By Framingham State athletics
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FRAMINGHAM – The Nichols College women’s soccer team used two second half goals to defeat Framingham State in non-conference play on Saturday at Maple Street Field.
Final scores was 2-1 Nichols College.
Nichols College is now 2-1 this season.
Framingham State is still seeking its first win of the season at 0-4.
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HOW IT HAPPENED:
- The Rams jumped on the board early in the first half when Greyson Tellier chipped in a great setup pass from Hailey Baker into the top left corner of the net.
- Early in the second frame the Rams had a good look when Cathryn Cooney settled a loose ball in front of the goal but her shot went just high.
- The Bison had a great chance to score about 10 minutes into the second when Grace Killman sent in a strike that hit the post, deflected back to her but her ensuing shot was wide.
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- A few moments later Falyn Hunt gathered a loose ball dribbled around a defender and sent in a strike inside the left post from 18 yards to knot the game at one.
- In the 70th minute the Bisons took a 2-1 lead when Niah Samboy finished off a one-time pass from Hunt.
- The Bison had a great look with about 10 minutes to go when Samboy headed a cross toward goal but Sarah Lustic fresh into the game, tipped the ball over the crossbar.
INSIDE THE NUMBERS:
- Saige Frazier made two saves in net for the Bison.
- Jetta Oskirko made five saves in goal for the Rams before giving way to Sarah Lustic who made two saves.
- The Bison held an advantage in shots 18-to-4, while the Bison led in corner kicks 7-to-2.
The Rams return to the pitch on Tuesday when they travel to Anna Maria at 7 p.m. The Bison travel to Fitchburg on the same day at 4 p.m.
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