Rams Defeat Lancers 17-10

By Framingham State athletics

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WORCESTER – The Framingham State University women’s lacrosse team jumped out to a 7-3 lead after one quarter and never looked back as they defeated Worcester State 17-10 Wednesday evening in Massachusetts State Collegiate Athletic Conference (MASCAC) action at Coughlin Field in Worcester. 

With the victory, Framingham State remains undefeated in Conference play at 4-0. This was the first Conference loss for the Lancers. 

Framingham State is now 7-6 overall.

Worcester State drops to 8-6 overall.

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INSIDE THE NUMBERS: 

• The Rams were paced offensively in the game by six goals and an assist from Hannah Guerin. With the seven points tonight, Guerin has surpassed the 100-point mark for the Rams in her second season with the program. 
• Tara Palermo added four goals for the Rams and dished out an assist. Palermo’s five points in the game also pushed Palermo over the 100-career point mark for the Rams. 
• Rachel Erickson chipped in with two goals and a pair of helpers. 
• Leah Green added two goals and an assist for the Rams, while Kathryn Simpson tallied a goal and an assist in the contest. 
• Regan Fein finished the night with a goal and two helpers, while Hailey Baker found the back of the net once. 
• The Lancers were led by three goals from Shea Jarvis, while Lily Gendron added two goals and a helper. 
• Alexis Burleigh earned the victory in net and made 16 saves. 

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HOW IT HAPPENED: 

• Worcester State led 2-1 with just over 13 minutes to play in the first, but the Rams rattled off five straight including three from Guerin to take a 6-2 lead with just over four left in the first.  
• The two teams traded goals in the final minute of the frame and the Rams led 7-3 after one. 
• Worcester State outscored the Rams 4-2 in the second quarter and trailed 9-7 at the half. 
• The Rams opened the second half with back-to-back goals pushing the lead to 11-7. 
• The Lancers closed the frame with a goal from Gendron and trailed 12-10 after three. 
• The Rams held the Lancers off the board in the fourth quarter and found the back of the net five times to secure the MASCAC victory. 

UP NEXT: The Rams are back in action on Saturday when they travel to Westfield State for a MASCAC tilt at 7 p.m., while the Lancers travel to Fitchburg State on Saturday at 6 p.m.