Velozo Hits 1,000 Point Mark in Win Over Fitchburg State

Framingham, Mass.- Framingham State senior Emily Velozo scored 18 points, 14 in the 4^th quarter and became the 13^th player in program history to reach the 1,000 point milestone as the Rams defeated Fitchburg State 77-51 in MASCAC action Tuesday evening.

THE BASICS:

- Score: Framingham State 77, Fitchburg State 51

- Records: Framingham State (14-5, 6-0 MASCAC), Fitchburg State (4-14, 2-4 MASCAC)

- Location: Athletic Center - Framingham, Mass.

HOW IT HAPPENED:

• The Falcons jumped out to a quick lead in the first quarter leading 14-7 over halfway through the first. The Rams cut back into the lead to tie and after a few lead changes the hosts made their run. The Rams found themselves down 4 half way through the second and broke off a 16-0 run to take a 36-24 lead in the final moments of the half.
• The Falcons cut it close late in the 3^rd after a Catherin Coppinger layup cut the Rams lead to 44-40 Rams senior Mary Kate O'Day sunk a trey on the other end as the Rams would push their lead.
• The Rams would outscore the visitors 26-7 in the final frame behind the 14 points from Velozo to seal the victory.

INSIDE THE NUMBERS:

• O'Day finished with a game-high 19 points with twelve boards for the double double. Velozo scored 18 with eight boards four assists and a block.
• Coppinger scored 13 and grabbed eight boards with four helpers, a block and a steal. Angelina Marazzi added 12 with three assists and two steals for the Falcons.
• The Rams shot 44% from the floor and 37% from long range. The Falcons were 34% from the field and 24% from beyond the arc.

UP NEXT:

Up next, the Falcons will host MASCAC opponent Salem on Saturday at noon

Framingham will stay in MASCAC play as well, hosting Westfield Saturday at noon.