

Nagri, a two–time league second–team selection who led

Throughout their careers they made three appearances in the

the team’s offense for the second straight season with 32

conference tournament including a semifinal run in 2016.

points on 15 goals and two assists, became the second-ever Ram to produce 100–plus points throughout her career. She accomplished the feat in the regular season final with a four– goal, one–assist performance in 10–0 win over Mass. Maritime. Nagri, a native of Salem, New Hampshire, concluded her | 62 |

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men’s soccer all–gnac

Three members of the Suffolk men’s soccer team have earned

Fisher enjoyed his first season in blue–and–gold. The

All–GNAC honors. Christian Restrepo highlights the Rams’

sophomore forward sat second on the squad with 14 points

selections with a second team section with Jordan Casey and

on six goals and a pair of helpers en route to his first all-

James Fisher earning spots on the third team.

league accolade. Throughout the season, the Longmeadow, Massachusetts, native earned GNAC Player of the Week

Restrepo was the main ingredient to Suffolk’s offense, leading

distinction after a two–goal effort in a 3–0 win over Mount Ida

the Rams to their fourth straight conference quarterfinals

Sept. 16.

appearance and 17th league postseason trip overall. The forward from Everett, Massachusetts, registered 24 points on

Casey, a captain from East Hampton, Connecticut, takes home

a nine goals and six assists with both categories good for the

his second all–league honor after a nine–point junior campaign

team’s top numbers. His nine tallies are the fifth most amongst

on three markers and three assists. Casey was one of four

his conference counterparts, while his six helpers are good

Rams to start and play in all 17 of Suffolk’s game this season,

for sixth amongst league players. The sophomore racked

being an on the field, vocal leader.

up career–best numbers on the season including six points thanks to his first–ever hat trick in a 5–2 win at Emerson.

Jackson Hines also earned a conference honor, representing

Throughout the season, Restrepo added multiple weekly

the Rams on the league’s All–Sportsmanship Team, which

acknowledgements to his resume including the United Soccer

was established to honor one player from each team in the

Coaches National Player of the Week Sept. 12. The recognition

conference for outstanding dedication to sportsmanship

was not only a first for Restrepo, but marked the first time a

and for their portrayal of good sportsmanship, fair play and

Ram was named the best player over a seven day stretch in

positive attitude.

the nation in the program’s history. The honor is the second of Restrepo’s career after picking up third–team accolades last year.

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FABIANO TABBED ALL–GNAC

Hannah Fabiano of the Suffolk volleyball team earned All–GNAC distinction as the freshman was named to the league’s third–team. The laurels come on the heels of the Rams’ most successful season since 2013 with the blue–and–gold racking up a 13–16 overall record and a 6–6 league ledger. The 13 wins mark the fourth time since 2003 Suffolk won 13 matches or more and the most wins since the 2013 (16–14) season, while the six conference victories are the most since recording eight league wins in 2005. Fabiano paced the pack on both sides of the net for Suffolk with the rookie from Litchfield, New Hampshire, scoring 2.65 kps on a .219 connection rate. The middle hitter added 0.38 aces per set to the offensive effort, while contributing 3.28 dps and 0.67 bps to the defensive side of play. The all–league accolade marks the first–time a Suffolk player earned a spot on the conference’s team since 2013, which also marks the last time a Rams’ rookie was acknowledged with an all–league honor. Fabiano also represented the Rams’ on the league’s all–sportsmanship team, which was established to honor one player from each team in the conference for outstanding dedication to sportsmanship and for their portrayal of good sportsmanship, fair play and positive attitude. | 64 |

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NAGRIC COLLECTS CoSIDA ACADEMIC ALL–DISTRICT

For the first time in Suffolk women’s soccer’s 11–year history,

Suffolk’s record book when she became the second–ever

a Ram has garnered College Sports Information Directors

player in blue–and–gold to eclipse the 100–point mark. She

Association (CoSIDA) Academic All–District as senior

accomplished the feat in the 2017 regular season finale with

Alexandra Nagri earned the distinction for the 2017 season.

a four–goal, one–assist performance in a 10–0 win over Mass. Maritime.

Nagri is one of 14 NCAA Division III players in the New England region honored for combined excellence academically and

The two–time all–league second–team selection has paced

athletically with first–team District 1 recognition. The Finance

the Rams’ offensive unit for the past three years and wrapped

and Accounting major is one of two players from the GNAC

up her four–year campaign with 103 points on 46 goals and 11

to earn the honor and first–ever Rams’ women’s soccer player

helpers, to sit second all–time in both points and goals.

to pick up the accolade in the program’s 11–year history. Overall, Suffolk has seen 10 student–athletes pick up the

Nagri had a standout individual career at Suffolk, but also lead

accomplishment with Nagri being the second in as many years

the Rams to multiple successes including three trips to the

with baseball’s Matt Brenner, BSBA ’17 earning the distinction

conference tournament highlighted by a semifinal run in 2016.

a year ago.

Another memorable performance came Sept. 27 this season the she put away the game–winner in 2–0 win over conference

First–team Academic All–District honorees advance to the

powerhouse Lasell to help the Rams not only take down the

CoSIDA Academic All–America Team ballot, where first–,

Lasers for the first–time in program history and become the

second– and third–team All–American honorees will be

first league team to defeat and shutout Lasell since 2012. As

selected later this month.

a junior in 2016, she helped the rams to their second–most victories (11) in the program’s history, while playing the most

A forward from Salem, New Hampshire, secured her spot in

games (21) in a single season.

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DUFFY WINS VOTE, NAMED HERO OF THE WEEK

For his opening week performance, Thomas Duffy won last week’s national poll conducted by HeroSports.com and was named the first DIII Men’s Basketball HERO of the Week for the 2017–18 season. Duffy was nominated for the honor after putting together three straight 20–plus point games to open his sophomore season. In the three–game week, Duffy averaged 23.7 ppg, while shooting 50 percent (23–46) from the floor and an impressive 62.5 percent (10–16) from three–point range. Defensively, he pulled down 2.3 rpg with 1.7 spg. Duffy got the season started on a high note, with a career–night in a 75–67 win over Brandeis. His 25–point performance helped Suffolk to their first season debut win in the Jeff Juron era and first time lifting the lid on a campaign with a W since 2014–15. The triumph also marked the first time the Rams defeated the Judges since 2001. In the win, Duffy shot 52.9 percent from the field and knocked down a career-best four triples, shooting 80.0 percent (4–5) from downtown. Duffy’s stellar performance carried into the Williams Tip–Off Tournament where he put together a 24–point day versus Stevens and a 22–point outing against Salem State. In both contests he shot 50 percent from the floor and maintained consistency from three–point land. DUFFY GRABBED 45.6 PERCENT OF THE VOTES, MORE THAN 122 THAN THE SECOND–PLACE FINISHER WITH 409 OF THE NEARLY 900 SUBMITTED TO COLLECT DIII HERO OF THE WEEK HONORS. | 66 |

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SUFFOLK ANNOUNCES $3 MILLON ALUMNI GIFT Suffolk University Acting President Marisa Kelly has announced a $3 million commitment to the University from Michael Smith, BSBA ’61, and Larry Smith, BSBA ’65 — the latest in the Smith brothers’ history of philanthropy to the University. The $3 million pledge brings their lifetime commitment to Suffolk to $5.2 million. The gift will support athletics programs and facilities and student scholarships. “This extraordinarily generous and important gift from Michael and Larry Smith will allow us to continue to enhance our strong focus on athletics, which are central to fostering community and leadership among our students,” Kelly said. “And, with their continuing support for student scholarships, the Smiths are helping students access an education that opens doors to exceptional opportunities. We are deeply grateful for the Smiths’ generosity and their longstanding commitment to this University.” Kelly also announced that the University’s 150 Tremont St. residence hall will be renamed in honor of Michael Smith and Larry Smith, in recognition of that extraordinary history of philanthropy to the University. The residence hall opened in 1996 and houses more than 400 students in traditional rooms and suites. Nearly half of incoming new students live in this residence hall and enjoy its unparalleled views of the Boston Common and incredible access to the city. Part of the Smiths’ latest gift will be used to fund construction of new locker rooms for the University’s growing number of student–athletes and new seating in its basketball gymnasium. It also will be used to build greater awareness for Suffolk athletics teams, including by wrapping a team bus with Ram graphics. A portion of the gift will go to the continued funding of the Smiths’ endowed scholarship, which was established in 1987 in memory of their friend, Pvt. Sheldon R. Cohen, who lost his life while serving in Vietnam. This scholarship offers financial assistance to Chelsea High School graduates who attend Suffolk University. Chelsea, Mass., is the Smiths’ hometown, and they are graduates of its high school. U N I V E R S I T Y

SUFFOLK ANNOUNCES $3 MILLON ALUMNI GIFT | SOLID BUSINESS FOUNDATION | “We have great confidence in Suffolk University, its students, and the upward direction of the University,” said Larry Smith, who was elected to the Suffolk Board of Trustees in October 2016. “The business education we received at Suffolk University gave us the tools we needed to start our own firms and to make them succeed, and we want to extend those opportunities to new generations of students.” The Smiths founded the Brookfield Insurance Agency in 1962, a year after Michael Smith graduated and while Larry Smith was still a Suffolk student. It grew from a Brockton storefront to seven offices in Massachusetts before they sold it 18 years later. The Smiths then moved to Florida, where they cofounded the Nation Safe Drivers Group in Boca Raton. The company was sold to its employees in 2014 through an employee stock ownership plan, a trust that makes employees the beneficiaries. | FOCUS ON ATHLETICS | “Athletics teaches students leadership, respect, and honor,” said Michael Smith, a longtime fan of Suffolk athletics. “Sports build character, and they build pride in the University. Suffolk has great student-athletes, and we want to help them attract even more. We’re proud to support Suffolk as it brings its athletics programs to higher levels.” Larry Smith is a former Rams basketball player, and the two brothers are members of the Suffolk University Athletics Hall of Fame. Their past gifts enabled the creation of the Michael S. Smith & Larry E. Smith Fitness Center on campus, subsidized travel and uniform costs for Suffolk athletes, and supported the 20 Somerset academic building. “Suffolk University will be more successful from a philanthropic perspective because of the leadership of Larry and Michael Smith,” said Bob Lamb, chairman of the Suffolk University Board of Trustees. “This major gift sends a strong signal of confidence in the future of this University to others who care deeply about Suffolk. Michael and Larry’s desire to make a difference at an institution that made a difference in their own lives is what Suffolk is all about, and we are exceedingly grateful for their generosity.”

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MEN’S GOLF GNAC ALL–SPORTSMANSHIP

Suffolk junior Stephen Ferrante of the men’s golf team has been named to the GNAC All–Sportsmanship team. The conference’s all–sportsmanship team was established to honor one player from each team in the conference for outstanding dedication to sportsmanship and for their portrayal of good sportsmanship, fair play and a positive attitude. Ferrante, a native of Peabody, Massachusetts, has shown poise and finesse on the course throughout his career at Suffolk. As a constant in the Rams’ lineup over the years, Ferrante he embodies the true definition of a student athlete, while being committed to his team and connected to his studies. Under the guidance of 14–year head coach Ed McMellen Suffolk put together the best showing at the GNAC Championships since 2014, finishing sixth.

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BOURIKAS UP FOR HERO OF THE WEEK

Suffolk women’s basketball’s Georgia Bourikas was nominated for HeroSports.com DIII HERO of the Week after

Two days later, Bourikas poured in 28 points in an overtime

helping the Rams extend their win streak to five in impressive

90–87 thriller at Framingham State. Similar to her action at

back–to–back performances.

Fitchburg, Bourikas dropped 22 out of intermission, including 17 in the third quarter, to help Suffolk take down FSU. She

Bourikas is one of seven student-athletes being considered

finished the afternoon with eight boards, five handouts and

for DIII Women’s Basketball HERO of the Week, an award

one steal on her stat line.

given weekly by HeroSports.com that recognizes the best individual performances of the week.

Bourikas, who was named player of the week by the GNAC and the NEWBA, is the second-ever Suffolk

In a two–game week, Bourikas averaged 29.0 ppg, while

women’s basketball player to be up for HERO of the Week

shooting 58.3 percent (21–36) from the floor, 44.4 percent

consideration, following in Campellone’s footsteps after the

(8–18) from three–point land and did not miss at the charity

former Ram garnered a place on the ballot in 2015-16.

stripe (8–8). She added 3.0 apg offensively and pulled down 9.5 rpg on the defensive end.

In her final campaign, Bourikas is on the hunt for individual and team glory, looking to eclipse the coveted 1,000–point

Bourikas got the week started on a high note, putting

milestone, while leading the Rams to their first-ever GNAC

together a career–high 30–point performance in a come from

Title. She currently sits 137 points of the 1K Club and has led

behind 69–61 win at Fitchburg State. The Hull, Massachusetts,

Suffolk to a 2–0 league ledger thus far, marking the first-time

native sparked Suffolk’s comeback, scoring 26 of her game–

the Rams opened conference contests 2–0 since 2013–14.

high 30 points in the second half. The 30 points are the most by a Ram since Chelsea Campellone was two shy of tying the program’s record of 45 with a 43–point outing in a 85–63 win over Lasell Jan. 23, 2016.

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GEORGIA BOURIKAS FINISHED FOURTH IN THE NATIONAL POLL OUT OF THE SEVEN NOMINEES.

BOURIKAS NAMED TO D3HOOPS TEAM OF THE WEEK After crucial performances in a 2–0 week for the Rams, Suffolk women’s basketball’s senior co–captain Georgia Bourikas was named to D3Hoops.com Team of the Week. The Team of the Week presented by Scoutware is D3Hoops.com’s weekly honor roll and has been recognizing the top performance at each of the five positions for the past 21 seasons. Bourikas is the first–ever player in Suffolk blue–and–gold to earn a spot on the coveted weekly honor roll. The Hull, Massachusetts, native takes home the recognition after averaging 29.0 ppg on a 58.3 connection rate (21–36) from the field that including a 44.4 percentage (8–18) from behind–the–arc and a perfect showing (8–8) at the foul line. To go along with her offensive output, she passed out 3.0 apg and grabbed 9.5 rpg. Bourikas was a crucial ingredient to Suffolk’s 2–0 week that helped the Rams stretch their win streak to five straight games. To open the action, she dropped a career–high 30 points, 26 of which came in the second half, on a 61.6 (11–18) shooting clip from the floor to help Suffolk’s comeback 69–61 win at Fitchburg State. Her performance was not just offensive, however, with the 5–foot–8 guard, pulling down 11 rebounds to notch her second–ever collegiate double–double. Her 30 points are the most by a Ram since Chelsea Campellone dropped 43 in an 85–63 win over Lasell Jan. 23, 2016. In a 90–87 overtime thriller at Framingham State two days later, Bourikas produced 28 points, 22 of which came in the second half with 17 in the third quarter alone. She secured the win for the Rams at the line, putting a pair of freebies away in the extra session. To go along with her points, she finished the outing with eight caroms, five handouts and one steal. The laurels come on the heels of multiple weekly accolades for Bourikas including player of the week by the GNAC and the NEWBA, as well as a HeroSports.com DIII HERO of the Week nomination. Bourikas is making the most of her senior season, contributing a team–best 15.8 ppg and 4.6 rpg. She is on the verge of eclipsing the 1,000–point mark, sitting just 137 shy with 16 games remaining in the regular season. She has been a main reason to Suffolk’s 7–2 start that includes a 2–0 league ledger, which is the first–time the blue–and–gold opened the conference slate 2–0 since the 2013–14 season.

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BOURIKAS HONORED AS USBWA PLAYER OF THE WEEK

Numerous accolades have poured in for Suffolk women’s

while her 30 points are the most since Chelsea Campellone

basketball’s senior guard Georgia Bourikas and the senior

dropped 43 in an 85–63 victory over Lasell Jan. 23, 2013.

guard added one more to her resume as she was recognized the United State Basketball Writers Association (USBWA)

Two days later at Framingham State, Bourikas helped Suffolk

Division III Women’s Basketball National Player of the Week.

to a thrilling 90–87 overtime victory thanks to 28 points (17 in

Bourikas is the first student–athlete in program history to earn

the third quarter), eight rebounds, five assists and one steal.

this honor since the award began in the 2014–15 season. Overall, she shot 58.3 percent (21–36) from the field, a perfect Bourikas averaged 29.0 ppg, 9.5 rpg and 3.0 apg in the Rams’

100 percent (8–8) from the line and 44.4 percent (8–18) from

2–0 week that stretched the blue–and–gold’s win streak to

downtown. Bourikas proved to be a second–half threat with

five. For her efforts, was already awarded a spot on D3Hoops.

82.8 (48–58) percent of her scoring coming after half time.

com Team of the Week, the first–ever Ram to do so, and was named player of the week by the GNAC and the NEWBA. For

Bourikas has made the most of her senior season through

her efforts, she has also been nominated for HeroSports.com

nine games as she has led Suffolk a 7–2 start including a 2–0

DIII HERO of the Week.

opening against conference competition, which marks the best start to league play since 2013–14. She leads the team in

To open the weekly action, Bourikas racked up a career

scoring, averaging 15.8 ppg, and is just 137 shy of the 1,000–

night in a 69–61 comeback win at Fitchburg State Dec. 7. She

point club.

scored 26 of her career–best 30 points in the second set of 20 minutes to push the Rams past the Falcons. She shot 11–of–18

Off the hardwood, Bourikas studying fine arts major in

from the field, 3–for–3 from the foul line and 5–of–10 from

Suffolk’s New England School of Art & Design and maintains a

three–point range in the victory to go along with 11 rebounds,

3.48 GPA.

one assist and one steal. Her double–double performance was the first of the season and second of her collegiate career,

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WOMEN’S SOCCER EARNS USC SPORTMANSHIP AWARD

For the second straight season Suffolk women’s soccer has

The Rams 2017 campaign featured their seventh postseason

been acknowledged for exhibiting fair play, sporting behavior

trip and second in as many years thanks to a 4–7 league

and adherence to the laws of the game as the Rams picked up

ledger. Suffolk faced conference powerhouse Lasell in the

the Team Ethics and Sportsmanship Award from the United

GNAC Quarterfinals and despite the Rams regular season

Soccer Coaches Association.

2–0 triumph over the Lasers, the program’s first–ever win over Lasell and the first time the Lasers were taken down by

The Team Ethics and Sportsmanship Award is given to USC

a conference foe since Oct. 15, 2012, the top seed ended the

members at four levels. Teams honored at the platinum level

blue-and-gold’s season by a 3–1 margin.

went an entire season without a player or coach receiving a yellow card or red card. Squads honored at the gold (1–10%),

Individually, seniors Jennifer Martin and Alexandra Nagri

silver (11–30%) and bronze (31–50%) levels are based on

secured their spots in Suffolk women’s soccer history book as

percentage calculated by the total number of cards received

the pair completed their careers as two of the most successful

by players/coaches divided by the team’s total number of

players in program history. Nagri became the second–ever

games played.

Ram to produce 100–plus points in blue–and–gold. The two– time All–GNAC second teamer concluded her career with 103

The Rams collected a spot in the bronze category after

points with 46 markers and 11 helpers to sit second all–time.

receiving just five yellow cards (31.25%) in Suffolk’s 11th

Nagri also shined in the classroom becoming the first-ever

season. The blue–and–gold is one of 28 institutions in the

Suffolk women’s soccer player to be recognized for her work

bronze category and is the only representative of the GNAC on

inside the classroom with a spot on the CoSIDA Academic All–

the 103–team list.

District Team. Martin, meanwhile, was seven points shy of the 100–point milestone, with the two–time all–league first–team

Suffolk brings home its sixth Team Ethics and Sportsmanship

selection finishing her four–years with 93 points thanks to 38

Award in the program’s 11–year history, second under head

strikes and 17 handouts.

coach Darren Lloyd and in as many seasons.

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CHANT D3BASEBALL PRESEASON ALL–AMERICAN Suffolk baseball senior centerfielder Brady Chant was named a 2018 D3Baseball.com Preseason Second Team All–American. The 2018 D3Baseball.com Preseason All–Americans feature a remarkable mix of talented players across the nation and are chosen from previous year’s All– American and All–Region nominations. Chant is the lone representative of the Great Northeast Athletic Conference (GNAC) and one of six student–athletes from New England honored. A native of Warwick, Rhode Island, Chant is just the second–ever Ram to earn the recognition since the inception of the award in 2008 and first since Jake Cintolo brought home the distinction prior to the 2014 campaign. Chant enters his final campaign in blue–and–gold with the chance to have his name sit atop the 71–year program record book in multiple categories including hits as his 173 career total is 65 shy of the all–time program mark of 238 set by Cintolo in 2014. He also looks to emerge on all–time runs (116), RBI (83), total bases (265), stolen bases (46) and doubles (30) list. Chant registered a .361 batting averaging during his third season with the Rams in 2017, while putting together Suffolk records for triples in a season (12) and a career (22). The NCAA DIII Individual Statistical Champion leader in triples and triples per game (.27) anchored Suffolk to the same honor in both categories as a team for the first time in the program’s history. The 6– foot–3 outfielder also added 13 doubles, four jacks and 17 stolen bases. During the 2017 campaign, he led the way in New England in total bases with 118, a number that finished in the top three in the country, with the third-most hits in the region (69) in 191 plate appearances. His offensive numbers included a .434 on–base percentage along with a .618 slugging percentage for a Suffolk squad that advanced to Championship Sunday at the NCAA New England Regionals for the first time in the program’s seven trips and hoisted the GNAC trophy for the third consecutive season. Last season Chant became the second–ever Ram to collect a spot on the D3Baseball.com All–America team after earning his second straight all–region recognition from the organization and three consecutive New England Intercollegiate Baseball Association (NEIBA) all–region selections for New England. Alongside his NEIBA and D3Baseball.com honors, Chant has also been a three–time all–conference first–team selection by the GNAC and earned a gold glove from the league in each of his first three seasons.

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WOMEN’S GOLF EXCELS IN CLASSROOM IN FALL

After a record setting fall season in just its second–year as

Champman led the way as one of eight Suffolk student–

a varsity program, the Suffolk women’s golf team added

athletes enrolled in full-time fall classes to achieve a perfect

more accomplishments to its growing list as the team was

4.0, while Antonucci and Dillon each earned 3.920 and 3.929

recognized for its achievements inside the classroom. As

GPAs, respectively.

a team, Suffolk brought home Empire 8 Academic Team distinction, while Nicole Antonucci, Brooke Chapman and

The trio, who all earned spots on Suffolk’s Athletic Director

Aine Dillon were all honored on the President’s List.

Honor Roll, anchored the Suffolk squad that produced a team GPA of 3.551.

In order to achieve the feat, recipients of the honor must earn a 3.75 grade point average or higher, while participating in a

Overall, the conference acknowledged 126 teams as an Empire

conference–sponsored sport. In addition, the student-athlete

8 All–Academic Team for registering a team grade point

must display positive conduct on and off campus and be

average of 3.2 of higher for the fall semester. The 126 teams

enrolled full-time at the member institution. For the 2017 fall

mark the highest number of the teams to earn the Academic

semester, the Empire 8 recognized 796 student-athletes on the

honor in one semester, with the previous mark of 123 teams to

President’s List.

achieve the 3.2 standard was sent in the spring of 2017.

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BOURIKAS, NAGRI PLAY 100 PLAYER Iliana Quadri Meghan Black Lindsey Rogers Jacqueline Vienneau Georgia Bourikas Kesley Schiebel Tori Brillaud Jennifer Fogg Kate Librandi Lauren Burns Amber Conte Sarah Gregory Julie Niznik

Georgia Bourikas and Alexandra Nagri joined an elite group of Rams February 1, 2018 as the pair appeared in their 100th game as a Ram. The duo became the 18th and 19th players, respectively, in the history of the women’s basketball program to compete in 100 games.

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PLAYED SEASONS 112 2011–15 110 2008–12 110 2009–13 110 2009–13 108 2013–14, 2015–18 107 2013–17 107 2011–15 106 2003–07 105 1998–02 104 2003–07 104 1998–02 104 2003–07 104 1993–03

BOURIKAS SCORES 1,000TH POINT

POINTS PLAYER 1516 Katie Norton 1486 Jennifer Ruys 1454 Maureen “Moe” Brown 1273 Jacqueline Vienneau 1174 Sheryl Scanlon 1158 Noreen McBride 1143 Julie Niznik 1141 Kelly Harney 1129 Katie Librandi 1124 Allison Fox 1124 Iliana Quadri 1109 Georgia Bourikas 1020 Meghan Black

SEASONS 1996–2000 2010–14 1990–94 2009–13 1981–85 1993–96 1999–2003 1986–90 1998–2002 2001–05 2010–14 2013–14, 2015–18 2008–12

With her second hoop and fourth point of the night in a convincing 92–57 victory over Anna Maria February 1, 2018, Georgia Bourikas clinched her spot in Suffolk women’s basketball history as the 14th member of the Rams’ 1,000 point club. Bourikas became the first player in blue–and–gold to eclipse 1,000 points since Iliana Quadri’14 did so in 2014. The Hull, Massachusetts native wrapped up her four–year career with 1,109 points to sit 13th all–time on the Rams’ all– time scorining list.

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WOMEN’S SOCCER ALUMNA DOES HER “DREAM” JOB Ram Nation ever wonder who brings you the behind the scenes look on the Patriots via New England’s football team’s social media accounts? Look no further than Suffolk women’s soccer alumna Lauren Spencer ’15. Prior to heading to Minneapolis, Minnesota, with the Pats for Super Bowl LII the former four–year soccer standout caught up with Suffolk University’s Andrea Gimler to share what it’s like to work in her “dream job” and how she got there. Describe your typical work day In season, on a normal day, I’ll come in and look at our big calendar where we plan out the content for all channels. It helps us keep tabs on what’s coming in — from our video department, our website writers, or the content we’re creating — and then I write the social messages that go with that content when we post it. Most days during the week we have a press conference with Coach Belichick. That’s usually in the morning so we’ll carry that live on one of our platforms, most often Facebook or Twitter. Mid–day we have player availabilities. That starts with the practice, where there’s a 10–minute window where I can go grab content. Then there’s an open locker room period, which could include a press conference with Tom Brady or one of the other captains. Then the media has 45 minutes of locker room access to get content for their stories. If I need anything from the players — like a quick video shout out — I can get it then while the players are available. How does that change leading up to the Super Bowl? Thankfully this year I feel like I know what’s coming — because we did it last year! We’re going to have so much content for social. Our content team is launching a 24–hour network they’ll be operating out of Minneapolis. There’s so much going on, so we won’t have a shortage of news to share. It will be a grind for sure, but he excitement that comes along with it is incredible. What was it like celebrating the Super Bowl win last year? I got to ride in the Duck Boats during last year’s victory parade. We went right by Suffolk. I did a double–take! I took a photo of Suffolk’s huge banner. Growing up in Boston we were pretty spoiled having all the parades, but then to be riding in one was surreal. Sometimes I pull up the camera roll on my phone and look back at it, like, “Oh, yeah, that really happened!” How did you land your job? I did a full–time, season–long media relations assistant position with the Tennessee Titans down in Nashville after graduation in 2015. It was a great first step, because it was a full–time role, but it was temporary. So I got a taste for the job, but I wasn’t committed to moving halfway across the country. It was hard being away for Thanksgiving and Christmas. In May of 2016 I got a similar seasonal role with the New England Patriots, and this May I was hired full time in my role as

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social media coordinator. It’s competitive and it’s tough to get a full-time position, but I have great mentors and bosses who encouraged me to go for it. Do you still get to enjoy the games? I attend all the home games and this was my first year traveling with the team. That’s been really cool because I’m not just getting football content. People are intrigued by the process — the guys on the plane, in the hotel, in the destination city. From a personal standpoint it’s been rewarding seeing so many new places, flying in the team plane. We even went to Mexico for a game this season. How did Suffolk prepare you for your role? Going to Suffolk was a huge advantage because of the proximity to so many opportunities. I lived on campus and then in the North End. I had internships with minor league baseball, the Boston Globe, the Boston Breakers and the Boston Celtics. I was so close to my internship with the Celtics that I could walk over five minutes before work started. I learned so much from the hands-on experiences I had and that solidified my interest in the field. Is this your dream job? Yes. I grew up a Patriots fan. I was in third grade when the Patriots won their first Super Bowl in 2002 and now hopefully I’ll be there when they bring home their sixth. I remember watching games with my dad, drowning in his giant Patriots sweatshirt, and now I’m on the sidelines working the games. I’ve always loved to write and wanted to be in sports journalism, so to combine that with my love for the Patriots is really special.

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What was the most surprising part of your job? When you’re a fan you don’t realize all the work that goes on behind the scenes. It gives me an appreciation for how all of sports and entertainment works. What are you most proud of? The work we’re about to put in for the Super Bowl. I know I’ll be proud of my whole team. We have 4 million Twitter followers, so we work hard every day for a really large audience. I’ve certainly made little mistakes along the way, but this job has pushed me to be on top of my game, do my best work, and learn from others. What’s the biggest perk of working with the Patriots? Game days. Those are the busiest day of the week, but there’s so much excitement. I get up at 6 a.m. on a Sunday morning and I’m so excited to go to work – not a lot of people can say that! We’re right in the action, feeling the energy from the crowd. There’s no material perk that would rival that excitement. Do you have a favorite player to cover or work with? I’m lucky because no one in our locker room has ever given me a hard time or been hard to work with. Everyone’s been super-cooperative and really fun. Matthew Slater, Devin McCourty, and Duron Harmon are three of our captains and they’re so great. Duron made a video after a win where he was really hyped up and it made for great content for us. It’s just them and their personalities coming through which is great to have on our channel — it’s like hitting the content jackpot. Tom Brady is always so in–demand as far as media requests. To work in his presence and to have him to build content around is something we’ve been spoiled to have. There’s no one like him and anything Brady–related we post does extremely well — whether he’s throwing four touchdown passes or sitting in a chair.

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A decade ago, social media wasn’t necessarily considered a career option; now it’s a critical part of communication strategy. Where do you see your career going? Social media is where everyone gravitates toward now. It’s personally where I receive most of my news. As a journalism graduate, I enjoy being able to incorporate writing into my work along with other types of content creation. We’re still a growing department and the importance of social will probably become even bigger than it is now. Hopefully as we grow I’ll continue to take on more responsibility. As the field grows there will be more platforms, more opportunities. There always will be a need for content even though how it’s distributed might change. What’s your favorite Suffolk memory? I played soccer for four years at Suffolk and made so many close friends. I think sports helped me cope with a job where I’m always adapting to whatever’s thrown at me. I made really great friends and learned life lessons I carry with me. What advice do you have for students? There’s no way I would have had the opportunities I have now without starting small, interning. One experience leads to another. No experience is bad because even if you hate what you’re doing that’s something you can cross off your list. And it doesn’t have to be a full internship; you can shadow someone for a day, or connect with someone in a field that interests you.

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BOURIKAS JOINS ELITE COMPANY

Georgia Bourikas etched her name next to the elite of the elite of SUffolk women’s basketball February 10, 2018 as she grabbed her 500th career rebound to become the 10th player in the Rams’ history to score 1,000–plus points and grab 500 caroms in their careers. Bourikas became the first individual to accomplish the feat since Jennifer Ruys ’14 did so in 2014. The swing guard from Hull, Massachusetts, graduated after her four–year career with 1,109 career points, good for 12th on Suffolk’s annals, and 540 boards.

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BROOKS NAMED TO D3HOCKEY TEAM OF THE WEEK Brian Brooks of the Suffolk men’s hockey team was named one of the nation’s top players of the week as the sophomore forward garnered a spot on D3hockey.com’s Men’s Team of the Week. Each week since Nov. 9, 2015, D3Hockey.com shifts through school and league nominations and conference weekly releases to decipher an elite group of three forwards, two defensemen and one goaltender to be the top performers on the ice at each position over the last week. Raw numbers are not the only factor, however, as players that contributed to pivotal moments, season defining wins and stunning upsets play a crucial role in the deciding factor. Brooks is the first–ever Ram to be recognized on the weekly top team and accomplished the feat after helping Suffolk in a crucial

three–point week that

wrapped up the

regular season.

After assisting on the game– tying goal Feb. 8 at Johnson & Wales, that capped off a Suffolk comeback, the Canton, Massachusetts, native put away the game–winner two days later to help the Rams secure a 6–3 victory over the Wildcats. In the win, Suffolk’s ninth of the season, he produced a career–high two strikes, including his first collegiate short–handed goal. The triumph helped Suffolk cement the seventh seed in the Commonwealth Coast Conference postseason, which would mark the Rams’ first –evere apperance in the CCC Tournament. In his second season in Suffolk blue–and–gold, Brooks was instrumental to the Rams’ success leading the offense with 26 points on a team–best 15 handouts and 11 goals. He notched at least one point in 18 of the 25 games he has appeared with seven multi–point efforts. From Nov. 11–Dec. 9, Brooks put together a nine–game point streak, which featured four goals and seven assists.

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MEN’S HOCKEY ALL–CCC

Mikhail Bryan of the Suffolk men’s hockey team garnered All–Commonwealth Coast Conference (CCC) recognition as the junior was tabbed to the third team. Bryan became the first–ever Ram to pick up All–CCC accolades and was instrumental in the Rams’ first berth to the CCC playoffs after leading the team in scoring with 12 goals, all of which came when the junior switched from the blue line to one of the top offensive threats in blue–and–gold. The Dayton, Ohio, native set up seven strikes to sit second on the team in points with 19. Throughout his career at Suffolk, Bryan has amassed 33 points on 15 markers and 18 handouts in 65 appearances.

MIKHAIL BRYAN IS THE FIRST–EVER PLAYER TO BE RECOGNIZED ON THE ALL–CCC TEAM, EARNING A SPOT ON THE THIRD TEAM.

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Despite Individual Feat

bourikas all about team play Original Article was published in the February 16, 2018

What are your thoughts about scoring 1,000 points?

edition of the Boston Globe written by John Johnson.

It was one of the most surreal experiences I’ve ever had. Reaching this goal means everything to me, and I’m so lucky

When Georgia Bourikas was forced to sit out the

my coach and teammates were behind me. The support was

basketball season in her sophomore year at Suffolk

incredibly overwhelming from everyone, especially my family

University with a knee injury, scoring 1,000 points for her

and friends, and it’s truly a humbling experience.

career was the farthest thing from her mind. Three years later, the 5–foot–8 guard from Hull and Fontbonne Academy has

How are you generating most of your offense this year?

joined the 1,000–point club at Suffolk. Bourikas became the 14th

My game has drastically changed over the years, especially from

woman there to reach the milestone during a 92–57 victory over

my freshman year. I used to be a standstill 3–point shooter. Now,

Anna Maria Feb. 1.

I score most of my points by driving to the basket and getting to the foul line.

Bourikas was also named Division 3 Women’s Basketball National Player of the Week by the United States Basketball Writers

What initiated the change in your game?

Association Dec. 12 after averaging 29 points, 9.5 rebounds,

The summer going into my sophomore year (before my injury),

and three assists during a pair of Suffolk wins. Through games

I played a lot of pickup in a men’s league, and realized I would

of Feb. 13, Bourikas leads the team (18–6, 11–4 in the Great

have to change my game if I wanted to play against stronger and

Northeast Athletic Conference) in scoring (14.1 points per game)

faster athletes. I also worked a lot with my former AAU coach,

and is second in rebounding (6.3). She is third in assists with

Dan Norton, who helped take my game to the next level.

56. Bourikas is also clutch at the free throw line, where she is shooting 92 percent, with just seven misses (84–for–91) on the

What is the biggest asset that you bring to the team?

season.

The girls on the team always joke that I’m the “mom” of the team. It’s hard not to be the “mom” when you’ve been here for five years. I’ve experienced so much playing for this team

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— exciting team wins, heartbreaking losses, and traumatic injuries. So I would say my biggest asset is experience. The girls come to me about everything, basketball questions, personal life and college questions. With such a large group of underclassmen, I step into the role of “mom” so they have an idea of what is expected of an upperclassman. What is most important for the team to be successful in the playoffs? To understand that we play our best basketball as a team. Playing together has been something that we’ve stressed all season, but it’s becoming more and more apparent to the girls as we play tougher teams. We’ve learned that we can beat anyone, on any given day, when we play together. Favorite book and movie? I just started reading the “Game of Thrones” books while I wait for the next season to come out on HBO. As for my favorite movie, I love all the classics, but one that I always watch is “Dirty Dancing.” I watch that movie too often; it never gets old. What do you hope to do after graduation? I hope to get into the arts administration field, hopefully for a gallery, museum, or non–profit. I am also interested in teaching and I am getting my [teaching English to students of other languages] certificate, so I’m looking at teaching overseas as well. Would you like to stay involved in basketball after college? Absolutely. I’ve been a coach for the MT Elite Ducks AAU Basketball organization since I was a sophomore in high school, and depending on where I work after graduation, I would absolutely love to stay as a coach for this program. What do you like to do to keep busy when the season ends? I like to pick up my studio art practice by drawing and painting. I also will pick up a couple shifts bartending and serving at the Boston Harbor Hotel, so I can start paying back my student loans. As soon as my season ends I will be traveling to Italy to visit my sister who’s studying abroad in Florence.

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MEN’S BASKETBALL ALL–GNAC

Brendan Mulson of the Suffolk men’s basketball team was

points were good for a team–best 16.8 ppg, which sat seventh

tabbed the GNAC Rookie of the Year, while teammates

in the league. He also paced the Rams in assists, handing

Thomas Duffy and Michael Hagopian represented the Rams

out 3.7 per game, while sitting second on the squad in the

on the second and third teams, respectively.

defensive effort with 4.7 rpg. Duffy became the fifth–ever Ram to represent Suffolk on the second team.

The trio marks the most all–league accolades for the blue– and–gold in the program history with Mulson grabbing the

Hagopian grabs his second straight all–league honor, a feat

conference’s best rookie status since Frantz Pinard in 2013–14.

that has only been accomplished by five student–athletes

Duffy and Hagopian, meanwhile, are the first set of Suffolk

since Suffolk joined the GNAC ranks in 1999–00. His third–

teammates to be named to the all–conference team together

team nod comes after a season which saw the junior drop

since Winston Daly and Jason Luisi did so in 2001–02.

double figures in 18 games including a career–high 37 points in a 101–86 offensive onslaught over Mount Ida Jan. 27. The

Suffolk had a season for the record books, putting together

6–foot–2 guard sat second on the team in points, 14.6 ppg,

the most wins (15) since 2001–02 and vying for GNAC glory

and was the third–best threat from downtown in the league,

with a semifinals final run, the team’s fourth–ever appearance

shooting an impressive 45.9 percentage (78–170) from

in the conference’s semis. The Rams put together the most

behind–the–arc.

conference wins (9–7) since 2005–06 (9–9) to seal their sixth straight appearance in the league’s postseason and highest

Mulson had an all–around freshman campaign as the Albany,

seeding at sixth since 2013.

New York product put together a stat line of 11.8 ppg, 6.1 rpg, 1.4 apg and 1.1 spg. He ranked third on the squad in points and

Duffy, a sophomore guard from Fairfield, Connecticut, led the

led the way on the glass. The four–time GNAC Corvias Rookie

way for Suffolk. He dropped double digits in scoring in all, but

of the Week became the first Ram to be recognized as the

two of Suffolk’s 27 games, surpassing 20 points 12 times and

league’s best rookie since Pinard in 2013–14.

30 once, in the semifinals at Johnson & Wales. His 455 total

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MULSON TABBED GNAC ROOKIE OF THE YEAR Brendan Mulson of the Suffolk men’s basketball team was tabbed the GNAC Rookie of the Year. Mulson had an all-around freshman campaign as the Albany, New York product put together a stat line of 11.8 ppg, 6.1 rpg, 1.4 apg and 1.1 spg. He ranked third on the squad in points and led the way on the glass. The fourtime GNAC Corvias Rookie of the Week became the first Ram to be recognized as the league’s best rookie since Frantz Pinard in 2013-14.

BRENDAN MULSON IS THE FIRST GNAC ROOKIE OF THE YEAR IN THE JEFF JURON ERA AND FIRST RAM TO TAKE HOME THE FEAT SINCE FRANTZ PINARD DID SO IN 2013–14.

GNAC ROOKIE OF THE YEAR 2017–18 2013–14 2009–10

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Brendan Mulson Frantz Pinard Matt Pepdjonovic

MEN’S BASKETBALL GNAC ALL–SPORTSMANSHIP

For the second straight season, Suffolk men’s basketball was recognized on the sportsmanship front as the Rams eanred the league’s Institutional Sportsmanship Award. The GNAC Institutional Sportsmanship is presented annually to the program that demonstrates exceptional sportsmanship during the season and teh conference tournament. The award recipient is voted upon by the league’s head coaches. Suffolk has taken home the honor for two straight seasons and two of Jeff Juron’s three years. Cameron Powers represented the Rams on the conference’s All-Sportsmanship team, which was established to honor one player from each team in the conference for outstanding dedication to sportsmanship and for their portrayal of good sportsmanship, fair play and positive attitude.

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WOMEN’S BASKETBALL ALL–GNAC

Jenni–Rose DiCecco of the Suffolk women’s basketball team

A program record eight–team GNAC Corvias Rookie of the

has been named the GNAC Rookie of the Year, with Georgia

Week selection, DiCecco was a crucial ingredient to Suffolk’s

Bourikas and Alexis Hackett joining the freshmen guard on

success this season, averaging 35.5 minutes per game, as

the second and third all–conference team, respectively.

the freshman started all 28 games for the Rams this season. DiCecco is the second Suffolk player to have been named

The trio helped Suffolk to one of the most successful seasons

GNAC Rookie of the Year, as Hackett took home the honor a

in the Rams’ 35th–year history highlighted by a GNAC

year ago.

Championship run. During the Rams’ 23rd consecutive conference trip, they defeated Emmanuel for the second–time

Bourikas, a native of Hull, Massachusetts, became the 10th

in program history and first in the league postseason after

Suffolk player to ever post 1,000–plus points and 500–plus

defeating Johnson & Wales in the quarterfinals to seal their

rebounds in their career. This season, the senior captain

third 20–win season. Suffolk finished the season with the most

averaged 13.9 points per game with 21 games in double

victories (21) since 2013–14, as it tied the program record for

figures, including five 20–plus point outings and a career–high

conference victories (12–4) and put together the longest win

30–point night in a 69–61 win at Fitchburg State Dec. 7. She

streak (10) since 2001–02.

followed that with a 28–point outing in an overtime 90–87 victory at Framingham State to earn player of the week from

DiCecco, a Falmouth, Massachusetts, native, finished the

the GNAC, NEWBA and the USBWA, becoming the first Ram

regular season with a team–best and 12th in the league 14.6

to be recognized as the best player in the nation over a seven

points per game — best of all freshmen. She sat first on the

day stretch.

team and seventh in the league in assists with 3.8. The 5–foot– 6 guard also earned two double–doubles on the season with

The 5–foot–8 guard made her opponents pay for sending her

20 games in double figures in scoring, and stood second in the

to the foul line to put together a 92.5 connection rate (99–107)

league in three–point field goals made (68).

at the charity stripe, which not only is the best in the league, but sits second among NCAA Division III women’s basketball.

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Defensively, she contributed 6.5 rebounds per game, good for second on the squad. Overall, she tallied five double– doubles. Bourikas picked up her second all–league honor in as many years and capped off her collegiate career in blue–and–gold with her name scattered throughout the record book. She is the most potent free throw shooter in a Ram uniform making 84.2 percent of her 272 attempts (229–272). She also ranks in the top five in three–point field goals made (146) and three– point field goals percentage (38.0; 146–384), while appearing on the all–time assists, field goals made, free throws made and points lists. Hackett, who hails from Charlton, Massachusetts, earned a spot on the all–league third team after averaging a double– double with 11.4 ppg and 11.0 rpg. The 5–foot–11 small forward pulled down a league–high 8.6 defensive rebounds per game, while her 11.0 rpg sat third in the conference. The sophomore contributed 13 double–doubles on the year behind 18 outings with double digit boards and 17 games with double digits scoring. Alexandra Nagri wrapped up her days in a Rams uniform representing Suffolk on the all–sportsmanship team, which was established to honor one player from each team in the conference for outstanding dedication to sportsmanship and for their portrayal of good sportsmanship, fair play and positive attitude. Along with her co–captain, Bourikas, the pair became the 18th and 19th Suffolk women’s basketball players to compete in 100 career games for the Rams Feb. 1.

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DICECCO NAMED GNAC ROOKIE OF THE YEAR Jenni-Rose DiCecco of the Suffolk women’s basketball team was named the GNAC Rookie of the Year. DiCecco, a Falmouth, Massachusetts, native, finished the regular season with a team–best and 12th in the league 14.6 points per game – best of all freshmen. She sits first on the team and seventh in the league in assists with 3.8. The 5–foot–6 guard also earned second double–doubles on the season with 20 games in double figures in scoring, and stands second in the league in three–point field goals made (68). A program record eight–team GNAC Corvias Rookie of the Week selection, DiCecco was a crucial ingredient to Suffolk’s success this season, averaging 35.5 minutes per game, as the freshman started all 28 games for the Rams this season. DiCecco is the second Suffolk player to have been named GNAC Rookie of the Year, as Alexis Hackett took home the honor a year ago.

JENNI–ROSE DICECCO IS THE SECOND STRAIGHT RAM TO PICK UP GNAC ROOKIE OF THE YEAR HONORS FOLLOWING ALEXIS HACKETT, THE FIRST–EVER SUFFOLK PLAYER TO EARN

GNAC ROOKIE OF THE YEAR 2017–18 2016–17

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Jenni–Rose DiCecco Alexis Hackett

CHANT NAMED TO ALL–NEBJ PRESEASON DIII TEAM A week away from first pitch, Suffolk baseball’s senior captain Brady Chant has been tabbed to the 2018 Preseason All–New England Baseball Journal Division III Team. The team is NEBJ’s projection of the top player at each position picked from all the New England region programs heading into the 2018 slate. Chant enters his final season with the blue–and–gold at the helm of Suffolk’s offense and has the chance to break multiple marks in the Rams’ record books including hits, runs, RBI, total bases, stolen bases and doubles. The D3Baseballl.com Preseason All–American second–team selection is coming off a campaign in which he put together a .361 batting average with 69 hits and led all New Englanders with 118 total bases, a number that sat third in the country, behind 13 doubles, four dingers and a school–record 12 triples. His record breaking triples made him the 2017 NCAA DIII Statistical Champion in both triples and triples per game (.27) with the Warwick, Rhode Island native anchoring the Suffolk squad to the same honors in both categories. His offensive numbers from last season included a .434 on–base percentage along with a .618 slugging percentage to lead the Rams to their third consecutive GNAC Title and third straight NCAA Regional trip. At the regional tournament, he helped Suffolk put together their best showing in seven overall appearances with back-to-back victories to advance to the winner’s bracket and play on Championship Sunday. The honor is added to a large shelf of accolades Chant has already collected throughout his career. In 2017, he became the second–ever Ram to earn D3Baseball.com All–American status after earning his second straight all-region nod from the organization and third consecutive New England Intercollegiate Baseball Association (NEIBA) all–region accolade. To go with his regional recognition, he has been acknowledged by the conference with all-league first-team accolades in each of his three seasons, as well as three gold gloves. 2018 PRESEASON ALL–NEBJ DIVISION III TEAM RHP Davis Mikell Castleton LHP Patrick Maybach Salve Regina C Christian Vargas Salve Regina 1B Chris Fowler UMass Boston 2B Kyle Hartenstein Mitchell 3B Tommy O’Hara UMass Boston SS Kyle Bonicki Clark OF Dylan Hapworth Southern Maine OF Brady Chant Suffolk OF Evan Delaney New England College DH Ryan Arena Babson UT Jake Dexter Southern Maine

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Delaney and Payton Sylvester’s first experience as softball teammates was a banner year as then–12–year–old Delaney and then– eight–year–old Payton raised the Little League Championship trophy for Jessee Burkett. It might have seemed unlikely at the time, but close to a decade later, the Sylvester sisters are back in the same uniform, this time at Suffolk University. They look repeat history and lead their team to GNAC glory and a championship crown in 2018. The Sylvester’s previous time as teammates came in 2014, when the Doherty Memorial Girls’ chased the MIAA Division I Title. Today, Delaney and Payton, who call Worcester, Massachusetts home, are days away from their senior and freshman seasons for the Rams. After their championship chase at Doherty ended, Delaney went on to hit records for the Rams and Payton wrapped up her high school days. While Boston and head coach Jaclyn Davis were ingredients to Payton’s spot at Suffolk, it was playing alongside her big sister that sealed the deal; to be able to play one final softball season with each other was a no-brainer. For Delaney, it means the world. For Payton, it means everything. “My mentor has and always will be Delaney,” Payton said. “I wouldn’t be where I am today without her, she has been my backbone to get me to where I am now. Having this one chance to win the GNAC with her for her last year is incredible and extremely motivating. I want to make this last chance worth it and give it everything I have for her.” Davis could not be more elated to have the dynamic duo on her roster. “I am extremely excited to have Delaney and Payton playing together this season,” Davis said. “I know how much it means to each of them to wear the uniform at the same time and how successful they can be on a field together.” Payton will make her college debut in less than a week and Delaney, a three–time all–region selection, said she thinks her younger sister will make an immediate impact.

“She is a very versatile hitter; she can bunt, hit for contact and for power,” Delaney said. “Since she is so athletic in general, she will add some needed speed in our lineup.” Delaney herself recorded a prolific junior year in which she tabbed All–GNAC First Team, GNAC All–Tournament Team and National Fastpitch Coaching Association (NFCA) All– Northeast Region First Team. She posted a .421 batting average with 61 hits last year — leading the Rams in both categories — and finished the campaign with the sixth-best batting average and second– most hits in the GNAC. This will be the first and only year that both sisters will get to play in a Suffolk jersey. They have the chance to be one of the most threatening battery’s in not just the league, but the region, with the sister swagger providing a definite edge. “She (Delaney) drives me to do better in everything — pitching, hitting and fielding,” Payton said. “She knows me best so she can always pick me up and help me shake anything off. She pushes me to throw the best I can, cheering for me every pitch. When I begin to struggle she will come talk to me and say exactly what I need to get back into my groove.” “I have been catching for her since she has started pitching,” Delaney added. “I know when she is giving it her all and when she can give more.” “Their talents and passions for the game are undeniable, and their chemistry is second to none,” Davis explained. “The energy that they bring is infectious and the joy that they get from playing together is natural. Delaney and Payton strive to achieve each day and have a genuine desire for each of their teammates to succeed as well. While they have an incredible bond as sisters, they are also great teammates. I’m positive that they will leave their marks on the program.”

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DICECCO NAMED TO NEWBA ALL–ROOKIE TEAM Jenni–Rose DiCecco of the Suffolk women’s basketball team was selected to the New England Women’s Basketball Association’s All–Rookie Team. DiCecco is the first Ram to be honored in the organization’s yearly awards with all–rookie status. The laurels come on the heels of a standout freshman campaign, which saw her take home GNAC Rookie of the Years honors behind a program–record eight conference rookie of the week honors and a pair of NEWBA rookie of the week nods. Her individual success supplemented into a team achievement as the floor general, who played 35.5 minutes per night, guided the Rams to record–book season, which featured a GNAC Championship run, the program’s third–ever 20–win season (21–7) and Suffolk’s second–ever victory over Emmanuel and first win against the Saints in the conference postseason; taking down their Boston neighbors, 73–68, in the semis to reach the conference title game. The Falmouth, Massachusetts, product finished the regular season with a team–best 14.6 points per game, which ranked 12th in the league and sat best among all conference first–years. She led the way and sat seventh in the conference in assists at 3.8 per game with the 5–foot–6 point guard also contributing a pair of double–doubles on the year with 20 games in double digits in scoring. Her offense came from every place of the hardwood, but her three–point field goal finesse of 68 treys made was good for second in the league. DiCecco is one of three GNAC student–athletes to be recognized by the NEWBA as Saint Joseph’s (Maine)’s Kelsie McNamara and Brittany Stone of Regis garnered spots on the first and second team, respectively.

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BOURIKAS SELECTED TO NEWBA ALL–STAR CLASSIC

Suffolk women’s basketball senior captain Georgia Bourikas

90-87 overtime victory at Framingham State to earn player of

WAS selected to represented the Rams at the 2018 New

the week from the GNAC, NEWBA and the USBWA, becoming

England Women’s Basketball Association All-Star Classic

the first Ram to be recognized as the best player in the nation

Game.

over a seven day stretch.

Bourikas, was the first student–athlete to participate in the

The Hull, Massachusetts, was a potent free throw shooter as

classic.

she put together a 92.5 connection rate (99–107) at the line, which not only is the best in the conference, but sits second

Bourikas made the most of her senior season as the All–GNAC

among NCAA Division III women’s basketball. Defensively,

second–team selection led Suffolk to unparalleled success

she contributed 6.5 rebounds per game, good for second on

and a memorable 2017–18 campaign, which included a GNAC

the squad. Overall, her offense and defense combined for five

Championship run, the program’s third 20-season and second-

double–doubles.

ever victory over Emmanuel and first triumph over the Saints in the league’s postseason.

Bourikas collegiate campaign was capped off by her second all–league honor in as many years and her name written

Her final season in Beacon Hill was one for the record books

across the Rams’ record books. She graduates as the biggest

as she became the 10th Suffolk player to ever score 1,000–plus

threat on the charity stripe to ever wear blue and gold, making

points and grab 500–plus boards throughout her career. As

82.4 percent of her 272 attempts (229–272). She ranks in the

a senior this season, she sat second on the squad with 13.9

top five in three-point field goals made (145) and there-point

points per game behind 21 games in double digits, including

field goals percentage (38.0; 146–384), while appearing on the

five 20–plus point outings and a career–high 30-point evening

all-time assists, field goals made, free throws made and points

in a 69-61 win at Fitchburg State Dec. 7. That career night was

list.

followed up with a 28-point day, which lifted the Rams to a U N I V E R S I T Y

HOLMES WINS HERO OF THE WEEK

Taylor Holmes of the Suffolk softball team has been crowned HeroSprots.com DIII Pitching HERO of the Week after winning a week–long national poll. Holmes was nominated for the honor on the heels of a 2–0 week and a GNAC Corvias Pitcher of the Week nod. The right handed pitcher from Ashford, Connecticut grabbed 60.2 percent of the votes, more than 127 than the second–place finisher with 322 of the near 535 submitted to receive the acknowledgement. Holmes took home the award on the strength of back–to–back victories at The Spring Games. She tallied her first mark in the win column behind a complete– game, one–run, five–hit, one–walk, three–strikeout outing in a 5–1 triumph over Bethany. Less than 24 hours later, Holmes improved to 2–0 on the year with as she allowed just two runs on five hits and one walk and struck out four Gordon batters in 6.0 innings. The HERO of the Week nod is the second of Holmes’ career, who took home the distinction April 5, 2017.

TAYLOR HOLMES PICKED UP 60.2 PERCENT OF THE VOTES TO TAKE HOME DIII PITCHING HERO OF THE WEEK HONORS FOR THE SECOND TIME IN HER CAREER.

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SYLVESTER RAKES AGAINST ANNA MARIA

Payton Sylvester had a standout day in a 23-2 offensive onslaught of Anna Maria March 31. The freshman pitcher had a career-day with five hits, three homers, nine RBI and five runs scored at the plate, while facing 16 hitters in the circle over 4.0 innings allowing just two runs with one walk and three strikeouts. Her stellar hitting saw the right-handed batter go yard in three consecutive plate appearances making her the 10th–ever player in NCAA Division III history to do so. She is the first to accomplish the feat since Monmouth’s Charlotte Park knocked four bombs in a row April 17, 2014. Sylvester also became the first–ever Ram to hit three jacks in one game in the Jaclyn Davis era. Sylvester completed the five–inning conference contest with 15 total bases, which is the most by a single player under Davis’ guidance. It also is the first time across NCAA DIII a student-athlete had 15 or more total bases in a single game since Monmouth’s Park had 15 to her credit April 17, 2014. Overall, Sylvester is the eighth–ever NCAA DIII player to have 15 total bases or more in one game.

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RAM NATION PARTICIPATES IN DIII WEEK DIVISION III WEEK IS A POSITIVE OPPORTUNITY FOR ALL INDIVIDUALS ASSOCIATED WITH DIVISION III TO OBSERVE AND CELEBRATE THE IMPACT OF ATHLETICS AND OF STUDENT–ATHLETES ON THE CAMPUS AND SURROUNDING COMMUNITY. DURING THE WEEK OF APRIL 2–8, SUFFOLK ATHLETICS CONNECTED WITH MEMBERS THROUGHOUT RAM NATION TO ANSWER THE QUESTION, “WHY DIII?”

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CHANT COLLECTS MILESTONE - 200TH HIT

HITS 238 233 223 205 201 192 188 187 186 185

PLAYER Jake Cintolo Brady Chant Mike Maguire Jared Leach Devan Jones Trevor Grimshaw Tim Murray Marc Exarhopoulos Nick Martinho Chris Stanley

SEASONS 2011–14 2015–18 2002–05 1998–01 2011–14 2003–06 1991–94 2003–07 2005–08 2010–13

Brady Chant sealed his spot as one of the all–time greats in Suffolk baseball history as the senior centerfielder notched his 200th hit in the Rams’ 10–1 victory over Lasell April 8, 2018 at East Boston Memorial Park. Chant wasted no time to secure his 200th hit as he entered game one of the doubleheader just one hit shy of the milestone. The Warwick, Rhode Island, native led off the game with a single to seal the accomplishment. Chant wrapped up his senior season with xxx hits to bring

BRADY CHANT BECAME THE FIFTH–EVER SUFFOLK BASEBALL PLAYER TO RECORD 200 HITS THROUGHOUT THEIR CAREER AND BECAME THE FIRST SINCE DEVAN JONES IN 2014.

his career total to 233, good for second on the Rams’ all– time hits list.

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SOFTBALL SENIORS WINNINGEST ALL–TIME Suffolk softball’s senior class – Madison Eucalitto, Devlin Frost, Taylor Holmes, Sydney Littlefield, Delaney Sylvester and Ali Yamakaitis – won the 100th game in their collegiate career April 11 when the Rams took down Regis, 9-1, in game one of a GNAC twinbill. The six student-athletes became the third-ever four-year class in Suffolk softball history to accomplish the feat. Over the course of their careers, they put together a 118-41 alltime record making them the all-time winningest senior class of all sports in Suffolk Athletics history. RECORD 100–WIN CLASS 118–41 (.781) 2018 108–49 (.688) 2006 108–55 (.663) 2017

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MEMBERS Madison Eucalitto Devlin Frost Taylor Holmes Sydney Littlefield Delaney Sylvester Ali Yamakaitis Ashley Belanger Angela Belanger Lynn Bennett Brenna Burr Jill Grant Lindsay Pagano Morgan Parmeter

SYLVESTER SMASHES 200TH HIT

Delaney Sylvester became just the second–ever Suffolk DELANEY SYLVESTER BECAME THE SECOND– EVER SUFFOLK SOFTBALL PLAYER TO RECORD 200 HITS THROUGHOUT THEIR CAREER.

softball player to record 200 hits as the Rams ran past Rivier, 16–3, in the nightcap of a GNAC doubleheader at East Boston Memorial Park April 12, 2018. Suffolk started early an often as they sent three balls over the fence. Lead off hitter Payton Sylvester started the dingers with a solo shot and two batteres later Devlin Frost matched Sylvester’s spot with one of her own. After Jaclyn Flint singled up the middle, Delaney Sylvester barreled a bomb over the right field fence to seal her 200th hit and stretch Suffolk’s lead to 4–0. The Rams went on to take down the Raiders by a 13–run margin. Delaney Sylvester paved the way at the plate with a 4–for–4 effort for four RBI and two runs.

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RECORDS WINS HERO OF THE WEEK SYLVESTER

Delaney Sylvester of the Suffolk softball team collected more weekly accolades to her resume as the senior catcher was tabbed HeroSports.com DIII Hitting HERO of the Week after capturing the week–long national poll. Sylvester was nominated for the honor after the having a week at the plate in an 8–0 week for the Rams. The Worcester, Massachusetts, native, grabbed 50.36 percent of the votes, just 42 more than the second–place finisher with 352 of the near 700 submitted to receive the honor. The GNAC Corvias Player of the Week took home the hardware after putting together a slash line of .667/.731/1.286 over eight contests. Four of the 14 hits she contributed went over the fence including her 200th career knock, which sealed Sylvester’s spot in the Rams’ record book as the second–ever Suffolk softball student–athlete to accomplish the feat and first since Hall of Famer Jess Ferriera in 2009. She brought in 13 runs and scored 11 herself to help Suffolk extend its streak to 13 straight victories. The HERO of the Week nod is the first of Sylvester’s career and second such nomination.

DELANEY SYLVESTER EARNED HEOR OF THE WEEK STATUS FOR THE FIRST TIME IN HER CAREER AFTER TAKING 50.36 PERCENT OF THE VOTES IN THE NATIONAL POLL.

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BASEBALL JOINS ELITE CLUB — 1,000TH WIN Suffolk baseball continued its strong GNAC play with its fourth conference doubleheader sweep, downing Norwich, 11–2, in the nightcap April 21 at Garrity Field to capture the program’s 1000th victory. Suffolk broke open a scoreless game in the third as Rich Gilbride tripled to start the inning off and raced home on an unassisted, first base ground out by Brady Chant. A walk by Trevore Lee and base hit to left field by Seth Coiley set up Rich Giandrea’s RBI single. Coiley then came in on a sac fly by Will Hopkins to put the Rams in front, 3–0. The Rams sandwiched doubles around one out in the fifth to add to their advantage. Chant led off with a hit for two bases to center before Coiley found a spot in left field to bring his classmate in. For the second time on the day, Hopkins scored Coiley as the freshman singled to center to stretch the distance to five runs after five frames. In the sixth a pair of walks put runners on first and second before Chant singled to left field to make it a six–run Suffolk score. Norwich responded in the home half of the inning with a pair of runs, but could not catch up to the Rams, who had a monster five–run seventh to secure the 11–2 victory. On the mound, Mark Fusco kept his conference mark perfect (3–0) after letting up just two runs on four hits and one walk with six strikeouts in a complete–game effort. Two of Chant’s three hits were doubles as the centerfielder recorded four RBI, scored twice and stole one base. Coiley matched Chant’s three–hit output with one double for three RBI and two runs. Blase Cormier had a 3–for–4 day at the dish with one RBI and one run scored. Gilbride went 2–for–2 at the plate with one triple, a pair of walks and two runs scored. Giandrea tallied two hits and one RBI to go along with one stolen base. Hopkins rounded out the offensive highlights with two RBI on one hit and one sac fly.

SUFFOLK BECAME THE 66TH NCAA DIVISION III PROGRAM TO WIN 1,000 CONTESTS AND FIRST–EVER GNAC SCHOOL TO ACCOMPLISH THE FEAT. FOLLOWING THE 2018 SEASON, THE RAMS SIT 1010–719–9 (.581) ALL–TIME IN PROGRAM HISTORY.

U N I V E R S I T Y

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“Honestly,” Delaney said, “we’ve been waiting for this since I graduated high school, so it’s like a dream.”

In 2014, sisters Delaney and Payton Sylvester of Worcester

Delaney, who leads the Rams with a .472 batting average, and

had one wonderful season together as Doherty High softball

Payton, who has a team–high six home runs, have lifted Suffolk

teammates.

to a super season. Entering the final week of the regular season, the Rams are 23–7, 16–2 in the GNAC. Delaney, who is a three–

Delaney, a three–time Inter–High MVP, capped her high school

time All–GNAC and all–region honoree, led Suffolk to the GNAC

career by batting .607 and catching Payton, who, as a freshman

Tournament final last season.

that season, led the Inter–High with a 2.09 ERA. The pair helped the Highlanders to an appearance in the Central Mass. Division 1

Last week, Delaney was named GNAC Player of the Week and

tournament.

Payton GNAC Rookie of the Week for the second time this year. The pair helped the Rams to an 8–0 week.

Delaney graduated and began her outstanding college career at Suffolk, while Payton starred as Doherty’s ace for three more years and led the Highlanders to the 2016 Central Mass. title. Doherty went on to become the first Worcester Public Schools softball team to play in a state final. Payton accompanied Delaney on her visit to Suffolk and loved

“It’s one of the best feelings,” Payton said. “I got to experience this my freshman year of high school. Experiencing how powerful we can be on the field together when we really connect is an amazing feeling and especially for her last season in college we’re both just really pushing for the same goal.”

being in Boston so much that she set her sights on joining her sister.

Payton, who has pitched mostly in relief, is 7–3 with a 1.59 ERA. She is also filling in at shortstop. She is batting .448 and is tied

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for second on the team, with Delaney, with 29 RBIs.

“She came in and made an immediate impact,” Delaney said. “She really set the tone. It’s been really good.” For four years, Delaney has been a stalwart in the middle of Suffolk’s batting order and behind the plate. Catching Payton again has been special. “It brings back memories of our days at Doherty and our whole childhood,” Delaney said, “because I would catch for her when we were training and during her pitching lessons. It’s just a good way to end my career.” Payton, who earned her fifth GNAC Rookie of the Week honor this week after batting .435 and earning a win in relief against Albertus Magnus, had typical first-year nerves when she joined her new team this year. Her worries were quickly put to rest. “Coming in freshman year I was so scared college was going to be a way different experience than what I had in college,” Payton said, “but with Delaney on the field, she makes it so much easier than it is. She can always tell when I’m getting down on myself, when I need to pick myself up. She’ll call a timeout and come to the mound and she always says the right things like, ‘You’re better than this. You know what you’re doing. Just throw to me.’” Delaney and Payton were both Hometeam Super Team selections while at Doherty.

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SYLVESTER SHOOTS PAST HIT RECORD

After reaching the 200–hit milestone April 12, 2018, Delaney Sylvester slowly chipped away at the all–time hit mark set by Hall of Famer Jess Ferreira 10 years prior. The senior catcher kept Ram Nation on the edge of the seat during the regular season finale at Simmons as she waited until her fourth plate appearance to rewrite Suffolk’s record books. The Worcester, Massachusetts, native entered the game tied with Ferreira with 227 career hits and needed just one more to seal her spot on the top. After a pop up, ground out and a fielder’s choice in her first three at bats, Sylvester rocked a double to center field in the top of the fifth to seal her history setting fate. After her 228th hit, Sylvester went had three times over the course of the 2018 GNAC Tournament to wrap her Rams’ career with 231 career knocks.

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SYLVESTER TOSSES NO–NO AT SIMMONS

Payton Sylvester was near perfect inside the circle as she fired a no–hitter in the closer of the doubleheader at Simmons to help lead Suffolk to a 14–0, five–inning victory to clicn the 2018 GNAC regular season title. Sylvester retired the first 13 hitters she faced before finally allowing a baserunner on a walk. The rookie sat down the final out with a punchout, one of her five of the game in 5.0 innings of work needing just 62 pitchers for the complete-game effort. In that same game, her sister, senior catcher Delaney Sylvester, reset the Suffolk softball hit record. Her no–no is the first known no–hitter in Suffolk softball history.

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KAMARA SHINES AT GNAC CHAMPIONSHIPS

On a historic day in GNAC and Suffolk track & field, Mariama

In the 800 M, Manfra was just shy of the top six in the 800 M

Kamara made history herself with a personal best showing at

run as the sophomore’s time of 2:40.74 was 0.21:72 short to

first–ever GNAC Track & Field Championships April 28 at Regis

put the sophomore in seventh out of the 12 competitors.

Stadium. On the men’s side, Nicholas Nunez raced in the 400 M Dash Kamara, a sophomore from Chelsea, Massachusetts, qualified

(58.41; 13th) and Paulo Guedes ran in the 1500 M (4:49.18;

for the finals of the 100 M dash after capturing her preliminary

11th).

heat with a 12.86. In the finals, she upstaged her preliminary time with a personal–best of 12.77 to finish 2nd overall,

Matthew Sambuceti was the only field competitor on either

finishing 0.22 behind Taymise Sanders of Newbury (12.55). As

side for the Rams. He tossed the shot put 8.76 M and threw

the top GNAC finisher, Kamara became the first-ever Ram to

the discus 25.88 M. Those distances were good for 14th and

take home All–GNAC first–team honors. Dakhensey Marcellus

10th, respectively.

joined Kamara in the 100 M field. The freshman put together a time of 14.05. Kamara anchored the Suffolk women’s team to a sixth–place showing in the eight–team field. Emily Manfra, Michelle Kearney and Natalie Fay each represented the Rams in the 1500 M dash. Manfra fell just short of all–conference status as her 5:01.28 put her in second 0:00.24 second after Pearl Vercruysse of Emmanuel. Kearney crossed the tape in 5:55.14, while Fay clocked in at 6:12.13.

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DEL PRETE WINS 100TH IN BASEBALL’S COMEBACK

Trailing by two heading into the sixth inning, the Suffolk

and Coiley walked Endicott made a change on the hill,

baseball team rallied a comeback to defeat Endicott, 7–4, April

bringing Victor Molle out of the pen. Speliotis struck on the

29 at North Field to secure head coach Anthony Del Prete’s

new arm with a single to center to score Hopkins and give

100th career victory as the Rams head coach.

Suffolk the lead. Two batters later, Tim Brigham plated Coiley and Zack Grogan, who replaced Speliotis on the bags, with a

The Gulls got on the scorebaord in the home half of the first to

base hit through the right side to stretch the Rams cushion to

put the Rams in a two–run hole where they stayed for the next

5–2.

five innings. Suffolk’s scoring continued in the eighth when HOpkins went Suffolk struck in the sixth to level the playing field. Thanks to

yard and brought Rich Gilbride in with him to turn it into a 7–4

back–to–back singles from Will Hopkins and Seth Coiley and

Rams game.

a walk by Greg Speliotis the Rams chucked the bags and set up Blase Cormier’s two RBI single, which equalized the non–

The Gulls made a move in the bottom of the ninth. After

conference contest at 2–all.

back–to–back swinging strikeouts, pinch hitter Nickolas Perkins barreled a bomb to right field to jump start the rally

The Rams gained the edge in the next inning. After Hopkins ANTHONY DEL PRETE BECAME THE FASTEST SUFFOLK BASEBALL HEAD COACH TO ECLIPSE THE 100–WIN MILESTONE, ACCOMPLISHING THE FEAT IN HIS FOURTH SEASON ON THE RAMS’ BENCH.

as Matthew Robdia singled before Matthew McKinley’s double to left field brought the pinch hitter in. Suffolk made a change on the hill as Tyler Zell took over for Charles Batchelder and secured the non–conference victory for the Rams.

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BASEBALL RECORDS SENIORS WIN 100TH

RECORD CLASS 116–48–1 2003 114–46–1 2002 112–43–1 2001 112–52 2005 107–51–1 2004 107–56 2006 106–77–1 2016 105–70–1 2017 104–58 2009 104–59 2008 104–59 2007 104–61 2011 104–75 2018 103–57 2010 101–46 2000

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The same day that Suffolk’s head coach Anthony Del Prete captured his 100th win as the Rams’ head coach — a 7–4 comeback win at Endicott April 29, 2018 — Suffolk’s senior class of Brady Chant, Seth Coiley, Mark Fusco, Ryan Pordes and Greg Speliotis earned their 100th win in blue–and–gold. The Class of 2018 is the third consecutive senior class to win 100 contests throughout their careers. The five wrapped up their careers with a 104–75 overall record, four GNAC titles, one GNAC regular season title and four NCAA Tournament appearances.

SYLVESTER UP FOR HERO OF THE WEEK

Payton Sylvester of the Suffolk softball team has been named a nominee for HeroSports.com DIII Pitching HERO of the Week after a standup performance inside the circle. The nomination comes after Sylvester picked up her sixth GNAC Corvias Rookie of the Week nod and first–ever GNAC Corvias Pitcher of the Week accolade. To go along with her conference recognition, she was also named Player of the Week by FastPitchNews alongside her sister, Delaney Sylvester, to become the first–ever sisters to be recognized as Players of the Week the same week by the national

PAYTON SYLVESTER FINISHED SECOND IN THE NATIONAL POLL WITH 110 TOTAL VOTES.

Her pitching performance went along with an offensive output which featured a slash line of .476/.435/.762 with 10 hits in 21 at bats. She tallied 11 RBI, scored eight runs and stole one base in a six–game week to help Suffolk lock up a share of the GNAC regular season title and the top seed in the upcoming conference tournament.

organization. Sylvester’s 2–0 showing in the circle came in one start and one outing of relief work. Through 8.2 innings she posted an ERA of 0.81 on the week, allowing just two hits, one run and three walks with 10 punchouts, five in each outing. The Worcester, Massachusetts, product’s highlight performance came in the season finale at Simmons as the rookie righthander tossed a 5.0 inning no–hitter. Syvlester retired the first 13 hitters she faced before finally allowing a baserunner on a base on balls. She sat down the final out on strikeout, one of her five of the game needing just 62 pitches for the complete–game effort.

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GNAC Champs!

baseball fourpeats SUFFOLK BASEBALL HOISTED THE GNAC CHAMPIONSHIP TROPHY FOR THE FOURTH STRAIGHT SEASON AND EIGHTH TIME OVERALL. HERE’S A LOOK BACK AT THE RAMS’ FOURPEAT.

St. Joe’s used a trio of singles to bring in three runs in the top of the fifth to cut the Rams’ edge to one, 4–3. The score held there until Suffolk added to its advantage. Trevor Leeled off with a single up the middle and moved to third on

The top–seeded Suffolk baseball team built an early lead

Speliotis single to right center. Hopkins brought in Lee with

an held off each comeback by second–seed Saint Joseph’s

a double down the right field line, before the freshman left

(Maine) to defeat the Monks, 6–5, May 6 at Larry Mahaney

field scored on a fielder’s choice two batters later, stretch

Diamond and hoist the GNAC Championship trophy for the

Suffolk’s lead to 6–3.

fourth consecutive season. Rich Giandrea came in to deal for Mark Fusco. The freshman HOW IT HAPPENED

RHP secured two quick outs before walking Drew Healey and

After three scoreless innings, Suffolk used two two–RBI

letting up a bomb to Chris Gerossie, allowing the Monks to

singles to gain a 4–0 advantage. Seth Coiley, Greg Speliotis,

keep things interesting and trim the margin back to one, 6–5.

and Will Hopkins juiced the walks with a walk and back–to– back singles. Blasé Cormier’s base hit to center field scored

The Monks held the Rams in the home half of the eighth

Coiley and Speliotis before the Monks made a change on the

before Jake Flax came in to lock up the victory. The junior

hill. After a fielder’s choice got the Rams’ runner on second,

closer sat down the first two batters before Coiley grabbed a

Shane Lake drew a walk to put all the ducks in the pond for

fly out in right field to clinch the championship for the blue–

the second time in the inning. Brady Chant did not feel the

and–gold.

pressure of the two–out, two–strikeout count as the senior centerfielder matched Cormier’s two–RBI single with one of his own to give the Rams a four–run lead.

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DID YOU KNOW SUFFOLK HAS MADE 12 CONSECUTIVE TRIPS OT THE CONFERERENCE CHAMPIONSHIP CONTEST. OVERALL THE RAMS HAVE APPEARNED IN 15 TITLE TILTS AND HAVE WON EIGHT CONFERENCE CROWNS SINCE JOINING THE GNAC IN 2000.

Thanks to its 13–1 GNAC ledger, its best record versus

Suffolk and Saint Joseph’s (Maine), who took the second

conference competition in the Anthony Del Prete era and

seed with a 10–4 mark versus conference counterparts, each

best since matching that mark in 2014, Suffolk earned the

avoid single–elimination round into the four–team double–

regular season crown for the first time since 2014 and sixth

elimination portion of the tournament.

time in the team’s history, first of which under Del Prete. BASEBALL, LASELL MEET IN GNAC QUARTERFINALS In the do–or–die action, fourth–seeded Lasell defeated fifth–seeded Norwich, 16–3 to send the Lasers to East Boston Memorial Park for the Rams true three–time GNAC title defense. BASEBALL CAPITALIZES ON LASELL ERROR TO ADVANCE IN GNAC TOURNAMENT Brady Chant hit a game–tying single in the ninth and Blase Cormier scored on an error in the 10th to give the top– seeded Suffolk baseball team a 6–5 victory over fourth– seeded Lasell under the lights at East Boston Memorial Park in the second round of the GNAC Tournament May 3. BASEBALL CONTINUES CROWN CHASE IN SEMIS VS. JWU While Suffolk took down Lasell in extra innings in Eastie, third–seed Johnson & Wales put second–seed Saint Joseph’s (Maine) in the loser’s bracket after the Wildcats upset the Monks, 9–5, and set–up a Rams, JWU semifinal showdown. CHAMPIONSHIP BOUND: BASEBALL HOLDS OFF JWU IN SEMIS The top–seeded Suffolk bseball team rallied a comeback with three runs in the bottom of the eighth, while Ryan Pordes shoved on the hill to hold off third-seed Johnosn & Wales, 7–6, in the GNAC semifinals at Larry Mahoney Diamond. BASEBALL TO MEET ST. JOE’S IN CHAMPIONSHIP The three–time defending GNAC Champions, Suffolk baseball, has one more opponent to go through to hoist the conference crown for the fourth consecutive campaign, second–seed St. Joe’s. Jake Flax, Brady Chant, Ryan Pordes and Blasé Cormier all played intridate roles to Suffolk’s fourth straight conference crown to be named to the all–tournament team. For his efforts, Flax was named to the 2018 GNAC Tournament MVP.

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FLAX NAMED TO D3BASEBALL TEAM OF THE WEEK Jake Flax of the Suffolk baseball team had a hand in each of the Rams’ GNAC Tournament games as the Rams’ closer to help the Rams hoist the conference crown for the fourth consecutive campaign. For his efforts on the hill, the junior RHP was named to D3Baseball.com Team of the Week. Flax, who was sidelined for nearly 850 days due to back– to–back season ending injuries, returned to Suffolk’s bull pen this season and made the most of his comeback. In the three tournament tilts, he worked 4.0 innings of scoreless relief with just one hit allowed and five strikeouts. The Wyckoff, New Jersey, product helped the Rams remain in the winners’ bracket Thursday night as he shoved 2.2 frames in an extra–inning quarterfinals thriller over Lasell securing his first win of the season and first since a 7–4 victory over Saint Joseph’s (Maine) April 18, 2015. He gave up just one hit and sat down three batters to send Suffolk to the semifinals for the seventh straight season. Two days later, Flax came in for the final out of the semifinal showdown versus Johnson & Wales to earn his second save of the season, which punched the Rams 12th consecutive ticket to the conference championship. He earned his second save in as many days in the conference championship contest against Saint Joseph’s (Maine), when he came in in the top of the ninth with Suffolk up on, 6–5. Flax retired the side with back–to–back Ks to open the inning, to clinch the crown for the fourth straight year for the blue-and-gold. For his performance on the mound, Flax was named the 2018 GNAC Tournament MVP. The weekly accolade is the second of Flax’s career, first of the season and marks the second time a Ram has been featured on the national weekly team since it began in 2012. Flax followed in Chuck Gibson’s footsteps, who collected the first–ever honor for a Suffolk baseball player after earning Most Valuable Player honors at the 2017 GNAC Tournament. Flax sits 1–0 this year with four saves scattering 10.0 innings over seven appearances. He owns an impressive 0.90 ERA with just two runs (one earned) allowed off four hits and one walk with 13 punchouts. The Team of the Week is D3Baseball.com’s weekly honor roll, honors performers at each position from the previous week. Players are selected from nominations from their schools’ sports information directors. Flax earned the nod in the final Team of the Week of the 2018 season.

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SOFTBALL ALL–GNAC

After a stellar season that saw Suffolk softball capture its third

extra bases — 10 doubles and 10 dingers — to bring in 45 runs

GNAC Regular Season Title in the last four years, the Rams

and score 35 herself. She has been dubbed one of the nation’s

placed five players on the All–GNAC teams and yielded the

“toughest to strikeout” after being sat down just twice out of

conference Player of the Year, Delaney Sylvester and Rookie

her 122 plate appearances.

of the Year, Payton Sylvester, for the first time in program history, the league office announced Tuesday.

The two–time NFCA Top Performer this year, who became the third Ram to earn all–league first–team status for the third

The Sylvesters make up half of Suffolk’s four first–team

time in her career this year, will graduate as one of the most

honorees with Devlin Frost and Taylor Holmes joining the

decorated Suffolk softball players with her name scattered

sisters. Suffolk matched Johnson & Wales four first–team

throughout the Rams record books, most predominately atop

selections and ties a program record for the most first–team

the all–time hits list with 231 career knocks. She rewrote the

honorees. Ashley Zulla represented the Rams on the second

10–year mark held by Jess Ferreira, which was set back in

team.

2009, in the regular–season finale with a two–RBI double at Simmons. Overall, Delaney Sylvester appears on nearly every

Delaney Sylvester becomes the first Suffolk student–athlete

career hitting lists and sits second in jacks (32), RBI (167) and

to earn Player of the Year accolades since 2013 (Erin

total bases (370).

McAndrews), marking the sixth Ram to win the award and second under Jaclyn Davis. The top hitter on the league’s best

With her sister’s name already well known, Payton Sylvester

offensive team, Delaney Sylvester continued to make her name

put on the Suffolk uniform and made a name for herself. The

known in the league, region and nationally. The senior catcher

record–setting six–time GNAC Corvias Rookie of the Week,

finished the season as the Rams’ leader in almost all offensive

who was also named the conference’s best player and pitcher

categories, while also setting pace among conference

over a seven–day stretch as well this season, became the

counterparts in batting average (.467), homers (10) and RBI

second–ever Ram to be named the league’s Rookie of the

(45). Behind a .467 batting average, 20 of her 57 hits went for

Year, following Ferreira in 2006, and first student–athlete

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to do so in the Davis era. Splitting her time at short and on the rubber, Sylvester provided a punch at the plate and commanded the circle in her first season in blue–and–gold. Her bat sat second on the squad behind her sister’s, with 54 hits including a league–best 18 doubles and seven bombs for 40 RBI on a .419 batting average to go along with 39 runs scored and eight stolen bases. Her 18 hits good for two bags are the most among her conference counterpart and ranks 17th across NCAA DIII. The rookie RHP’s ERA of 1.42 was good for second in the league. Over 59.1 innings she put together a 10–3 record with 59 strikeouts. In addition to her rookie of the year recognition, the utility player earned a spot on the conference’s first team. Payton Sylvester had a handful of highlighted performances including a career–day at the dish in a convincing 23–2, five– inning win over Anna Maria March 31, where she hit back– to–back-to–back bombs, becoming the 10th-ever player in NCAA DII history to hit three consecutive homers and first to accomplish the feat since Charlotte Park of Monmouth barreled four in a row April 17, 2014. In that same win, she went for 15 total bases, the most under Davis and the most for a player in NCAA DIII since Monmouth’s Park April 17, 2014. Her three jacks and nine RBI versus the AMCATs sit in a tie for the most by an individual across NCAA DIII this season, while her 15 total bases in the triumph sit solo atop the nation’s individual game–high list. With the regular– season title on the line, Payton Sylvester kept her composure and helped lift the Rams to victory with a go–ahead grand slam over Saint Joseph’s (Maine) April 24, before throwing the first known no-hitter in Suffolk softball history against Simmons six days later. In the conference tournament, she continued her finesse with a career–high 12 strikeouts to send Suffolk to the title tilt for the second straight season. Delaney and Payton Sylvester became the second set of Suffolk student–athletes to take home the league’s top honors in the same year after Jenn Elwell (Pitcher) and Ferreira (Player) did so in 2006. The Sylvesters are the first Rams pair to earn Player and Rookie distinction by the league in the same season.

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Frost picked up her fourth all–league accolade, second straight and third overall first–team recognition. Hailing from Tewksbury, Massachusetts, Frost held down centerfield starting all 40 games. The senior, who batted .290, recorded 38 hits, 23 RBI and 30 runs in her final season in Boston. Holmes completes the Rams first–team foursome with her first all–league accolade. The senior RHP entered the conference tournament with an unblemished record on the rubber, 10–0, with one of the best ERAs in league twirlers. In 13 appearances, 12 starts, the Ashford, Connecticut, native put together a career–best 1.91 ERA through 66.0 innings of work with 58 strikeouts. Zulla earned all–league recognition for the second time in her career and took home her first second–team honor after putting together a batting average of 4.32 with 48 hits for 27 RBI and 33 runs scored. The sophomore from, Columbus, New Jersey, held the league’s best slugging percentage of .802 with 24 extra–base hits including eight dingers and 15 doubles. Senior Madison Eucalitto represented the Rams on the league’s all-sportsmanship team, which was established to honor one player from each team in the league for outstanding dedication to sportsmanship and for their portrayal of good sportsmanship, fair play and positive attitude. Delaney Sylvester, Ali Yamakaitis and Zulla were all recognized on the conference’s all–tournament team for their standout playoff performances. Whenever the Rams needed a run to remain in the conference crown chase Delaney Sylvester or Zulla went yard to put Suffolk back in the games. Yamakaitis, meanwhile, threw fire versus Saint Joseph’s (Maine), with a nine–inning, one–run, seven–hit, one–walk, eight–strikeout effort to secure Suffolk’s spot in the winners’ bracket.

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SYLVESTER NAMED GNAC PLAYER OF THE YEAR After a record–setting senior season, Delaney Sylvester was tabbed GNAC Player of the Year, the first Suffolk student–athlete to earn Player of the Year accolades since 2013 (Erin McAndrews), marking the sixth Ram to win the award and second under Jaclyn Davis. The top hitter on the league’s best offensive team, Delaney Sylvester continued to make her name known in the league, region and nationally. The senior catcher finished the season as the Rams’ leader in almost all offensive categories, while also setting pace among conference counterparts in batting average (.467), homers (10) and RBI (45). Behind a .467 batting average, 20 of her 57 hits went for extra bases — 10 doubles and 10 dingers — to bring in 45 runs and score 35 herself. She has been dubbed one of the nation’s “toughest to strikeout” after being sat down just twice out of her 122 plate appearances. The two–time NFCA Top Performer this year, who became the third Ram to earn all–league first–team status for the third time in her career this year, will graduate as one of the most decorated Suffolk softball players with her name scattered throughout the Rams record books, most predominately atop the all–time hits list with 231 career knocks. She rewrote the 10–year mark held by Jess Ferreira, which was set back in 2009, in the regular– season finale with a two–RBI double at Simmons. Overall, Delaney Sylvester appears on nearly every career hitting lists and sits second in jacks (32), RBI (167) and total bases (370).

DELANEY SYLVESTER IS THE SIXTH GNAC PLAYER OF THE YEAR IN SUFFOLK SOFTBALL HISTORY, SECOND IN THE JACLYN DAVIS ERA AND FIRST SINCE 2013.

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Delaney Sylvester Erin McAndrews Jess Ferreira Jess Ferreira Erin Pagel Katie Norton

SYLVESTER TABBED GNAC ROOKIE OF THE YEAR With her sister’s name already well known, Payton Sylvester put on the Suffolk uniform and made a name for herself. The record–setting six–time GNAC Corvias Rookie of the Week, who was also named the conference’s best player and pitcher over a seven–day stretch as well this season, became the second–ever Ram to be named the league’s Rookie of the Year, following Ferreira in 2006, and first student–athlete to do so in the Davis era. Splitting her time at short and on the rubber, Sylvester provided a punch at the plate and commanded the circle in her first season in blue–and–gold. Her bat sat second on the squad behind her sister’s, with 54 hits including a league–best 18 doubles and seven bombs for 40 RBI on a .419 batting average to go along with 39 runs scored and eight stolen bases. Her 18 hits good for two bags are the most among her conference counterpart and ranks 17th across NCAA DIII. The rookie RHP’s ERA of 1.42 was PAYTON SYVLESTER IS THE SECOND–EVER RAM TO PICK UP GNAC ROOKIE OF THE YEAR STATUS, FIRST UNDER JACLYN DAVIS’ GUIDANCE AND FIRST SINCE JESS FERREIRA IN 2006.

GNAC PLAYER OF THE YEAR 2018 2006

Payton Sylvester Jess Ferreira

good for second in the league. Over 59.1 innings she put together a 10–3 record with 59 strikeouts. In addition to her rookie of the year recognition, the utility player earned a spot on the conference’s first team. Payton Sylvester had a handful of highlighted performances including a career–day at the dish in a convincing 23–2, five–inning win over Anna Maria March 31, where she hit back–to–back-to–back bombs, becoming the 10th-ever player in NCAA DII history to hit three consecutive homers and first to accomplish the feat since Charlotte Park of Monmouth barreled four in a row April 17, 2014. In that same win, she went for 15 total bases, the most under Davis and the most for a player in NCAA DIII since Monmouth’s Park April 17, 2014. Her three jacks and nine RBI versus the AMCATs sit in a tie for the most by an individual across NCAA DIII this season, while her 15 total bases in the triumph sit solo atop the nation’s individual game–high list. With the regular–season title on the line, Payton Sylvester kept her composure and helped lift the

Rams to victory with a go–ahead grand slam over Saint Joseph’s (Maine) April 24, before throwing the first known no-hitter in Suffolk softball history against Simmons six days later. In the conference tournament, she continued her finesse with a career– high 12 strikeouts to send Suffolk to the title tilt for the second straight season.

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BASEBALL ALL–GNAC

After winning a fourth straight GNAC Championship, Suffolk

time GNAC Corvias Player of the Week recorded 34 hits and

baseball was rewarded for its efforts by taking home 17 All–

34 RBI on a .357 average with 34 runs scored and stole 22

GNAC awards highlighted by Brady Chant’s Player of the Year

bags en route to first-team all-league status for the third

nod and Anthony Del Prete’s Coach of the Year, recognition.

straight season. The senior center also grabbed gold glove status in centerfield, earning the recognition in each of his

Suffolk picked up its fourth consecutive conference crown on

four campaigns in blue–and–gold, after playing 40 games of

Sunday with a 6–5 victory over Saint Joseph’s (Maine). With

errorless baseball with 115 putouts and three assists in 118 total

the win, the Rams earn their fourth straight trip to the NCAA

chances. Chant also garnered an all–tournament nod after

Championship and eighth overall in program history. The latest

helping Suffolk secure its fourth straight title.

conference championship trophy is the eighth time Suffolk has taken home the league crown as four-year head coach Del

Classmate and fellow outfielder Seth Coiley joins Chant on the

Prete has guided the Rams to titles in each season as manager

first-team. The Arlington, Massachusetts, native has held down

since taking over the program in 2015. Del Prete earned his

the third spot in Suffolk’s line–up for the majority of his senior

second GNAC Coach of the Year nod and first since 2016.

season, producing 42 hits and 18 RBI off a .318 connection rate at the plate and scoring 27 runs.

Chant was named GNAC Player of the Year to become the fourth Ram to win the award. It marks the first Player of the

Four student–athletes represented the Rams on the second

Year in the Del Prete era and first Ram to win the honor since

and third team, respectively.

Mike Cunningham did so in 2013. Freshmen Blasé Cormier and Will Hopkins each picked up the The Warwick, Rhode Island, native was the top hitter during

first all-conference accolades of their careers with spots on

league play with 19 hits, 15 RBI and 15 runs scored versus

the second team. Cormier, who calls Wayland, Massachusetts,

conference competition. He was also the biggest threat on

home, was third on the team in hits (41) and RBI (25) on the

the bags with the most stolen bases (12). Overall, the two–

third–highest batting average (.306), while contributing 23

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runs scored. The first baseman, who started all 40 games in his first season in blue–and–gold, also earned gold glove status after putting together a fielding percentage of .994 with just a pair of errors in 323 total chances. Hopkins, meanwhile, picked up the second–team status after recording the second–most RBI (27) on the second on 39 hits and a .287 average. The leftfielder from Old Rochester, Massachusetts, appeared in the starting line–up in each of the Rams’ 40 games and contributed 26 runs and 11 stolen bases. Suffolk’s core starting four arms found spots swept the pitching spots on the second and third team. Charles Batchelder and Mark Fusco received second-team recognition, while Ryan Pordes and Kevin Sinatra were placed on the third team. Fusco’s ERA of 2.49 was just 0.05 off the league’s top number as the senior righthander is 6–2 on the year in eight starts with victories over top league foes Saint Joseph’s (Maine) and Johnson & Wales. The Malden, Massachusetts, product also helped in the upset over then–No.1/3 UMass Boston March 24 with 2.0 innings of scoreless relief for a save. Batchelder, meanwhile, headlined the winning effort over the Beacons as the RHP from Shrewsbury, Massachusetts, went the first 7.0 innings with just one run on three hits. The triumph came after he dealt his first career complete–game shutout over Stockton in Florida with a personal–best nine strikeouts. Batchelder had a career junior season, putting together a 3.61 ERA through 57.1 innings, nine starts for a 6–2 record and sitting down 35 hitters. The second–team honors mark the first all–league accolades for the two hurlers. Batchelder also represented the Rams on the conference’s all–sportsmanship team, which was established to honor one player from each team in the league for outstanding dedication to sportsmanship and for their portrayal of good sportsmanship, fair play and positive attitude. Pordes and Sinatra, meanwhile earned all–league honors for the second time in their careers.

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Sinatra, a southpaw from East Boston, is 3–3 on the year in eight starts and was a perfect 2–0 in conference contests. His 2.65 ERA stands for the third best in the league with his 32 punchouts sitting fourth on the squad. Pordes, a senior RHP from Hawthorne, California, received a third–team nod for the second–straight season and also earned All–Tournament honors after shoving a career-high 12 strikeouts in 8.2 innings of work in the semifinals against Johnson & Wales to move to 5–2 on the year. He leads Suffolk’s staff with 47 strikeouts on the season and logged a team–high 59.2 innings match over 10 games. Infielders Rich Gilbride and Trevor Lee picked up their first all–conference accolades with spots on the third team, the pair also took home gold glove honors at short and second, respectively. Gilbride, a sophomore transfer from Sienna, tallied 29 hits and 13 RBI, batting .238, with 25 runs scored and 10 stolen bases. Lee’s career campaign featured 31 hits, 16 RBI, 10 stolen bases and 20 runs. In the field, Lee put together a .972 fielding percentage with just four errors in 144 total chances, while Gilbride, who played the most demanding defensive position, had a fielding percentage of .940. Greg Speliotis completes the Rams’ all–league honorees as the designated hitter took home a third–team nod for his first all-conference accolade of his career. The senior from Salem, Massachusetts, stepped up in conference contests, with nearly half of his 25 hits coming in league outings. Overall, the senior brought in and scored 14 runs as Suffolk’s clean-up hitter.

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CHANT COLLECTS GNAC PLAYER OF THE YEAR Chant capped off a stellar career in Suffolk blue–and–gold with GNAC Player of the Year honors. He was the fourth Ram to win the award. It marks the first Player of the Year in the Del Prete era and first Ram to win the honor since Mike Cunningham did so in 2013. The Warwick, Rhode Island, native was the top hitter during league play with 19 hits, 15 RBI and 15 runs scored versus conference competition. He was also the biggest threat on the bags with the most stolen bases (12). Overall, the two–time GNAC Corvias Player of the Week recorded 34 hits and 34 RBI on a .357 average with 34 runs scored and stole 22 bags en route to first-team all-league status for the third straight season. The senior center also grabbed gold glove status in centerfield, earning the recognition in each of his four campaigns in blue–and–gold, after playing 40 games of errorless baseball with 115 putouts and three assists in 118 total chances. Chant also garnered an all–tournament nod after helping Suffolk secure its fourth straight title.

DELANEY SYLVESTER IS THE SIXTH GNAC PLAYER OF THE YEAR IN SUFFOLK SOFTBALL HISTORY, SECOND IN THE JACLYN DAVIS ERA AND FIRST SINCE 2013.

GNAC PLAYER OF THE YEAR 2018 2013 2005 2000

Brady Chant Mike Cunningham Tamayo Manzanillo Joe Duca

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DEL PRETE NAMED GNAC COACH OF THE YEAR

After leading the Rams to their fourth GNAC title in as many

Del Prete was also on the bench for Suffolk’s 1,000th program

seasons, Anthony Del Prete garnered GNAC Coach of the

triumph, a 11–2 victory at Norwich April 21, 2018, and secured

Year status.

his 100th win — a 7–4 comeback win at Endicott April 29, 2018 — as Suffolk’s head coach, the fastest coach to do so.

The four–year head coach guideded the Rams to 2018 GNAC ANTHONY DEL PRETE PICKED UP HIS SECOND GNAC COACH OF THE YEAR HONOR AND FIRST SINCE TAKING HOME THE NOD IN 2016.

Regular season title with the best league ledger at 13–1 under his guidance and most conference victories since matching that record in 2010. Along the way the Rams swept the series with Saint Joseph’s

GNAC COACH OF THE YEAR

(Maine) for the first time under Del Prete and first time since 2014 and sixth time overall. In non–conference action, Suffolk defeated then–No. 1/3 UMass Boston, 3–1. The win marked the Rams’ first over the nation’s top ranked opponent.

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2018 2016 2014 2010 2008 2005 2002 2000

Anthony Del Prete Anthony Del Prete Cary McConnell Cary McConnell Cary McConnell Cary McConnell Cary McConnell Cary McConnell

BASEBALL QUARTET IS GOLDEN

Four different Rams were acknowledged by for their fielding efforts throughout the season as Brady Chant, Blasé Cormier, Rich Gilbride and Trevor Lee all earned GNAC Gold Glove status. Chant, a senior centerfielder, earned the honor for the fourth time in his career, while infielders Cormier, Gilbride and Lee picked up the feat for the first time in their careers. Suffolk’s four honorees represented 44.4 percent (4–9) of the GNAC Gold Glove Team.

2018 GNAC GOLD GLOVE TEAM P PLAYER SCHOOL C Jacob White Saint Joseph’s (Maine) 1B Blasé Cormier Suffolk 2B Trevor Lee Suffolk 3B Matt Warren Albertus Magnus SS Rich GIlbride Suffolk OF Kevin Lynch Norwich OF Chris Gerossie Saint Joseph’s (Maine) OF Brady Chant Suffolk P Jack Marzec Anna Maria

GNAC COACH OF THE YEAR 2018 Brady Chant (OF) Blasé Cormier (1B) Rich Gilbride (SS) Trevor Lee (2B) 2017 Brady Chant (OF) 2016 Drew Carter (3B) Brady Chant (OF) Jon Lapolla (1B) 2015 Brady Chant (OF)

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MEN’S TENNIS ALL–GNAC

Ariel Ilarslan Russo highlighted the Suffolk men’s tennis All–

Ilarslan Russo and DeFelice became the first Rams pair to

GNAC accolades as the freshman was tabbed GNAC Rookie

garner all-conference accolades since the trio of Claixto

of the Year in addition to a first–team nod, while sophomore

Romero (first–team singles, second–team doubles), Winkler

Mike DeFelice earned a spot on the second team.

(first–team singles, second–team doubles) and Alonso Vela (second–team) did so in 2015.

Ilarslan Russo made the most of his first year in blue–and– gold. A signature atop the Rams’ singles lineup, the Panama

Junior Charles Tang, who hails from Hong Kong, represented

native played exclusively as Suffolk’s ace and did not

the Rams on the conference’s all-sportsmanship team, which

disappoint. The two–time GNAC Corvias Rookie of the Week,

established to honor one player from each team in the

who also brought home the league’s player of the week

league for outstanding dedication to sportsmanship and for

honors once, went unbeaten in singles action, 8–0, including

their portrayal of good sportsmanship, fair play and positive

a 3–0 mark against conference counterparts to become the

attitude.

first Suffolk student–athlete to be tabbed the conference’s

GNAC ROOKIE OF THE YEAR

best rookie since Mark Winkler took home the honor in 2012. Ilarslan Russo became the fourth GNAC Rookie of the Year in Suffolk men’s tennis history and also earned first-team recognition with his undefeated record.

2018 2012 2011 2010 2009

Ariel Ilarslan Russo Marc Winkler Hubert Cromback Harlan Strader Chris Staley

DeFelice also made a name for himself in his first season as a Ram. The sophomore from Brandford, Conneticut, played in the upper half of the ladder for Suffolk, putting together a 2–1 league ledger and a 4–6 mark overall en route to second team status.

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ARIEL ILARSLAN RUSSO IS THE FIFTH–EVER RAM TO BE TABBED GNAC ROOKIE OF THE YEAR AND FIRST SINCE 2012 WHEN MARC WINKLER TOOK HOME THE HONOR.

HOLMES NAMED CoSIDA ACADEMIC ALL–DISTRICT

For the second time in Suffolk softball history and first

Holmes saved her best stuff for last as the righthander threw

since 2006, a Ram has earned Google Cloud College Sports

a stellar senior slate going unbeaten 10–0 in the circle in the

Information Directors Association (CoSIDA) Academic All–

regular season to pick up All–GNAC first-team honors for the

District as senior Taylor Holmes garnered the distinction for

first time in her career. The two-time GNAC Corvias Pitcher

the 2018 season.

of the Week capped off the campaign with a 1.91 ERA and 58 strikeouts over 66.0 innings of action in 13 appearances and 12

Holmes is one of 11 NCAA Division III players in the New

starts.

England region honored for combined excellence academically and athletically with first–team District 1 honors. The

The Ashford, Connecticut, product helped Suffolk to its third

Accounting and Big Data and Business Analytics double major

regular season title in the last four seasons and the top spot

is one of two players from the GNAC to earn the honor and

in the 2018 GNAC Tournament, thanks to the program’s best

first Suffolk softball player to do so since Angela Belanger in

league ledger of 22–2.

2006. Holmes is one of two Suffolk spring sport athletes to earn the feat as baseball’s Brady Chant picked up the accolade

Holmes will walk across the stage in May as one of the

as well. Overall, nine Ram across all sports have earned

most decorated Suffolk softball players as a member of

the recognition. In total, Suffolk has produced 11 all–district

the Winningest Suffolk Softball Class in program history,

honorees with only one, men’s basketball’s Ben Small (2006–

as well as the Winningest Senior Class amongst all Suffolk

07), going on to achieve academic all–America recognition.

Athletics sports with a combined record of 118–51. Her name is scattered throughout the record book individual as well, most

TAYLOR HOLMES IS THE SECOND–EVER SUFFOLK SOFTBALL PLAYER TO EARN COSIDA ACDAEMIC ALL–DISTRICT HONORS.

predominately fourth in both ERA (2.67) and wins (34).

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CHANT CoSIDA ACDAEMIC ALL–DISTRICT

Brady Chant of the Suffolk baseball team has added

consecutive GNAC Championships and four straight NCAA

academic accolades to his extensive athletic resume as

DIII Regional Tournament appearances. Along the way,

the senior was named to the Google Cloud College Sports

the four–time all–conference honoree earned spots on the

Information Directors Association (CoSIDA) Academic All–

league’s first team three times, became the first–ever Ram

District Team for the 2018 season.

to garner four GNAC Gold Glove honors and took home all– tournament accolades in each of Suffolk’s post–season runs

Chant is one of 11 NCAA Division III players in the New

with Most Valuable Player status in 2016 and capped it all off

England region honored for combined excellence

with GNAC Player of the Year recognition this season.

academically and athletically with first-team District 1 honors. The Business Open major is one of two players from the

Chant has also made his name known regionally with a pair of

GNAC to earn the honor and second Ram in as many seasons

D3Baseball.com and NEIBA All–Region accolades, while also

to earn the accolade, following in his former co–captains

receiving national recognition. As a junior a year ago he took

footsteps Matthew Brenner. Chant is one of two Suffolk

home a D3Baseball.com All–American Honorable Mention

spring sport athletes to earn the feat as softball’s Taylor

nod before being tabbed preseason second–team All–

Holmes picked up the accolade as well. Overall, Chant is the

American from the national organization prior to first–pitch of

fourth Suffolk baseball player to pick up the accolade and

the 2018 slate.

eighth Ram across all sports to earn the recognition. In total, Suffolk has produced 11 all–district honorees with only one, men’s basketball’s Ben Small (2006–07), going on to achieve academic All–America recognition. The centerfielder from Warwick, Rhode Island, has been instrumental in Suffolk’s line–up since putting on the blue– and–gold jersey four years ago leading the Rams to four | 130 | 2017–18 YEAR IN REVIEW

BRADY CHANT IS THE SECOND RAM IN AS MANY SEASONS TO EARN COSIDA ACDEMIC ALL– DISTRICT HONORS AND THE FIFTH BASEBALL PLAYER TO TAKE HOME THE HONOR.

SYLVESTER UP FOR HEROSPORTS PLAYER OF THE YEAR

HeroSports.com named Suffolk softball’s Delaney Sylvester a nominee for Fan Choice DIII Softball Player of the Year after a standout senior season. The 2018 GNAC Player of the Year earned a spot on the 11– canadiate ballot after pacing the pack at the plate, while also producing league leading numbers in batting average (.467), homers (10) and RBI (45) with 25 extra–base hits to go along with 35 runs scored. The All–GNAC first–team selection was dubbed one of the nation’s “toughest to strikeout” after being sat down just twice in 122 plate appearances. Sylvester, who was named a NFCA Top Performer twice this season, led Suffolk to its third regular season title in four years, and secured her place as one of the best student–athletes to wear blue–and–gold. The catcher, who hails from Worcester, Massachusetts, sits atop the all–time hits list with 231 career knocks, rewriting the 10–year mark held by Suffolk Hall of Famer Jess Ferreira, which was set back in 2009. Sylvester claimed the top spot in the regular–season finale with a twoRBI double at Simmons. In addition to being the all–time hits leader, the member of the winningest Suffolk softball class, who appeared in 167, can be found on nearly every offensive chart in the Rams’ record book including second in dingers (32), RBI (167) and total bases (370). U N I V E R S I T Y

SOFTBALL NFCA ALL–REGION

For the first time in Suffolk softball’s 34-year history, three

Delaney Sylvester never rested on her laurels and saved her

Rams garnered all-region accolades from the National

best for last with the catcher from Worcester, Massachusetts,

Fastpitch Coaches’ Association as Delaney Sylvester, Payton

producing a career senior season. She produced league-

Sylvester and Taylor Holmes were named to the northeast

leading numbers in batting average (.467), homers (10) and

teams Wednesday afternoon.

RBI (45) with 25 extra-base hits to go along with 35 runs scored. She was tabbed one of the nation’s toughest players

Delaney Sylvester represented the Rams on the first team

to strikeout in 2018 as just two pitchers sat Sylvester down this

for the second straight season and second time in her career,

season in her 122 times at the plate.

while Payton Sylvester and Taylor Holmes picked up their first all-region nods on the second and third teams, respectively.

Along the way to leading Suffolk to its third GNAC regular season title in the past four seasons, Delaney Sylvester rewrote

The trio is a core group of a GNAC contingent as nine of

the Rams record books with her most notable mark coming on

Suffolk’s conference counterparts earned spots on the region

the all-time hits list as she displaced the former 10-year record

squads.

holder, Suffolk Hall of Famer Jess Ferreira, with a two-RBI double at Simmons in the regular season finale for her 228th

With her spot on the first time this year, Delaney Sylvester has

career hit. Delaney Sylvester capped off her career with 231

earned all-region recognition in each of her four seasons at

career knocks and appears on nearly every offensive chart in

Suffolk, the first Ram to do so. She is the fourth-ever player

Suffolk’s annals including the second spot in homers (32), RBI

to garner a pair of first-team all-region nods adding these

(167) and total bases (370).

accomplishments to extensive list she racked up over her four years in blue-and-gold, including 2018 GNAC Player of the

While Delaney Sylvester wrapped up her Suffolk playing

Year, four all-league accolades (three first-team nods) and a

days this year, her younger sister, Payton Sylvester, just got

pair of all-conference tournament team selections.

started. The rookie who split her time in the circle and at short, garnered a spot on the second team after landing just behind

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SUFFOLK’S THREE HONOREES ARE THE MOST IN THE JACLYN DAVIS ERA AND THE MOST SINCE 2006. THE RAMS HAVE SEEN THREE OR MORE STUDENT–ATHLETES HONORED BY THE NFCA WITH ALL–REGION NODS JUST FOUR TIMES IN PROGRAM HISTORY.

her older sister in every offensive category. The 2018 GNAC

10-0 regular-season record. Overall, she put together a

Rookie of the Year registered 54 hits including a league-best

career-high 1.91 ERA through 66.0 innings of work scattered

18 doubles and seven bombs for 40 RBI on a .419 connection

over 13 appearances and 12 starts and sat down 58 hitters.

rate at the plate with 39 runs scored and eight stolen bases. In the circle, she put together a 10-3 record over 59.1 innings with 59 strikeouts and a staff-best 1.42 ERA, which was good for second on the team. Similar to her sister, Payton Sylvester had a handful of highlighted performances in her first season in a Suffolk jersey. She went 5-for-5 in a convincing 23-2, five-inning win over Anna Maria March 31 with three consecutive bombs for 15 total bases and nine RBI. Those numbers still remain the best amongst NCAA DIII individuals in a single-game this season. The same day Delaney set the hit record, she held the Sharks hitless with the first known no-hitter in Suffolk softball history. Holmes completes the history setting trifecta after a standup senior season. The Ashford, Connecticut, product became the first pitcher to take home all-region honors in the Jaclyn Davis era. The first-team all-conference selection, earned the recognition, after commanding the circle with an unbeaten

U N I V E R S I T Y

CHANT SETS TOTAL BASES RECORD Brady Chant took hold of the Suffolk baseball total bases record in the Rams’ fourth consecutive appearance in the NCAA Tournament May 17, 2018. The senior centerfielder entered the regional stage of the national tournament three bases shy of tying Mike Maguire’s record fo 359 total bases. He led off the game with a double to come just one shy of Maguire’s mark. In the fifth, Suffolk’s all–time leader in triples, took the total bases mark in fitting fashion, with a hit good for three bases. Chant wrapped up the game with seven total bases to bring his career total to 362 and clinch to top spot on the Rams’ list. TOTAL BASES 362 359 349 307 288 262 256 250 237 232

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PLAYER Brady Chant Mike Maguire Nick Martinho Devan Jones Gabe Soto Bobby Barrett Jared Leach Marc Exarhopoulos Chris Stanley Joe Duca

SEASONS 2015–18 2002–05 2005–08 2011–14 1997–00 2007–10 1998–01 2003–07 2010–13 1999–01

CHANT NAMED D3BASEBALL.COM ALL–NEW ENGLAND

Brady Chant continues to add to his history setting career as

The 2018 GNAC Player of the Year had a standout career at

the senior became the first–ever Suffolk baseball player to

Suffolk and did not disappoint in his final year in blue–and–

earn a pair of D3Baseball.com All–New England first–team

gold. He led the way at the dish with 60 hits and 34 RBI on a

honors with the centerfielder earning a spot on the 2018 all–

.349 batting average to go along with 35 runs scored and 22

region team for the second straight season.

stolen bases. Of his 60 hits, 22 went for extra–bases including a league–best six dingers.

Over 800 student–athletes were nominated for the regional ballot, which is in its seventh season, and was distributed to

Along the way he wrote his name throughout the Rams’

Sports Information Directors, who voted for a predetermined

record books. In the most games played by an individual in

number of players in their region, as well as the organization’s

Suffolk baseball history, Chant leads the way in triples (25),

staff and contributors.

total bases (362) and at bats (687), while sliding into second all-time in hits with 233 career knocks, doubles (43) and stolen

The 42 New England student–athletes recognized represent

bases (68). He also appears on the runs scored (151) and walks

20 different schools. Chant is one of three GNAC competitors

(84) list.

to find his name on the list. His offense turned into defense as he played 44 outings Since Suffolk earned its first D3Baseball.com all–region nod

of errorless baseball in 2018. The four-time GNAC Gold

in 2013, the Rams have gone on to pick up nine all–region

Glove recipient successfully played 126 total chances with

distinctions (five first–team, two second–team, two third–

123 putouts and three outfield assists for a perfect 1.000

team). Chant holds one–third of those honors (3) and is

fielding percentage. Throughout his career, the four–time all–

the first–ever player in a Suffolk jersey to be named to the

conference selection put together a .990 fielding percentage

first-team twice, earning the accolade in 2017 and 2018,

with just five errors in 484 total chances in centerfield.

respectively. The Warwick, Rhode Island, native first appeared on the all–region team as a sophomore in 2016 with a spot

Since Chant has been on roster Suffolk has won the GNAC

on the second–team. Overall, he is the most decorated

crown each season including its fourth consecutive title in

D3Baseball.com all–region selection for Suffolk baseball with

2018 thanks to a 6–5 win over Saint Joseph’s (Maine) May 6,

three awards.

which punched the Rams’ fourth straight ticket to the NCAA DIII Tournament. U N I V E R S I T Y

CHANT GARNERS ABCA/RAWLINGS NOD

Suffolk baseball’s Brady Chant added his sixth all–region

The Warwick, Rhode Island, product capped off his career at

accolade to his resume as the New England Intercollegiate

Suffolk in 2018 leading the way at the dish. The senior captain

Baseball Association (NEIBA) in conjunction with the

racked up 60 hits, 22 of which went for extra bases, on a .349

American Baseball Coaches Association (ABCA) and Rawlings

connection rate to bring in 34 runs. He scored a team-high 35

honored the senior captain with a spot on the first-team.

runs himself and sniped 22 bags.

Chant paced Suffolk to its fourth consecutive GNAC

In the field, the four–time GNAC Gold Glove recipient played

Championship, eighth title overall, to punch the Rams’ its

44 contests of errorless baseball, playing all 126 total chances

fourth straight ticket to the NCAA Division III Tournament and

in centerfield successfully with 123 putouts and three outfield

the program’s eighth trip overall.

assists for an unblemished 1.000 fielding percentage. Over the course of his record–setting career, Chant put together a .990

A total of 55 players from 27 different programs were

fielding percentage with just five errors in 484 total chances.

recognized on the first, second and third teams. Chant took home his third consecutive first–team nod in as many years,

Offensively, the 2018 GNAC Player of the Year secured his

marking just the second time a Ram garnered three first-team

spot as one of Suffolk’s all–time greats as well. The four–time

accolades and first since Suffolk Hall of Famer Mike Maguire

all–league selection graduated on Sunday as the Rams’ record

(2003, 2004, 2005) did so. He is one of three GNAC student–

holder in triples (25), total bases (362) and at bats (687),

athletes to garner the nod with Saint Joseph’s (Maine) seeing

while sitting second in hits (233), doubles (43) and stolen

a pair of Monks earn third–team status in Jared Gagne and

bases (68). His name is also etched on the runs scored (151)

Josh Partirdge.

and walks (84) list. Over the course of Chant’s career, he donned Suffolk blue–and–gold in 177 contests, marking the

With a spot on the first team, Chant is nominated for ABCA/ Rawlings All–America honors.

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most games played by an individual in Rams’ history.

CHANT NAMED SELECTED TO NEIBA ALL–STAR GAME A three–time, first–team all–region selection by both D3Baseball.com and the NEIBA in conjunction with the American Baseball Coaches Association (ABCA) and Rawlings, Chant had a record setting career at Suffolk. He paved the way for the Rams to hoist the GNAC Championship in each of his four seasons on the field for four consecutive tickets to the NCAA DIII Tournament. Arguably one of the most decorated Suffolk baseball players Suffolk baseball senior captain Brady Chant has been chosen to put on the Rams’ uniform one final time at the 2018 New England Intercollegiate Baseball Association (NEIBA) All–Star Game, at McCoy Stadium in Pawtucket, Rhode Island. The NEIBA All–Star game features the top senior talent from NCAA Division I, II and III programs based in New England. The ‘College Division’ All–Star squad is made up of DII and DIII student-athletes, while the ‘University Division’ team consists of DI layers. Chant is among 15 DIII seniors to be invited to participate in the NEIBA All–Star Game and is one of two GNAC players chosen to the 2018 ‘College Division’ roster, which is also comprised of 13 of the top DII players, which is set to compete at teh end of the month. The four–time all–league honoree is joined by conference counterpart Josh Partridge of Saint Joseph’s (Maine). The 28–man College Division team will take on the University Division squad, which is made up of the region’s top Division I players and will be announced next week following the completion of conference tournament play. For the second straight season a Suffolk player has been selected to represent the Rams with Chant joining an elite group of standout student–athletes, who have donned the

in the history of the 71–year–old program, Chant left his mark in the Rams’ record books, graduating as the all-time leader in triples (25), total bases (362) and at bats (687). Throughout his senior season in 2018 he chased the all-time hits record and came up just five knocks shy, sliding into second with 233 career hits, becoming just the fifth Ram to boast over 200 hits throughout their careers. He also holds second in doubles (43) and stolen bases (68), while also appearing on the lists for runs scored (151) and walks (84). A fixture in centerfield, Chant, who appeared in the most games (177) in Suffolk baseball annals, is one of the most consistent fielder’s in the Rams’ history. In 484 total chances he made just five errors for an impressive .990 career fielding percentage. More impressive, he saved his best for last with a perfect showing in center as a senior, successfully playing 126 total chances with 123 putouts and three outfield assists for an unblemished 1.000 fielding percentage. Offensively this season, Chant paved the path for Suffolk, leading the way in every offensive category producing 60 hits on a .349 average for 34 RBI to go along with 35 runs scored and 22 stolen bases. CHANT HELPED THE ‘COLLEGE DIVISION’ TEAM COMEBACK AND TIE THE ‘UNIVERSITY DIVISON’ TEAM, 4–4, JUNE 1. THE RAM WAS FEATURED IN THE STARTING LINE–UP, FINISHING THE AFTERNOON WITH A RBI SINGLE AND ONE RUN.

blue–and–gold on the NEIBA All–Star diamond. The 2018 GNAC Player of the Year follows in the footsteps of former cocaptain Matthew Brenner (2017) and teammate Chuck Gibson (2017) and 2013 selection Mike Cunningham.

U N I V E R S I T Y

O’BRIEN TAKES HOME NEIBA COACHING HONOR

Suffolk baseball assistant coach John O’Brien has earned New England Intercollegiate Baseball Association’s (NEIBA) Kevin Burr Assistant Coach Award. The organization presented O’Brien with the award at the 2018 Joe Walsh NEIBA All–Star Game. It is the first honor for O’Brien and first for a Suffolk baseball coach in the 13 years of the distinguished award. Coaching expertise, recruiting, loyalty to the program and respect for the players and the game are some of the many criteria examined when reviewing the candidates for the NEIBA Kevin Burr Assistant Coach Award, but the most important standards are measuring active assistant coaches to the integrity and dedication to the game of college baseball that Coach Burr demonstrated throughout his storied career at Tufts. In 2018, O’Brien wrapped up his 15th season as an assistant coach for the Rams. O’Brien works primarily with the blue–and– gold’s pitching staff. “John has been a staple to our program’s success for well over the past decade,” said Head Coach Anthony Del Prete. “John’s commitment and passion for the game of baseball has been exemplified by his ability to coach and teach our athletes to perform at a high level. He is very deserving of this honor in recognition of his dedication to our student–athletes and to our program’s continued accomplishments.”

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The Rams exceled on the hill this season, putting together a staff ERA of 4.39. It reflected in the overall results for the Rams, as Suffolk put together its best league ledger 13–1 on the way to fourpeat GNAC Championship and the program’s fourth consecutive NCAA DIII trip. Suffolk also picked up GNAC Player of the Year in senior centerfielder Brady Chant with 17 Rams taking home all–league accolades with four hurlers earning all-league status in Charles Batchelder (second team), Mark Fusco (second team), Ryan Pordes (third team) and Kevin Sinatra (third team). When playing for the banner once again, Suffolk went on to the pen and called upon the talents of junior relief pitcher Jake Flax to help secure the crown for the blue–and–gold. The righthander did just that has he had a hand in each of the Rams’ tourney victories including a save effort in the title tilt en route to GNAC Tournament MVP honors. Since O’Brien’s arrival to Suffolk in 2004 the Rams have brought home six GNAC Championship titles (2005, 2009, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2017) and advanced to the NCAA DIII Regional Tournament six times including the program’s first–ever back–to–back trips in 2015 and 2016 and a historic run in 2017. Additionally, he was on the sidelines for the blue–and–gold’s ECAC New England crown in 2014. Throughout his tenure, O’Brien has worked with four GNAC Pitchers of the Year — Steve Durant (2008), Alex Torres (2011), Worth Walrod (2016) and Chuck Gibson (2017). Under O’Brien’s tutelage four Suffolk pitchers have gone on to sign professional contracts — Del Prete (Evansville Otters ’05), Mike Rigazio (Charlotte County Red Fish ’07), Rony Mercadeo (Brockton Rox ’08) and Reid Jackson (Brockton Rox ’09). O’Brien is a 1994 graduate of Northeastern University where he was named all-conference and All–New England his senior season. Throughout the summer of 1992 he dealt for the Wareham Gateman of the prestigious Cape Cod Baseball League and continued his player days professionally in the Frontier League in 1993 and 1994. He also spent time overseas in Europe playing for the Dutch League Haarlem, the Netherlands in 1995 and DSS Honkbal Club.

U N I V E R S I T Y

HOLMES NAMED CoSIDA ACADEMIC ALL–AMERICAN

Taylor Holmes of the Suffolk softball team has made history

history behind Angela Belanger, who achieved the feat in

as the first–ever Academic All–American in the program’s

2006.

34–year history as the senior earned a spot on the 2018 Google Cloud Academic All–America Division III Third–Team,

Additionally, Holmes is the first–ever female student–athlete

as selected by the College Sports Information Directors of

in Suffolk history to claim Academic All–America honors from

America (CoSIDA).

CoSIDA. Men’s basketball’s Brian Small is the Rams’ only male student–athlete to garner the nod, earning such laurels in

Holmes, who hails from Ashford, Connecticut, recently

2006–07, and was the lone blue–and–gold competitor to hold

completed her undergraduate studies as a double major

such status until Holmes.

in accounting and big data and business analytics with an impressive 3.95 GPA. The Ashford, Connecticut native claimed

Of the 33 members of the 2018 Google Cloud Academic All–

a spot on the NFCA All–Northeast Region Third Team and All–

America Division III Softball Team, 25 have at least a 3.90 GPA

GNAC First Team after leading the Rams inside the circle with

with 11 student-athletes maintaining a 4.00 GPA (or better) as

a 1.91 ERA and 58 strikeouts over 66.0 innings of action in 13

either undergraduate or graduate students. Holmes is one of

appearances and 12 starts.

two GNAC student–athletes to earn a spot on the prestigious team with Johnson & Wale’s Katie Rufo representing the

The RHP went unbeaten in the regular season, helping

league on the first team.

Suffolk to its third GNAC regular season crown in the last four seasons and aided in a conference championship run in the league’s postseason tournament. Holmes is the first–ever Suffolk softball player to earn Academic All–America status after becoming the second–ever student–athlete to earn all–district laurels in the program | 140 |2017–18 YEAR IN REVIEW

TAYLOR HOLMES IS THE SECOND–EVER SUFFOLK STUDENT–ATHLETE TO GARNER COSIDA ACDAEMIC ALL–AMERICAN HONORS AND FIRST SINCE MEN’S BASKETBALL’S BEN SMALL IN 2006–07.

Ram Nation’s class of 2018 Shayne Bailey Georgia Bourikas David Campisano Cayla Cecchini Brady Chant Seth Coiley Madison Eucalitto Jake Flax Devlin Frost Mark Fusco Zach Grogan Paulo Guedes Jessica Harmon Brooke Heathco Patrick Hennessy Taylor Holmes Jack Jenkins

Men’s Hockey Women’s Basketball Men’s Cross Country / Track & Field Women’s Soccer Baseball Baseball Softball Baseball Softball Baseball Baseball Men’s Cross Country / Track & Field Women’s Soccer Women’s Soccer Men’s Golf Softball Men’s Hockey Michelle Kearney Women’s Cross Country / Track & Field Sam Kent Men’s Hockey Sydney Littlefield Softball Mike Luntadila Men’s Soccer Jennifer Martin Women’s Soccer Amberly Mendes Women’s Soccer Alexandra Nagri Women’s Basketball / Women’s Soccer Jacquelyn Nakamura Women’s Tennis Erika Nelson Women’s Soccer Meghan O’Regan Women’s Soccer Paola Ortez Women’s Soccer Ryan Pordes Baseball Isabel Rathlev Women’s Tennis Jessica Rexrode Volleyball Ankit Shrestha Men’s Soccer Greg Speliotis Baseball Delaney Sylvester Softball J.B. Sweeney Men’s Hockey Ali Yamakaitis Softball

U N I V E R S I T Y

RAMS REFLECT The 2017 Rams Reflect is the second in a series of annual collections. Senior captains and representatives of Suffolk teams were invited to contribute viewpoints based on personal experience from both their senior seasons and full varsity careers at Suffolk.

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JEFF STONE ANNOUNCEMENTS RETIREMENT

Jeff Stone, Head Athletic Trainer for the Suffolk University

A recognizable face in the athletic training world both

Athletics Department since 2004 has announced he will retire

regionally and nationally, Stone has built a lengthy resume

this summer concluding his 14–year tenure at the institution.

and career. In 2012 he was inducted into the National Athletic Trainers’ Association (NATA) Hall of Fame. The award is the

Stone has been responsible for the care and well–being of

associations and the profession’s highest honor for athletic

Suffolk’s student–athletes, a department that has grown from

trainers who exemplify the mission of the NATA through

12 intercollegiate varsity sports teams when he was hired to 19

significant, lasting contributions that enhance the quality of

teams and 250–plus student–athletes in 2017–18. As Suffolk’s

health care provided by athletic trainers.

lone full–time athletic trainer, Stone focused on the care and prevention, management, evaluation and treatment of athletic

In 2011, Stone was inducted into the Athletic Trainers of

injuries.

Massachusetts (ATOM) Hall of Fame becoming the 14th inductee into the organization’s prestigious class. Stone has

Director of Athletics Cary McConnell praised Stone for his

been a member of ATOM since its inception in 1981. He was

commitment to Suffolk’s student–athletes. “On behalf of

President from 1994–1996, Secretary from 1989–1992 and

the Suffolk Athletic Department we congratulate Jeff on his

served on ATOM’s Executive Board for 10 years. He was the

retirement. We will miss Jeff’s hard work, commitment to

ATOM Athletic Trainer of the Year in 1992, and was awarded

Suffolk’s student–athletes. But, we are thrilled for his next

the Kerkor “Koko” Kassabian Service Award (for meritorious

chapter. On behalf of our staff, we appreciate his dedication

service to the Athletic Training profession in Massachusetts)

and devotion to ensuring our student–athletes have the ability

in 2009. During his tenure, he was also the Association’s

to perform through the resources and support he provides

Newsletter Editor.

and wish him luck in his future endeavors.”

U N I V E R S I T Y

Stone on his retirement from Suffolk University Athletics after 14 most dedicated and professional service years to student-athletes and the care and treatment that he has provided in such a highly devoted manner. Jeff has elevated the athletic training services at Suffolk University in such a manner that it has become a template for all other athletic training programs in not only the Great Northeast Athletic Conference but also throughout so many other Eastern Collegiate Athletic Conference and National Collegiate Athletic Association institutions. This can be evidenced by his multiple GNAC Athletic Trainer of the Year awards as well as the recipient of the Athletic Trainers of Massachusetts and the National Athletic Trainers Association “Trainer of the Year” recognitions.” While at Suffolk, Stone oversaw and implemented many programs and initiatives to benefit the student-athlete Stone was also named as one of the National Athletic Trainers’ Association’s 2011 Most Distinguished Athletic Trainer (MDAT) award recipients. This award recognizes outstanding dedication and service to the athletic training profession. Candidates for the award must have held the certified athletic trainer (ATC) credential, conferred by the Board of Certification, for at least 20 years; have been recognized for service to the profession of athletic training at the local, state, national and/or international level; exhibited distinguished service as a certified athletic trainer; and have been recognized for unique contributions to the profession of athletic training not acknowledged elsewhere. Earlier that year, Stone was the recipient of the Cramer Award for outstanding service and dedication to the Eastern Athletic Trainers Association (EATA). The Great Northeast Athletic Conference (GNAC) has honored Stone on three occasions (2008, 2011, 2015) with their Athletic Trainer of the Year award. Stone served as the athletic training liaison to the conference athletic directors council. “A collective well done Jeff from the many that you have ministered to at Suffolk University and beyond,” said Emeritus Director of Athletics James Nelson, who hired Stone back in 2004. “Congratulations and thank you to Jeff | 144 |2017–18 YEAR IN REVIEW

experience and utilized surrounding campus resources. Stone has been able to coordinate a strong working relationship with the staff at Massachusetts General Hospital Sports Medicine Center. Their staff are licensed, certified athletic trainers, orthopedic surgeons and physicians holding specialty degrees. This association with MGH gives Suffolk University student–athletes access to all the resources of a world class hospital just across the street from the Ridgeway Building. MGH Sports Medicine & Sports Physical Therapy provides the medical care for the Boston Red Sox, New England Patriots, Boston Bruins and the New England Revolution. Stone has also overseen the electrocardiogram (ECG) testing program for all prospective student–athletes at Suffolk University. In collaboration with the MGH staff, the program requires that any new participants complete a heart activity prior to stepping on the field of competition. Suffolk is one of just three intercollegiate programs in the New England region to require such testing. He also served as an advisor for “Headucation” which is a student–sponsored organization that raises awareness about concussions and head injuries and connects students to the appropriate health and wellness departments on campus. He has also put together informative sport specific workshops for student–athletes including ACL/ Knee prevention injuries for female athletes and UCL/elbow injuries for baseball.

Suffolk University Dean of Students Ann Coyne wished Stone

at Ashland High School, Framingham State College, Natick

well in his retirement; “Jeff Stone has tirelessly supported

High School, Marian High School, and the Reggie Lewis Track

Suffolk Athletics for many years. Countless student athletes

and Athletic Center. He is an annual volunteer for both the

have benefitted from his care and concern. His ability to

BayState Games and Boston Marathon. He was featured in

implement cutting edge best practices has contributed to

Sports Illustrated’s April 21, 2014 issue for his continued work

the growth of Suffolk’s athletic training program. Jeff will

as a volunteer with the annual race. Stone has worked as an

be missed by students, colleagues, competitors and the

official at the mile–3 marker outside of his Ashland home for

University alike. We wish him the very best.”

the past four decades.

Head Baseball Coach Anthony Del Prete added; “Jeff’s efforts

Stone, a resident of Ashland, recently completed his six–year

and commitment to our student–athletes have enabled them

tenure as Director of District One–New England, representing

to excel on the playing fields and also created an environment

over 2,000 athletic trainers and athletic training students in

where they could be successful outside as well. His ability to

New England. He also served as the region’s representative

create the necessary resources available has helped provide

to the Board of Directors of the National Athletic Trainers

our teams the ability to compete at a high level. He has been

Association (NATA) from 2004–2010.

a terrific resource and colleague and we will miss him in the dugout, but wish him well in the future.” Jeff Stone is one of the first graduates of Northeastern University’s Athletic Training Education Program, having graduated in 1976. Outside of his work at Suffolk University, Stone serves as the Medical Coordinator for the Massachusetts Bay State Games. Stone has worked as an athletic trainer U N I V E R S I T Y

WOMEN’S GOLF EMPIRE 8 SPRING ACADEMIC

For the second straight semester Suffolk women’s golf has

sponsored sport. In addition, the student-athlete must display

been recognized for its accomplishments inside the classroom

positive conduct on and off campus and be enrolled full-time

as the second–year program earned Empire 8 Academic Team

at the member institution. Suffolk saw three Rams honored

distinction, while the trio of Nicole Antonucci, Aine Dillon

for the second time in as many semesters with Antonucci and

and McKenzie McGrath all earned spots on the conference’s

Dillon earning the feat in each of the semesters, while McGrath

President’s List.

picked up the accolade for the first time in her career.

Jay Parker’s Rams have brought home the academic accolade

The academic success comes on the heels of a standout

in both semesters it has been eligible after joining the Empire

second season for the women’s golf program, who finished

8 ranks in the program’s second varsity season in the Fall of

as runner up at the Empire 8 Championships in the fall

2017. In order to achieve the feat, the team must combine for

before taking home the NEIGA Title a weekend later. In the

a grade point average of 3.2 or higher for the spring semester.

New England Championship Antonucci, Brooke Chapman,

Suffolk’s six-player roster totaled a 3.419 GPA for the Spring of

and McGrath became the first Suffolk golfer’s, both men or

2018 to become one of 122 Empire 8 teams taking home the

women, to take home All–New England honors and did so in

recognition.

first team fashion. The Rams carried their fall success into the spring where they captured the Westfield State Invitational

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title.

SUFFOLK’S CAROL MAGGIO AWARD

Suffolk softball’s Delaney Sylvester has been tabbed the 2017-

softball players in the program’s 34–year history. Garnering

18 recipient of the Carol Maggio Departmental Recognition

her fourth all–region honor this season, she is the first Ram to

Award.

take home All–NFCA nods in each of her four campaigns and is the fourth–ever play to garner a pair of first–team all–region

The award is dedicated in honor of Carol Maggio, the

nods. Also on her extensive athletic accomplishments is 2018

department’s longtime Administrative Assistant who served

GNAC Player of the Year, four all–league accolades (three

the Rams for over 18 years and is given to a person(s) who

first-team nods) and a pair of GNAC All–Tournament Team

has been a valuable asset in the day–to–day operations of the

selections.

Athletic Department. One to never rest on her laurels she continued to carve away When not holding down her spot as the backstop for the

at the Rams’ record books and reset them in her senior

softball squad, Sylvester quickly became an everyday presence

season. After claiming the GNAC’s triple crown in 2018 —

throughout the Athletic Department.

leading the conference in batting average (.467), homers (10) and RBI (45) – she sealed her spot in Suffolk’s record books,

Her reliable qualities on the softball diamond transferred

most notably sitting atop the hits list with 231 to her credit.

to the Department at a time in which it was growing with

Sylvester appears on nearly every offensive chart and holds

the opening of the Michael and Larry Smith Fitness Center,

the second spot in homers (32), RBI (167) and total bases

renovation of the state–of–the-art varsity weight room and the

(370).

addition of six new varsity sports. No matter the task, big or small, Sylvester helped fill holes throughout the department

Over the course of her career, Sylvester led Suffolk to

and has been an invaluable asset that will be truly missed.

three GNAC regular season titles and a pair of conference championship contest appearances. A member of the

Sylvester’s work ethic across the department was second to

winningest class in Suffolk softball history, she was a crucial

none to her efforts on the softball diamond. The Worcester,

member of the Rams’ winningest team (33–9) in 2016 and

Massachusetts, native graduated in May with a Bachelor’s of

another 30–plus win season as a senior in 2018.

Science in Biochemistry as one of the most decorated Suffolk U N I V E R S I T Y

SUFFOLK’S CHARLES MELANSON AWARD

Greg Speliotis of the Suffolk baseball team has been named

of one-run victories including an extra-inning quarterfinals win

the 2017-18 recipient of the Suffolk Athletic Department’s

over Lasell, Speliotis showed composure, batting .384 (5–13)

Charles Melanson Unsung Hero Award.

with one RBI and three runs scored to help the Mutts raise the banner once again and seal the Class of 2018’s spot in Suffolk

Given annually in honor of the late Charles Melanson, who

baseball’s history.

volunteered countless hours to the Athletic Department as a team manager, the award is presented to a student-athlete

Speliotis’ leadership on the field will not be the only absence

whose contribution to the Athletic Department exemplifies the

felt in the fall as the Entrepreneurship major was a constant

attributes of an unsung hero; a selfless individual(s), who is

presence across the Athletic Department as a student-worker.

often uncredited. Speliotis embodies this on the field and off.

He excelled in everything that was asked of him and is highly respected among the staff. His knowledge about the inner

As a constant in the lineup as the Rams’ designated hitter, the two–time all–conference selection, product picked up the pace at just the right time in in big moments helping the blue– and–gold raise four consecutive GNAC Trophies to make four straight trips to the NCAA DIII Regional stage. In 2018 as a senior, Speliotis turned around a sluggish start just in time for conference play where the right–handed hitter put together a .314 average at the dish with a .385 on–base percentage to help the Rams secure the regular season title with the most conference triumphs (13–1) in the Anthony Del Prete era. The Salem, Massachusetts, local did not take his foot off the gas when tournament play came as he played a key role in the Rams’ fourth consecutive GNAC crown. In an edge of the seat run to Suffolk’s eighth overall title with a trio | 148 | 2017–18 YEAR IN REVIEW

workings of the department will be greatly missed

Chant Looking to take next step

Original Article was courtesy of Alex Sponseller of the Cranston

same guys every day while you’re preparing and then the season

Herald.

is a grind. It’s a blast.”

Brady Chant knows a thing or two about being successful on the

How will Chant go from a Division III program to the pros? Trying

baseball diamond.

out for independent leagues will be the first step.

The Bishop Hendricken alum was part of consecutive state title

Chant has been working on his game and preparing for a handful

wins during his junior and senior campaigns with the Hawks and

of tryouts over the next few weeks, including a visit with the

would later help Suffolk University win four straight conference

Frontier League.

championships. “It’s kind of a weird process, you don’t really know how to go Chant will now face his greatest challenge so far: playing at the

about it or at least I didn’t. I had my coach send out some emails,

professional level.

I sent some, I found a couple of tryouts and they told me to come through. I still don’t fully know how the process works but

Chant is happy with what he accomplished at Suffolk, where he

I’ll see (this) week,” said Chant. “I’m going to attend a couple

finished with a career batting average of .339. “(I accomplished)

of tryouts in independent leagues in the next couple of weeks.

everything I wanted to and more, it was the best experience

It’s going to be high-level, I’ve been trying to see as much hard

of my life. I grew a ton. My high school career wasn’t very

pitching as I can. It’s just a matter of how well I perform.”

successful, obviously Hendricken is a really good program so I only really played my senior year. We won a few championships

Suffolk coach Anthony Del Prete has confidence in Chant and

but I only really played for one year. College was completely

appreciates what he accomplished for the Rams.

different, I was starting pretty much every game,” said Chant, who will miss competing for the Rams. “I’m going to miss

“Brady made a tremendous impact on our program. He helped

competing with the guys day in and day out. You’re with the

guide us to four straight NCAA appearances and conference

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championships. He is a great kid with great character and was one of the best players to ever play for our program. He is a perfect example of a player who went under the radar coming out of high school and went to a Division III program, worked at his game and challenged himself and developed over four years and maximized his talent and skill level,” said Del Prete. Del Prete also feels that Chant has the drive and work ethic to be successful. “I think to move on and play at the next level you obviously have to have the talent and skill set, but you also have to have the drive and passion to do it. You either need to be all in or out. I feel Brady is passionate about baseball and is such a great competitor that he will succeed if given the chance,” said Del Prete. “I think he’s young enough to where he can still improve and get better and make a career at the next level. He definitely has the skill set to play. My advice to Brady would be to play as long as you can, enjoy your experience and have fun playing.” Chant hopes to take what he learned from his time at Hendricken and Suffolk and apply it in the next phase of his journey, whether on the diamond or off of it. “I learned about winning. The last six years I have been a part of winning programs. That’s a huge thing to have,” said Chant. “I have been thrilled with my baseball career to this point, anything now would just be a bonus.”

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CHANT’S GOLDEN

Suffolk baseball senior centerfielder Brady Chant has been

Chant started all 44 games for the Rams during his senior

named to the Rawlings/ABCA Division III Gold Glove Team.

season. The lead–off hitter paced Suffolk to its fourth GNAC Crown in as many years to punch its fourth straight ticket to

The ABCA and Rawlings have awarded Gold Gloves to college

the NCAA Tournament. The 2018 GNAC Player of the year

players in the NCAA Division I, Division II and Division III as

produced team leading numbers at the plate with 60 hits on

well as NAIA annually since 2007 and Chant is the first–ever

a .349 batting average for 34 RBI to go along with 35 runs

Gold Glove winner in program history and first–ever student–

scored and 22 stolen bases.

athlete to represent the GNAC to earn the distinction. The Business Open major, who collected seven all-region The Warwick, Rhode Island, native was recognized as one of

honors and four all-league accolades across his four-year

Division III’s best defensive outfielders after playing errorless

career, left his place in the Rams record book as the all-time

baseball across Suffolk’s 44 contests over the 2018 campaign.

leader in triples (25), total bases (362) and at bats (687). He

The four-time GNAC Gold Glove recipient successfully played

also appears in the second spot in all-time hits (233), just five

126 total chances in center with 123 putouts and three outfield

shy of the record (238), doubles (43) and stolen bases (68).

assists for an unblemished 1.000 fielding percentage. Over the course of his record setting career, Chant put together a .990 fielding percentage with just five errors in 484 total chances.

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SUFFOLK’S CHARLES LAW AWARD

Suffolk baseball senior Brady Chant and Alexandra Nagri of

accolade resume longer than nearly every other Ram before

the Rams’ women’s basketball and soccer teams have been

him, graduated as the all–time leader in triples (25), total

tabbed the 2017-18 Charles Law Student–Athlete Award

bases (362) and at bats (687). Throughout his senior season

honorees.

in 2018, he chased the all–time hits record, but came up five knocks shy, sliding into second all–time with 233 career hits. In

The recipient(s) of this distinguished award is recognized

the process became the fifth–ever Ram to eclipse the 200–hit

in honor of the late Charles Law, whose work ethic and due

plateau. He also holds second in doubles (43) and stolen bases

diligence embodied what it means to be a student-athlete;

(68), while appearing on the annals for runs scored (151) and

excel both academically and athletically.

walks (84).

Law established Suffolk University’s Athletic program in 1946

The two–year captain’s individual accomplishments guided

and remained as the University’s Athletic Director for 33 years.

Suffolk to four straight NCAA appearances, including a historic

Throughout that time, he coached the Rams’ basketball team

run in 2017, and GNAC glory four times in as many years.

for three decades, winning the admiration of his players and

Along the way, he was named an All–American Honorable

peers as “Dean of New England Basketball Coaches” and

Mention by D3Baseball.com, picked up three first–team all–

directed his last two teams to NCAA Division III post-season

region selections by both D3Baseball.com and the NEIBA in

tournament play to complete his career with 295 victories.

conjunction with the American Baseball Coaches Association

He also served as the President and Treasurer of the New

(ABCA) and Rawlings and was tabbed the 2018 GNAC Player

England Basketball Coaches Association and was nominated

of the Year.

for membership to the Citizen Savings Athletic Foundation’s Coaches Hall of Fame.

A fixture in centerfield since 2015, Chant, who appeared in the most games (177) in a Suffolk baseball jersey, he was one

Chant’s legacy will be remembered for many years to come

of the most consistent fielder’s in the Rams’ history. In 484

as the future Hall of Famer was one of the best ball players

total chances, the four-time all-league player, made just five

to wear blue-and-gold in the program’s 71–year history. The

errors for an impressive .990 career fielding percentage. More

evidence is all in the numbers as the centerfielder, who has an

impressive, he saved his best for last with a perfect showing

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in center as a senior, successfully playing 126 total chances with 123 putouts and three outfield assists for an unblemished 1.000 fielding percentage en route to becoming the first Ram and first GNAC student–athlete to earn Rawlings/ABCA Gold Glove honors in 2018. For his efforts in the field throughout his career he was awarded a GNAC Gold Glove in each of his four seasons, the first Ram to achieve the acknowledgement in each season at Suffolk. Not only were Chant’s athletic accomplishments second to none, but he shined in the classroom as well. The Business Open major was one of 11 NCAA Division III student–athletes across New England to be honored for combined excellence academically and athletically with first–team Google Cloud Academic All–District honors presented by CoSIDA. The Warwick, Rhode Island, native achieved Dean’s List and AD Honor Roll status in each of his eight semester and graduate in May with a cumulative grade point average of 3.76. Nagri was in a class of her own. Only a handful of studentathletes can represent a University in two sports and out of those only a few excel; Nagri was the exception. The captain of both the Suffolk women’s basketball and soccer teams not only led her teams to success throughout her four years, but she did so while maintaining a double major course load in Finance and Accounting and achieving a nearly perfect grade point average of 3.926. The Salem, New Hampshire, native left the Granite State in 2014 with the idea of just playing on Ed Leyden’s basketball team, but Suffolk University gave her the opportunity to compete on both the pitch and the hardwood. It’s a good thing she did because the impact she made on both programs will be miss come next season. The two–time all–league selection, Nagri paced the Rams’ women’s soccer’s offensive unit over the course of her career and wrapped up her four–year campaign with 103 points on 46 goals and 11 helpers to sit second all-time in both points and goals.

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Her standout individual career led the Rams to multiple successes including three trips to the conference tournament highlighted by a semifinal run in 2016. Another memorable moment that will go in the record books came Sept. 27, 2017 when the 5–foot–1 forward put away the game–winner in a 2–0 victory over league powerhouse Lasell to help the blue– and–gold not only take down the Lasers for the first–time in program history, but became the first league team to defeat and shutout the Lasers since 2012. When Nagri traded her cleats in for sneaks, she did not miss a beat. A constant in the Rams’ starting five since her sophomore campaign she took on the unsung hero role of sorts. She did not always provide an offensive punch, but her tenacious defense, knowledge of the game and her leadership showed in other ways to help Suffolk to four consecutive GNAC postseason appearances including a championship run as a senior in 2017–18. On the way to the title tilt, her leadership helped the Rams do what only one team has done prior, defeat Emmanuel as Suffolk took down its archrival in the semifinals, 73–68, to advance to the championship for the fifth time in program history. Nagri joined an elite group of Rams Feb. 1, 2018 when she appeared in her 100th collegiate contest becoming just the 19th player to do so. She capped off her career with 691 points, 209 assists and 166 rebounds over 103 contests. In the Fall of 2017, Nagri made history in Suffolk women’s soccer’s 11–year history as the first–ever Ram to garner CoSIDA Academic All–District status for her work on the field and in the classroom. She is one of 12 Suffolk student–athletes to garner the honor in their careers joining Chant.

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McCONNELL ASSIGNED LEADING GNAC ROLE Longtime Great Northeast Athletic Conference Commissioner Joe Walsh is pleased to announce the 2018–19 leading roles for both the GNAC Presidents’ Council and Executive Committee. Anna Maria College President Mary Lou Retelle will serve as chair of the GNAC Presidents’ Council for the 2018–19 academic year, replacing Rivier University President Sister Paula Marie Buley, IHM. As the GNAC continues to promote student-athlete success, Retelle will work with Commissioner Walsh and the conference’s other 12 presidents in a strategic effort to enhance the student-athlete experience. Retelle became the first woman in more than 20 years to serve as the Anna Maria president, taking office in 2015 after first joining the school in 2011 as executive vice president. Prior to

McWilliams will also serve on the GNAC Executive Committee

that, she spent 15 years at Merrimack College and was also a

with McConnell.

consultant at Suffolk University. Prior to McConnell and Marcoux, Saint Joseph’s of Maine Buley, who helped oversee a successful 2017–18 academic year

Athletic Director Brian Curtin served as the Executive

in the GNAC, has previously served on the NCAA Division III

Committee chair, helping the conference staff and its

Chancellors/Presidents Advisory Group — the same committee

administrators enter a crucial strategic planning stage.

that Saint Joseph’s College of Maine President James Dlugos is currently a member of on a national level.

The GNAC has expanded both its core membership and

On the GNAC Executive Committee, made up by members

championship offerings in recent years. Regis (Mass.) began

of the league’s AD Council, Suffolk Director of Athletics Cary

its time as a full league member in 2017–18, while Colby

McConnell will step in as chair, replacing former Johnson &

Sawyer College became the conference’s newest core member

Wales University (RI) Director of Athletics Jamie Marcoux, who

on July 1.

in June became NCAA Division–II Assumption College’s fifth director of athletics in its 114–year history.

The GNAC also sponsored three new championship events during the 2017–18 academic year — men’s swimming & diving

McConnell’s duties will include, in conjunction with

as well as men’s and women’s outdoor track & field.

Commissioner Walsh, setting agendas and conducting AD Council meetings. He produced 17 consecutive 20-win seasons at the helm of the Suffolk baseball program before taking the reigns of the Rams athletic department in October 2014. University of Saint Joseph (Conn.) Athletic Director and Associate VP of Student Affairs Bill Cardarelli and Emmanuel College Director of Athletics and Recreation Brendan

U N I V E R S I T Y

BARRY HONORED BY CoSIDA

Four Suffolk Athletics publications designed, produced and

Suffolk’s softball media guide was tabbed “Best in the Nation”

edited by Sports Information Director Amy Barry picked up

in the Softball Guide category, while the men’s hockey media

national recognition in the 2017–18 College Sports Information

guide received “Best Cover” honors in the Fall/Winter At-

Directors of America (CoSIDA) Publication & Design Contest.

Large Guide category. In the Infographic Athlete section, the “200 Hit” graphic highlighting Brady Chant’s milestone

Winners were announced at the CoSIDA Convention at the

achievement was dubbed the runner-up. To round out the

Gaylord National Resort in National Harbor, Maryland, June

honors, the 2017-18 Baseball Schedule poster finished fifth

29, 2018. There are over 50 categories across the board in the

in the nation and first in District 1, which is made up of

annual contest, with every program at every level having the

Connecticut, Maine, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, New

opportunity to receive recognition for their work.

York, Rhode Island, Vermont and multiple Canadian provinces.

Barry and the Rams picked up five nods over four categories.

The 2017–18 award haul gives Barry and Suffolk University six

Across the College Division, which is comprised of Division

honors and awards, all of which belong to Barry, in the last

II, Division III, NAIA and NJCAA institutions, 25 different

two years for its excellence in publications, writing and overall

departments were acknowledged with at least one such

service to the media.

honor. Barry’s five tied for the sixth highest.

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MEN’S BASKETBALL EARNS NABC ACADEMIC AWARD For the second straight season, the Suffolk men’s basketball team was recognized for its efforts inside the classroom as the Rams were honored by the National Association of Basketball Coaches (NABC) with the NABC Team Academic Excellence Award for the 2017–18 season. Suffolk, which earned the honor for the second time in as many years, was one of two members of the Great Northeast Athletic Conference (GNAC) to earn the distinction with Saint Joseph’s (Maine) joining the blue–and–gold on the distinguished list. In order to achieve NABC Team Academic Excellence Award status, which started in 2012–13, programs must achieve a cumulative grade point average of 3.0 or better during the 2017–18 academic year.

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QUARTET GRABS NABC HONORS COURT

Four members of the 2017–18 Suffolk men’s basketball squad have been named to the National Association of Basketball Coaches (NABC) Honors Court, recognizing their excellence in the classroom throughout the year. Warfa Abdillahi, Jim Djema, Steven DiPrizio and Michael Hagopian, all rising seniors earned the honor for the first time in their careers. Bolstered by the foursome, Suffolk put together one of the best seasons in program history with the most wins (15) in over a decade and the highest conference victories (9) since 2005–06. The quartet helped the Rams upset the GNAC Tournament field as the sixth seed to advance to the semifinals for just the fourth time since joining the league in 1999–2000. To be eligible for the award a student–athlete must have been either a junior or senior academically and had maintained a cumulative GPA of 3.2 or higher. Suffolk’s four student– athletes are the most among GNAC honorees with both Norwich and Saint Joseph’s (Maine) seeing a trio of their student-athletes take home the feat. Suffolk has seen seven student–athletes recognized by the NABC on the Honors Court in the Jeff Juron era with Curtis Casella, Adam Chick and Caleb Unni all earning the recognition Juron’s first season, 2015–16. | 158 | 2017–18 YEAR IN REVIEW

VOLLEYBALL PICKS UP AVCA ACADEMIC AWARD For the first time in Suffolk volleyball history the team was acknowledged for its success inside the classroom by the American Volleyball Coaches Association (AVCA) with the Rams earning AVCA Team Academic Award status for the 2017–18 season. The award, which was initiated in the 1992-93 academic year, honors collegiate and high school volleyball teams that displayed excellence in the classroom during the school year by maintaining at least a 3.30 cumulative team grade point average on a 4.0 scale or a 4.10 cumulative team GPA on a 5.0 scale. Suffolk is one of 973 programs honored with the recognition with the NCAA Division III 173 honorees landing second total after the Girls High School division took first with 358 recipients. The Rams are one of four GNAC programs to take home the distinction. GNAC counterparts joining Suffolk are on the list was Johnson & Wales, Simmons and Saint Joseph’s (Maine). In the program’s 25-year history, over 1,000 different schools have earned the award with 8,461 awards handed out total. The Rams took home the feat for the first time after combining for a 3.44 GPA for the 2017-18 academic year with all, but two student-athletes on the 16-player roster achieving over a 3.00 GPA.

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THANK YOU RAM NATION

To the Entire Suffolk Community and the Inhabitants of “Ram Nation”: As you have probably heard by now, I submitted my retirement letter to Suffolk and to the Athletic Department, effective June 30, 2018 - I’m sorry that I didn’t have the chance to give each of you a personal good-bye, but this letter will serve as a heartfelt sendoff … in essence, I have packed up my medical kit and turned in my keys after a 14-year run on the sidelines - yes, “Stoney has left the building”… My tenure at Suffolk has completed an almost 45-year journey as an Athletic Trainer, with stops at Ashland High School, Framingham State University, Natick High School, Marian High School and the Reggie Lewis Track & Athletic Center. As you can see, Suffolk wasn’t my first rodeo … there were a lot of athletes and tape before I got to Ridgeway! It has been a distinct pleasure and a privilege to attend to the sports medical needs of innumerable student-athletes at Suffolk from 2004-2018, and to serve countless administrators, coaches and staff in the Athletic Department of the “RAMS”. What a great journey it has been - including eight NCAA Division III appearances and over 20 trips to the GNAC Finals in several sports! Of particular note, I want to thank Cary McConnell and “Coach” Jim Nelson for allowing me to care for all of you, as well as permitting me to serve my profession as a leader in the Great Northeast Athletic Conference (GNAC), the Athletic Trainers of Massachusetts (ATOM), the Eastern Athletic Trainers Association (EATA) and the National Athletic Trainers Association (NATA). This call to service allowed me to broaden my horizons, enhance my professional education and to be afforded honors and awards at the state, regional and national levels - all while honoring Suffolk University! I look back with pride on the sports health care I have been able to provide my teams over the past 14 years, with the help of several per diem athletic trainers (Steve Cronin, Debbie White-Lyons, Meghan Tracey, Jen Semle, Flo Russo and Jess Meiley), the SU Campus Police, the SU Counseling, Health & Wellness Center, as well as the superb medical care from the MGH Sports | 160 |2017–18 YEAR IN REVIEW

Medicine Department and MGH Sports Physical Therapy. You will never know how lucky you all were to have that the medical care that some schools (and pro sports teams) wish they had! The words to Billy Joel’s “Piano Man” probably explain it best. I feel like my work as an athletic trainer mirrored Billy Joel’s famous song at the keyboard. My forty-plus years as an athletic trainer has always revolved around my patients (nee: student-athletes). My existence has always been an extension of the folks I treat…to treat people the way you would like to be treated. My athletic training “ministry” has always been targeted as a refuge and salvation to those who I have taken care of- be it in Ridgeway 209, on the field, in Regan Gym, or wherever my medical kit and AED were located. Through it all, I have ever tried to be the voice of reason and clarity - providing counsel and patience while showing empathy and sensibility … all the while mixed with a dose of experience, common sense and a devilish sense of humor … whether you wanted to listen or not! The last line of “Piano Man” says it al l…”And you got us feeling alright.” Hopefully, I have treated all of you with dignity and respect and have been a friend to all … it was never easy to tell someone that they couldn’t play due to an injury. However, it was very satisfying to watch that player come back from that same injury and excel in competition. In addition to my athletic responsibilities, I have had the unique opportunity to work with the SU students and community through the Office of Students Affairs…from Move-In Day in August to Graduation in May of each year. I have always thought that service to the University, in any form, makes our campus that much stronger. I owe a lot to my mentors and friends, as well as my family, who have molded me to be the person I am today. I retire from Suffolk with gratitude and a strong sense of accomplishment. I feel a validation for the care I have given to the 19 sports teams and their coaches … as well as to all of my student-athletes since 2004. It has been an honor to have been a part of your teams and shared in your success, both on and off the field. I am not retiring from life ... I look forward to new chapters in my journey…including track officiating and interests in athletic training history and memorabilia collecting … you may even see “Coach” and me sitting in the corner of Ridgeway Gym … just don’t confuse us for Statler and Waldorf of the Muppets!! Thanks again … take care … GO RAMS! Stoney

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BARRY NAMED GNAC SID OF THE YEAR

Amy Barry, Suffolk University’s Sports Information Director,

GoSuffolkRams.com for a more user-friendly, visually

was honored by the Great Northeast Athletic Conference

appealing look. Her branding skills helped engagement over

(GNAC) as the 2017–18 GNAC SID of the Year.

the Rams’ social media pages on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter, while her hashtag development of Ram Nation created

The annual honor, which was established in 2008, recognizes

a culture for the department.

outstanding sports information professionals as chosen by SIDs in the conference.

In addition to day–to–day and game–day tasks, she spearheaded two initiatives including Rams Reflections, a

“I am extremely humbled to receive this recognition from my

personal reflection from seniors and captains of Suffolk teams

conference colleagues,” Barry said. “Necessary thanks goes

to share personal experiences from their student–athlete

to my talented GNAC counterparts who I could not succeed

careers, and the department’s involvement in the White

without. I thank the coaches and staff at Suffolk who make this

Ribbon Day movement in 2017.

job easier, the student–athletes who make gameday a joy to cover and Director of Athletics Cary McConnell, who always

Barry’s conference acknowledgement comes on the heels of

gives full support and encouragement.”

national recognition as four of her publications gathered five awards in the 2017-18 College Sports Information Director

Barry joined Suffolk’s Athletic Department in 2015 and

Association’s (CoSIDA) Publication & Design Contest. Among

wrapped up her third year with the blue–and–gold in 2018.

the bunch was the 2018 Softball Media Guide and the 2017–18 Men’s Hockey Media Guide, which were tabbed “Best in the

Through her short time in Beacon Hill, Barry has transformed

Nation” and “Best Cover,” respectively. The 2017-18 award haul

Suffolk’s Athletic Department through the visual and written

gives Barry and Suffolk University six honors and awards in

word. She has given Ram Nation an insider’s glimpse

the national design competition over the last two years, all of

at multiple programs history and upcoming seasons

which belong to Barry, for excellence in publications, writing

through innovative designed media guides and redesigned

and overall service to the media.

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Barry’s roots in the field came way of Columbia’s Ivy League foe, Harvard University where she worked as an Athletic Communications Assistant for the 2013–14 athletic year. While working with the Crimson, she aided the Office of Athletic Communications who produces content for one of the largest Division I athletic departments in the country. Along with assistant in the publicity for basketball, football, ice hockey and lacrosse, she served as the primary contact for men’s and women’s fencing, coed and women’s sailing, women’s tennis, and men’s volleyball. Barry also played an intricate role in growing Harvard athletics’ social media platforms.

“The Suffolk Athletic Department is thrilled for Amy being named the GNAC SID of the Year,” McConnell said. “It is exciting to see her receive the recognition she deserves. Her work over the past three years has been remarkable for the promotion of our student-athletes with cutting edge graphics, social media promotions … just all around first class professional work.” No stranger to Boston, Barry returned to Beantown after serving a one-year stint as Assistant Director of Athletic Communications at Columbia University. She brought with her four years of Division I experience in the athletic media relations field. During her time in the Big Apple, Barry was the media relations contact for several sport teams including the men’s and women’s fencing programs, who not only captured their respective 2015 Ivy League titles, but also combined for the 2015 NCAA Fencing Championship. She was also the media contact for the 2015 Ivy League champion men’s tennis team, women’s basketball, women’s tennis and women’s volleyball teams. Barry led the effort to bring behind the scene footage of select athletic events to Lions fans and was the author and statistician behind each of her sports broadcasts. Atop of her sport-specific responsibilities, she was the key ingredient in enhancing the Lions social media presence on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter. Barry led the athletic department’s social media drive on the University’s Giving Day in October

Prior to her role as an assistant, Barry interned with the Crimson’s Office of Athletic Communications for two years where she contributing to her media relations efforts for a variety of Harvard’s 42 varsity teams. In addition to day–to– day and game–day tasks, Barry played a key role at the 2012 NCAA Men’s Lacrosse Championships hosted by Harvard at Gillette Stadium. The Manchester, New Hampshire, product worked as Sports Information Director of the Boston Blades, a professional women’s hockey team in the Canadian Women’s Hockey League, for the 2012–13 season. As the media liaison she produced various communication materials including media guides, game notes, press releases, while also keeping statistics at all the Blades home contests during their first regular and Clarkson Cup championship season. A 2012 Magna Cum Laude graduate of Salem State University, Barry earned a Bachelor’s of Science in communication with a minor in business. A four–year letterwinner for the Vikings’ women’s basketball team, Barry served as captain of the squad for two seasons, while also holding titles of President of the Student–Athlete Advisory Committee and Sports Editor of The Log. Her excellence on the court, in the classroom and community was rewarded upon graduation as a Silver Key recipient. Barry furthered her education at Southern New Hampshire University, where she completed her Masters of Arts in communications in December 2014.

2014 to help the department raise over $2 million dollars.

U N I V E R S I T Y

WOMEN’S TENNIS DUO EARNS ITA ACADEMIC AWARD

Juniors Delaney Dunlap and Meghan French of the Suffolk

French, meanwhile, played at the lower half of the ladder for

women’s tennis team earned ITA Scholar–Athlete accolades

Suffolk in her third season in blue–and–gold. She picked up

for their impressive performances over 2017–18.

a pair of single wins over the course of the season and was successful in doubles play with senior Jacquelyn Nakamaura

To achieve the feat, a student–athlete must maintain a 3.5 grade point average on a 4.0 scale and varsity letter status. French was recognized for the second straight season, while Dunlap brought home the honor for the first time in her career. The pair joined an elite group of Suffolk student-athletes to be recognized for their successful studies and two of 12 students from GNAC schools on the national list comprised of over 4,328 student–athletes across five divisions. Johnson & Wales saw seven representatives, while Regis had three. Dunlap, who joined the Rams ranks for her first season in 2017 as a junior, made the most of her collegiate debut with a spot on the All-GNAC singles first-team after leading Suffolk as its ace. She served herself to an 8-5 regular season record to lead the Rams to their 11 straight conference tournament appearance.

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MEN’S TENNIS PAIR HONORED BY ITA FOR ACADEMICS

Each season, the ITA recognizes students who maintain a 3.5 grade point average on a 4.0 scale and earn varsity letter status. The two are the first Rams honorees since a trio of Suffolk student–athletes achieved the feat in 2016. Ilarlsan Russo and Esrawi are just two of 10 GNAC student– athletes recognized by the national organization. Regis had five honorees, while Johnson & Wales saw three. Ilarslan Russo had a standout freshman season as the two– time GNAC Corvias Rookie of the Week, who also garnered GNAC Corvias Player of the Week honors once, took home GNAC Rookie of the Year after competing as the Rams’ ace in every match he competed in. For his unbeaten, 8–0 mark, which included a 3–0 league ledger, he was also named to the All–GNAC Singles First–Team. Esrawi, meanwhile, was a main ingredient to Suffolk’s most successful doubles tandem along with his partner Kevin For the first season since 2016, the Suffolk men’s tennis team

Greenman. The two went undefeated on the third court (5–0)

saw a student–athlete recognized by the Intercollegiate Tennis

and .500 (3–3) in the second slot for a team-best 8–3 doubles

Association (ITA) for success in the classroom as freshman

record. In singles, Esrawi put together a 5–6 mark over courts

Ariel Ilarslan Russo and Rami Esrawi eared ITA Scholar–

three through six.

Athlete status.

U N I V E R S I T Y

2017–18 ALL–CONFERENCE

CHARLES BATCHELDER

VERONICA BERNARDO

GEORGIA BOURIKAS

MIKHAIL BRYAN

JORDAN CASEY

BASEBALL All–GNAC Second–Team GNAC All–Sportsmanship

WOMEN’S SOCCER GNAC All–Sportsmanship

WOMEN’S BASKETBALL All–GNAC Second–Team GNAC All–Tournament

MEN’S HOCKEY All–CCC Third–Team

MEN’S SOCCER All–GNAC Third–Team

BRADY CHANT

ELENA CISNEROS GARCIA

SETH COILEY

BLASÉ CORMIER

MIKE DEFELICE

BASEBALL GNAC Player of the Year All–GNAC First–Team GNAC Gold Glove GNAC All–Tournament

WOMEN’S TENNIS GNAC All–Sportsmanship

BASEBALL All–GNAC First–Team

BASEBALL All–GNAC Second–Team GNAC Gold Glove GNAC All–Tournament

MEN’S TENNIS All–GNAC First–Team, Singles

JENNI–ROSE DICECCO

AINE DILLON

THOMAS DUFFY

DELANEY DUNLAP

MADISON EUCALITTO

WOMEN’S BASKETBALL GNAC Rookie of the Year GNAC All–Tournament

WOMEN’S GOLF EMPIRE 8 All–Sportswomanship

MEN’S BASKETBALL All–GNAC Second–Team GNAC All–Tournament

WOMEN’S TENNIS All–GNAC First–Team, Singles GNAC All–Tournament

SOFTBALL GNAC All–Sportsmanship

HANNAH FABIANO

STEPHEN FERRANTE

JAMES FISHER

JAKE FLAX

DEVLIN FROST

VOLLEYBALL All–GNAC Third–Team GNAC All–Sportsmanship

MEN’S GOLF GNAC All–Sportsmanship

MEN’S SOCCER All–GNAC Third–Team

BASEBALL GNAC Tournament MVP GNAC All–Tournament

SOFTBALL All–GNAC First–Team

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2017–18 ALL–CONFERENCE

MARK FUSCO

RICH GILBRIDE

PAULO GUEDES

ALEXIS HACKETT

MICHAEL HAGOPIAN

BASEBALL All-GNAC Second–Team

BASEBALL All–GNAC Third–Team GNAC Gold Glove

MEN’S CROSS COUNTRY GNAC All–Sportsmanship

WOMEN’S BASKETBALL All–GNAC Third–Team

MEN’S BASKETBALL All–GNAC Third–Team

JACKSON HINES

TAYLOR HOLMES

WILL HOPKINS

SOFTBALL All–GNAC First–Team

BASEBALL All–GNAC Third–Team

ARIEL ILARSLAN RUSSO

MARIAMA KAMARA

MEN’S SOCCER GNAC All–Sportsmanship

MICHELLE KEARNEY

TREVOR LEE

WOMEN’S CROSS COUNTRY GNAC All–Sportsmanship

BASEBALL All–GNAC Third–Team GNAC Gold Glove

ALEXANDRA NAGRI WOMEN’S BASKETBALL GNAC All–Sportsmanship

MEN’S TENNIS GNAC Rookie of the Year All–GNAC First–Team, Singles

WOMEN’S TRACK & FIELD All–GNAC First–Team

EMILY MANFRA

JENNIFER MARTIN

BRENDAN MULSON

WOMEN’S TRACK & FIELD GNAC All–Sportsmanship

WOMEN’S SOCCER All–GNAC First–Team

MEN’S BASKETBALL GNAC Rookie of the Year

ALEXANDRA NAGRI

RYAN PORDES

CAMERON POWERS

CHRISTIAN RESTREPO

WOMEN’S SOCCER All–GNAC Second–Team

BASEBALL All–GNAC Third–Team GNAC All–Tournament

MEN’S BASKETBALL GNAC All–Sportsmanship

MEN’S SOCCER All–GNAC Second–Team

U N I V E R S I T Y

2017–18 ALL–CONFERENCE

MATT SAMBUCETI

KEVIN SINATRA

MEN’S TRACK & FIELD GNAC All–Sportsmanship

BASEBALL All-GNAC Third–Team

All 47

68 GREG SPELIOTIS

DELANEY SYLVESTER

BASEBALL All–GNAC Third–Team

SOFTBALL GNAC Player of the Year All–GNAC First–Team GNAC All–Tournament

PAYTON SYLVESTER

CHARLES TANG

SOFTBALL GNAC Rookie of the Year All–GNAC First–Team

MEN’S TENNIS GNAC All–Sportsmanship

12 7 13 4 11 14

BY THE NUMBERS HONOREES For the second straight year Suffolk saw 47 student–athletes garner all–league accolades HONORS BASEBALL PLAYER OF THE YEAR MEN’S BASKETBALL ROOKIE OF THE YEAR WOMEN’S BASKETBALL ROOKIE OF THE YEAR SOFTBALL PLAYER OF THE YEAR SOFTBALL ROOKIE OF THE YEAR MEN’S TENNIS ROOKIE OF THE YEAR BASEBALL TOURNAMENT MVP FIRST TEAM SECOND TEAM THIRD TEAM GNAC GOLD GLOVES (BASEBALL) ALL–TOURNAMENT TEAM ALL–SPORTSMANSHIP

EMMA WEISSE

ALI YAMAKAITIS

ASHLEY ZULLA

WOMEN’S CROSS COUNTRY All–GNAC First–Team

SOFTBALL GNAC All–Tournament

SOFTBALL All–GNAC Third–Team GNAC All–Tournament

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RAMS RECOGNITION ········· BASEBALL

· GNAC All–Tournament Team

·· CHARLES BATCHELDER

· D3Baseball.com Team of the Week

· All–GNAC Second–Team

· GNAC All–Sportsmanship

·· MARK FUSCO

· GNAC Corvias Pitcher of the Week

· All–GNAC Second–Team

· March 19 · March 26

· May 8

·· RICH GILBRIDE

· GNAC All–Academic

· All–GNAC Third–Team

·· TIM BRIGHAM

· GNAC Gold Glove

· GNAC All–Academic

·· ZACH GROGAN

·· BRADY CHANT · ABCA/Rawlings Gold Glove

· GNAC All–Academic

· ABCA/Rawlings/NEIBA All–Region First–Team

· All–GNAC Second–Team

· D3Baseball.com All–New England First–Team

· GNAC Corvias Rookie of the Week

· D3Baseball.com Preseason All–American, Second–Team

· Preseason All–NEBJ Division III Team

·· TREVOR LEE

· NEIBA All–Star

· All–GNAC Third–Team

· GNAC Player of the Year

· GNAC Gold Glove

· All–GNAC First–Team

· GNAC All–Academic

· GNAC Gold Glove

·· RYAN PORDES

· GNAC All–Tournament Team

· All–GNAC Third–Team

· GNAC Corvias Player of the Week

· GNAC All–Tournament Team

· March 12 · April 23

· GNAC Weekly Honor Roll

· March 26

·· WILL HOPKINS

· March 12 · March 26

· GNAC Weekly Honor Roll

· April 16

·· KEVIN SINATRA

· Suffolk University Charles Law Recipient

· All–GNAC Third–Team

· Google Cloud CoSIDA Academic All–District

· GNAC Weekly Honor Roll

· GNAC All–Academic

·· SETH COILEY

· GNAC All–Academic

· All–GNAC First–Team

·· GREG SPELIOTIS

· GNAC Weekly Honor Roll

· All–GNAC Third–Team

· March 19 · April 16

· April 9 · April 23

· Suffolk University Charles Melanson Recipient

· GNAC All–Academic

·· CONNOR TROIO

·· BLASE CORMIER

· GNAC All–Academic

· All–GNAC Second–Team

·· WORTH WALROD

· GNAC Gold Glove

· GNAC All–Academic

· GNAC All–Tournament Team

········· MEN’S BASKETBALL

· GNAC Weekly Honor Roll

· April 9

·· JAKE FLAX · Jewish Sports Review DII-DIII All–American, First–Team · GNAC Tournament MVP

·· WARFA ABDILLAHI · NABC Honors Court ·· STEVEN DIPRIZIO · NABC Honors Court · GNAC All–Academic U N I V E R S I T Y

RAMS RECOGNITION ·· JIM DJEMA

· GNAC Corvias Player of the Week

· NEWBA Player of the Week

· December 18

· December 12 · December 11

· NABC Honors Court

· GNAC Corvias Player of the Week

· GNAC All–Academic

·· THOMAS DUFFY

· GNAC Weekly Honor Roll

· All–GNAC Second–Team

· GNAC All–Tournament

· HeroSports.com DIII HERO of the Week Nominee

· GNAC Weekly Honor Roll

· December 1 · January 22 · Febuary 12 · December 12

· November 20 · November 27 · January 15

· GNAC All–Academic

· Febuary 5 · Febuary 12

·· JENNI–ROSE DICECCO

· HeroSports.com DIII HERO of the Week

· November 28

· NEIBA All–Rookie Team · GNAC Rookie of the Year

·· JAMAL FIIN

· GNAC All–Tournament

· GNAC All–Academic

· NEWBA Rookie of the Week

·· MICHAEL HAGOPIAN

· All–GNAC Third–Team

· GNAC Corvias Rookie of the Week

· GNAC Weekly Honor Roll

· November 20 · December 14 · December 11

· December 18 · January 8 · February 5 · February 12

· NABC Honors Court

· February 19

· GNAC All–Academic

·· MARISSA GUDAUSKAS

·· GEORGE GRILLAKIS

· GNAC All–Academic

·· ALEXIS HACKETT

·· BRENDAN MULSON

· All–GNAC Third–Team

· GNAC Rookie of the Year

· GNAC Weekly Honor Roll

· GNAC Corvias Rookie of the Week

· November 20 · December 4 · January 15

· Febuary 5 · February 19

· December 4 · December 11 · January 22

· December 4 · December 18 · January 8 · January 29

· GNAC Weekly Honor Roll

· December 11

· December 4 · February 26

· GNAC All–Academic ·· JORDAN HIPWELL

·· RYAN O’CONNOLL

· GNAC Corvias Rookie of the Week

· GNAC All–Academic

·· CAMERON POWERS

·· ALEXANDRA NAGRI

· GNAC All–Sportsmanship

········· WOMEN’S BASKETBALL

· Suffolk University Charles Law Recipient

· January 15 · January 29

·· GEORGIA BOURIKAS

········· MEN’S CROSS COUNTRY

· NEIBA Senior All–Star

·· BRYAN ETTER

· All–GNAC Second–Team

· GNAC All–Academic

· GNAC All–Tournament

·· PAULO GUEDES

· USBWA Player of the Week

· GNAC All–Sportsmanship

· December 11

· D3Hoops.com Team of the Week | 170 | 2017–18 YEAR IN REVIEW

· GNAC All–Academic *

RAMS RECOGNITION ·· ALEXANDER MARCUS

········· WOMEN’S GOLF

· GNAC All–Academic *

·· NICOLE ANTONUCCI

·· BRIAN PATTERSON

· All–NEIGA First–Team

· GNAC All–Academic

· Empire 8 President’s List

········· WOMEN’S CROSS COUNTRY

·· ALLISON ESPINDOLA

·· BROOKE CHAPMAN

· GNAC All–Academic *

· All–NEIGA First–Team

·· MICHELLE KEARNEY

· Empire 8 President’s List

· GNAC All–Sportsmanship

· GNAC All–Academic *

·· AINE DILLON

·· EMILY MANFRA

· Empire 8 All–Sportswoman

· GNAC Corvias Runner of the Week

· Empire 8 President’s List

· September 5

· Fall 2017 · Spring 2018

· Fall 2017

· Fall 2017 · Spring 2018

· GNAC All–Academic *

·· MCKENZIE MCGRATH

·· EMMA WEISSE

· All–NEIGA First–Team

· All–GNAC First–Team

· Empire 8 President’s List

· GNAC Corvias Runner of the Week

········· MEN’S HOCKEY

· October 2

· GNAC Weekly Honor Roll

· October 16

· Spring 2018

·· NICK ABBENE · CCC Spring All–Academic

· GNAC All–Academic *

·· SHAYNE BAILEY

········· MEN’S GOLF

· CCC Spring All–Academic

·· ETHAN ABITZ

·· TOMMY BISHOP

· GNAC All–Sportsmanship

· CCC Spring All–Academic

· GNAC Weekly Honor Roll

·· MATT BUCHER

· September 18

· CCC Rookie of the Week · October 30

·· OWEN BOGGINI

· GNAC All–Sportsmanship

·· BRIAN BROOKS

· GNAC Weekly Honor Roll

· D3Hcky.com Team of the Week

· October 2

· February 14

·· DANIEL CAISSIE

·· MIKHAIL BRYAN

· GNAC All–Sportsmanship

· All–CCC Third–Team

·· STEPHEN FERRANTE

· CCC Spring All–Academic

· GNAC All–Sportsmanship

·· BRYAN ETTER

·· ANDREW HARPER

· CCC Spring All–Academic

· GNAC All–Sportsmanship

·· CONNOR HENRY

·· BRYCE HAYES

· CCC Spring All–Academic

· GNAC All–Sportsmanship

·· SEAN HENRY

·· PATRICK HENNESSEY

· CCC Spring All–Academic

· GNAC All–Sportsmanship

U N I V E R S I T Y

RAMS RECOGNITION ·· JACK JENKINS

·· SIMON VELEZ ANGEL

· CCC Spring All–Academic

· GNAC Weekly Honor Roll

·· MICHAEL LEVINE

· CCC Goaltender of the Week

·· ANDY YOUNG

· October 30 · November 20 · November 28

· HeroSports.com DIII HERO of the Week Nominee

· November 2 · November 28

· CCC Spring All–Academic ·· BRIAN PATTERSON · CCC Spring All–Academic ·· WILL RIBAS · CCC Spring All–Academic

········· MEN’S SOCCER

· October 16

· GNAC All–Academic

········· WOMEN’S SOCCER ·· VERONICA BERNARDO · GNAC All–Sportsmanship ·· CAYLA CECCHINI · GNAC All–Academic ·· JULIA FIELDSEND · GNAC Goaltender Player of the Week

· October 2

·· JORDAN CASEY

· GNAC Weekly Honor Roll

· All–GNAC Third–Team

· GNAC All–Academic

·· ANDY YOUNG

·· JESSICA FOGGARTY

· GNAC All–Academic

·· JAMES FISHER

·· JESSICA HARMON

· All–GNAC Third–Team

· GNAC All–Academic

· GNAC Corvias Player of the Week

·· BROOKE HEATHCO

· September 18

· October 30

· GNAC All–Academic

·· JACKSON HINES

·· JENNIFER MARTIN

· GNAC All–Sportsmanship

· All–GNAC First–Team

· GNAC All–Academic

· GNAC Weekly Honor Roll

·· CHRISTIAN RESTREPO

· All–GNAC Second–Team

· GNAC All–Academic

· USC Player of the Week

·· AMBERLY MENDES

· September 12

· GNAC Corvias Player of the Week

· September 11

· GNAC Weekly Honor Roll

· October 16

· GNAC All–Academic ·· ALEXANDRA NAGRI · All–GNAC Second–Team · GNAC Corvias Player of the Week

· September 5 · October 9 · Ocober 23

· Ocober 30

· GNAC Weekly Honor Roll

· HeroSports.com DIII HERO of the Week Nominee

· September 12

· October 2 · October 30

· Suffolk University Charles Law Recipient

·· KYLE VAN CLEEF

· Google Cloud CoSIDA Academic All–District

· GNAC Weekly Honor Roll

· GNAC All–Academic

· September 5

· GNAC All–Academic

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·· ERIKA NELSON · GNAC All–Academic

RAMS RECOGNITION ·· CALEIGH O’BRIEN

·· SYDNEY LITTLEFIELD

· GNAC Corvias Rookie of the Week

· GNAC All–Academic

· September 18

·· MCKENZIE MCGRATH

·· MEGHAN O’REGAN

· GNAC Weekly Honor Roll

· GNAC All–Academic

·· PAOLA ORTEZ

· GNAC All–Academic

· GNAC Weekly Honor Roll

·· DELANEY SYLVESTER

· September 5

· HeroSports.com DIII HERO of the Week Nominee

· September 6

· March 19

· NFCA All–Northeast First–Team · GNAC Player of the Year · All–GNAC First–Team

· GNAC All–Academic

· GNAC All–Tournament

·· MARYKATE SIMMONS

· NFCA Top Performer

· GNAC Weekly Honor Roll

· October 30

· May 1

· FastPitchNews Player of the Week

·· KIRSTEN WEIKER

· GNAC Weekly Honor Roll

· GNAC Corvias Player of the Week

· September 18

· May 1 · March 12 · April 17

·· EMERSON WILDES

· GNAC Weekly Honor Roll

· GNAC All–Academic

········· SOFTBALL

· HeroSports.com DIII Player of the Year Nominee

·· MADISON EUCALITTO · GNAC All–Sportsmanship · GNAC All–Academic ·· JACLYN FLINT · GNAC Weekly Honor Roll

· April 9

·· DEVLIN FROST · All–GNAC First–Team · GNAC All–Academic ·· TAYLOR HOLMES · NFCA All–Northeast Third–Team · All–GNAC First–Team · GNAC Corvias Pitcher of the Week

· March 19 · April 17

· HeroSports.com DIII HERO of the Week

· March 23

· Google Cloud CoSIDA Academic All–American · Google Cloud CoSIDA Academic All–District · GNAC All–Academic ·· SAMANTHA JACQUES · GNAC All–Academic

· April 23 · April 30 · May 15

· HeroSports.com DIII HERO of the Week

· April 20

· Suffolk University Carol Maggio Recipient ·· PAYTON SYLVESTER · NFCA All–Northeast Second–Team · GNAC Rookie of the Year · All–GNAC First–Team · NFCA Top Performer

· April 4 · May 1

· FastPitchNews Player of the Week

· April 3 · May 1

· GNAC Corvias Co–Player of the Week

· April 2

· GNAC Corvias Pitcher of the Week

· May 1

· GNAC Corvias Rookie of the Week

· March 12 · March 19 · April 2 · April 17 · April 23

· May 1

· GNAC Weekly Honor Roll

· April 9

U N I V E R S I T Y

RAMS RECOGNITION · HeroSports.com DIII HERO of the Week Nominee

· May 2

·· MEAGAN FRENCH · ITA Scholar–Athlete

·· ALI YAMAKAITIS

· GNAC All–Academic

· GNAC All–Tournament

·· KEELY HARDY

· GNAC All–Academic

· GNAC Weekly Honor Roll

·· ASHLEY ZULLA

· All–GNAC Third–Team

·· AHILYA MALHOURTA

· GNAC All–Tournament

· GNAC Weekly Honor Roll

· GNAC All–Academic

········· MEN’S TENNIS

·· JACQUELYN NAKAMURA

·· RAMI ESRAWI

· GNAC All–Academic

· ITA Scholar–Athlete

········· MEN’S TRACK & FIELD

· GNAC All–Academic ·· MIKE DEFELICE · All–GNAC First–Team, Singles ·· ARIEL ILARSON RUSSO · GNAC Rookie of the Year · All–GNAC First–Team, Singles · GNAC Corvias Player of the Week

· April 2

· GNAC Corvias Rookie of the Week

· April 16 · April 23

· GNAC Weekly Honor Roll

· April 9

· ITA Scholar–Athlete ·· CHRIS PARNAGIAN · GNAC All–Academic ·· CHARLES TANG · GNAC All–Sportsmanship

········· WOMEN’S TENNIS ·· ELENA CISNEROS GARCIA · GNAC All–Sportsmanship ·· DELANEY DUNLAP · All–GNAC First–Team, Singles · GNAC All–Tournament · GNAC Weekly Honor Roll

· October 9

· ITA Scholar–Athlete · GNAC All–Academic

· October 2

·· BRIAN HASSETT · GNAC All–Academic ·· SHAN ONG · GNAC All–Academic ·· MATTHEW SAMBUCETI · GNAC All–Sportsmanship · GNAC All–Academic ·· ALEX SCHRIRRIPA · GNAC All–Academic

········· WOMEN’S TRACK & FIELD ·· ASPEN ANDREW · GNAC All–Academic ·· MARIAMA KAMARA · All–GNAC First–Team · GNAC All–Academic ·· EMILY MANFRA · GNAC All–Sportsmanship ·· EMMA WEISSE · GNAC Corvias Runner of the Week

· April 23

········· VOLLEYBALL ·· BRIDGET ALLISON · GNAC All–Academic ·· HANNAH FABIANO · All–GNAC Third–Team · GNAC All–Sportsmanship · GNAC Corvias Rookie of the Week

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· September 25

· October 2

RAMS RECOGNITION · GNAC Weekly Honor Roll

· September 18 · October 9 · October 16

·· RACHEL FANCY · GNAC All–Academic ·· EMMA FEENEY · GNAC All–Academic ·· LIZ KEREK · GNAC All–Academic ·· TALIA LOMBARDO

weekly

· DIII Most Fear Serve Nominee ·· DOROTHY MENSAH · GNAC All–Academic ·· LEAH PEDERSEN · GNAC All–Academic ·· JESSICA REXRODE · GNAC All–Academic * ** Two–sport athlete with track & field

120 17 27 4 5 3 8 3 3 50

BY THE NUMBERS HONORS PLAYERS OF THE WEEK ROOKIES OF THE WEEK GOALTENDERS OF THE WEEK PITCHERS OF THE WEEK RUNNERS OF THE WEEK HEROS OF THE WEEK D3 TEAM WEEKLY SELECTIONS NFCA TOP PERFORMERS OF THE WEEK HONOR ROLL HONOREES

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