Field Hockey Knocks Off Unbeaten Keene State
Framingham, Mass. - The Framingham State College field hockey team improved to 2-0 in Little East Conference (LEC) action this season with a convincing 3-0 win over previously undefeated Keene State College at Maple Street field this afternoon. The Rams, who are the first team to score a goal on Keene State this season, improve to 4-1 overall, while the loss drops the Owls to 6-1 overall on the season and 1-1 in LEC play.
The Rams controlled the pace of play in the game and were on the attack from the outset. Framingham State outshot the Owls 17-12 in the game and 9-3 in the first half alone.
The Rams applied early offensive pressure and were awarded a penalty corner just under four minutes into the game. They capitalized on the corner as senior forward Kali Barrett (North Attleboro, Mass.) sent the ball through to freshman forward Erica Fisher (Putnam Valley, NY), who was able to deflect the ball into the net for her third goal of the season and a 1-0 Framingham lead at the 4:08 mark.
Framingham State junior forward Kristen Sacco (Mendon, Mass.) was able to extend the Rams lead to two goals with just over four minutes remaining in the half. Sacco controlled a rebound in the circle and fired a shot into the net giving the Rams a 2-0 lead that they would take into the break.
In the second half, both teams had their chances to score early but it was not until the 58:41 mark that the Rams were able to add another insurance goal. Sophomore midfielder Kristin Gentili (Franklin, Mass.) sent the ball into the circle and Barrett was able to redirect it into the net giving the Rams a 3-0.
Keene State mounted a late offensive surge with just over six minutes remaining in the game as they fired a flurry of shots at the net. Junior goalie Allesha Kenyon (Westford, Mass.), who finished the game with nine saves, made two diving saves and senior midfielder Katie Wotherspoon (Stafford, Conn.), who finished the game with two defensive stops, made a defensive save to preserve the shutout as the Rams were able to keep the Owls at bay in the final minutes for the win.
Keene State goalie Vikki Stoessel (Berry, N.H.) made ten saves on the day and picked up the loss.
The Rams return to action on Tuesday as they travel to Gordon College at 4 p.m., while the Owls travel to Trinity on Wednesday at 6 p.m.