Football Opens Season with Loss at Salve Regina
Newport, R.I. - The Framingham State University football team opened the 2023 season with a 29-0 loss to Salve Regina University this evening in non-conference action.
THE BASICS:
- Scores: Salve Regina 29, Framingham State 0
- Records: Framingham State (0-1), Salve Regina (2-0)
- Location: Toppa Field – Newport, RI
INSIDE THE NUMBERS:
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Both teams struggled offensively in the game with the Rams amassing just 160 yards of total offense while the Seahawks accumulated just 187.
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The Rams recorded four sacks in the game, while the Seahawks added three with four interceptions.
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Jared Martino paced the Rams defense with nine tackles including 2.5 for a loss with a sack, while Chase Buono added seven tackles. Kymauny Roland picked up six tackles including a pair of sacks.
HOW IT HAPPENED:
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Salve got on the board just under five minutes into the game on a one yard touchdown run from Ryan Jamz. The Seahawks added a 33-yard touchdown pass from Jake Stack to Josh Letellier extending the lead to 14-0 after one.
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A 36-yard field goal from Chris DiBella in the second quarter put the hosts up 17-0 at the half.
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Salve added a touchdown and safety in the third quarter and another DiBella field goal in the fourth quarter to reach the final margin.
UP NEXT:
The Rams are back in action next Saturday when they host UMass Dartmouth at 12 p.m.