Rivier Bests Field Hockey; 2-1

Framingham, Mass. – The Rivier University field hockey team defeated Framingham State University by a score of 2-1 in non-conference action Thursday afternoon at Maple Street Field. With the win the Raiders improve to 2-8 while the Rams slip to 2-9.

The visitors opened up scoring in the 16^th minute when Beth Castle (Enfield, Conn.) sent a one-time pass from Jaclyn Fraser (Wilmington, Mass.) into the open side of the goal.

The Rams answered in the 25^th minute when Sydney Buono (Ashburnham, Mass.) sent in a shot off an assist from Meaghann Ackerman (Littleton, Mass.) to send the teams into the break tied 1-1.

The Raiders took a 2-1 lead in the 62^nd minute when Linsey Roth (Tyngsboro, Mass.) scored on a rebound off a save.

The Rams had an opportunity to tie when they were awarded a penalty corner as time expired but their shot went just wide after a one-time pass.

Emily Foster (West Lebanon, NH) made 11 stops in the win for the Raiders. Haley Duggan (Framingham, Mass.) turned away six Rams shots in net for the Raiders. The Rams received three defensive saves, two from Hannah Cairney (Milford, Mass.) and one from Brianna Spagna (Berkley, Mass.)

The Rams return to action on Saturday, October 7^th when they host Fitchburg State at 11:00 a.m. The Raiders host Simmons College on the same day.