Women's Lacrosse Closes Regular Season with 18-2 Victory over Fitchburg State
Framingham, Mass. - The Framingham State University women's lacrosse team closed the regular season this evening defeating Fitchburg State University 18-2 in Massachusetts State Collegiate Athletic Conference (MASCAC) action at Maple Street Field.
THE BASICS:
- Score: Framingham State 18, Fitchburg State 2
- Records: Framingham State (9-7, 6-1 MASCAC), Fitchburg State (6-11, 1-6 MASCAC)
- Location: Framingham, Mass. – Maple Street Field
HOW IT HAPPENED:
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The Rams jumped out to a 2-0 lead after goals from Tara Palermo and Leah Green with just over 11 on the clock.
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The Falcons got on the board on an unassisted goal from Julia Miele with 10:42 to play in the first.
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The Rams closed the first with six straight including two from Green to open up an 8-1 lead after one.
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The Rams extended the lead with seven goals in the second including two apiece from Green and Palermo to lead 15-1 at the half.
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Framingham State extended the lead by two with goals from Kyra Lyons and Molly Lanier in the third quarter and started the fourth with a goal from Hailey Baker.
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The Falcons added a goal from Alexis Raymond in the opening minutes of the fourth to reach the final margin.
INSIDE THE NUMBERS:
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The Rams were led by five goals from Green in the game, while Palermo finished with four and an assist.
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Regan Fein found the back of the net twice and assisted on seven tallies, while Lyons finished the game with two goals and an assist.
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Rachel Erickson scored twice for the Rams, while Hannah Guerin added a goal and four assists.
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Alexis Burleigh earned her ninth win of the year in net making four saves, while Francesca Reyes and Alyson Cote combined to make six stops for the Falcons.
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Prior to the game the Rams recognized their four seniors – Cindy Fraine, Jordyn O'Boyle, Tara Palermo and Devon DeMeo – as part of Senior Night.
UP NEXT:
The Rams are back in action next week in the MASCAC Women's Lacrosse Tournament.