Framingham State Defeats Fitchburg State in Conference Opener 18-5

By Framingham State athletics

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FITCHBURG – The Framingham State University women’s lacrosse team opened league play Saturday evening and defeated Fitchburg State 18-5 in Massachusetts State Collegiate Athletic Conference (MASCAC) action at Elliot Field 

Framingham State (5-5, 1-0 MASCAC)

Fitchburg State (1-5, 0-1 MASCAC)  

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INSIDE THE NUMBERS: 

• The Rams took a commanding 7-0 lead after one quarter. The Rams received a pair of goals from Molly Lanier, Madison Skiff and Hannah Guerin.  
• The Rams pushed the lead to 9-0 before the Falcons got on the board, but the Rams closed out the frame with goals from Julianna Guzi and Rachel Erickson to lead 11-1 at the half. 
• Fitchburg State scored to start the third, but the Rams used three unanswered goals to push the lead to 14-2. The Falcons closed the gap to 11, but the Rams quickly pushed the lead back and secured the conference victory. 
• Leah Green finished the game with four goals for the Rams, while Guerin finished with three. 
• Lanier finished the game with two goals and a helper, while Regan Fein chipped in with a goal and three assists. 
• Alexis Burleigh earned the victory in net for the Rams making eight saves. 

UP NEXT: The Rams are back in action Wednesday afternoon when they travel to Eastern Connecticut State at 4 p.m. 

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