Women’s Soccer Downs Salem 2-1

Framingham, Mass. – The Framingham State University women's soccer team recorded their first conference victory of the year with a 2-1 win over Salem State in Massachusetts State Collegiate Athletic Conference (MASCAC) women's soccer action this afternoon at Maple Street Field.

With the win, the Rams improve to 2-4 on the year and 1-1 in the MASCAC, while the Vikings fall to 4-3 overall and 1-1 in the conference.

The Rams took the early lead with a goal just under four minutes into the game.  Sophomore Isabela DeSouza (Framingham, Mass.) flicked the ball in the box toward the goal and junior Kayla Austin (Winchester, Mass.) one touched it into the back of the net.

The Vikings answered with the tying goal at the 20 minute mark as CeCelia Cresta-Devine (Saugus, Mass.) dribbled in from the 40 and found the back of the net for the equalizer.

A minute later, the Rams answered with what would prove to be the game-winner.  Junior Cara Murtagh (Quincy, Mass.) sent a cross into the box and sophomore Marisa Parent (Revere, Mass.) volleyed it into the back of the net for the winner.

The Vikings outshot the Rams 11-6 in the game and held a 5-1 advantage in corners.  Sophomore McKenzie Vershon (Chicopee, Mass.) picked up the win in net for the Rams making four saves, while freshman Rachel Ledbetter (Dracut, Mass.) made two saves for the Vikings.

The Rams return to action on Wednesday evening at Rhode Island College at 6 p.m., while the Vikings travel to Eastern Connecticut on Wednesday at 7 p.m.