By Framingham State athletics
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SALEM – Calen Frongillo scored two goals for Framingham State as the Rams defeated Salem State 3-2 in Massachusetts State Collegiate Athletic Conference (MASCAC) action on Saturday afternoon at Alumni Field. in Salem
Framingham State gets its first win of the season and is now 1-9 overall.
Salem State Vikings sinks to 2-7 overall.
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HOW IT HAPPENED:
- Hailey Baker put home a rebound in the 6th minute, putting Framingham State on top 1-0. Later, Salem State tied the game at 1-1 when Kaley Moran outfought a defender in the box to score the game-tying goal in the 37th minute.
- However, the Rams responded with two quick strikes from Frongillo, less than two minutes later. Frongillo put home a free kick from 30-yards out and was credited with her second score 26 seconds later, when a Vikings’ defender deflected a shot past keeper Lily Pfefferle.
- Framingham State held a slight 7-6 advantage in shots in the first half.
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- The Vikings controlled possession in the second half, but were unable to challenge keeper Jetta Oskirko.
- Brenna Paquette made it a one-goal game for Salem State when she scored her team-leading fourth goal of the season in the 84th minute. However, the Rams’ defense kept Salem State at bay the rest of the way to secure the win.
- Oskirko made nine saves for Framingham State in net while Pfefferle made four stops for the Vikings, who outshot the Rams 12-7 for the game.
UP NEXT:
The Rams will travel to Keene State for non-conference action on Thursday, October 6 at 6:30 p.m.