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Posted: Sep 13, 2022

Men's Soccer Strikes Early to Down Suffolk; 3-1

Men's Soccer Strikes Early to Down Suffolk; 3-1
Box Score
Scoring Summary
1st - 7:06 - Gabriel Padilla (Framingham St.)
1st - 25:51 - Sherak Ayamga (Framingham St.)
2nd - 65:17 - Erik Van Even (Suffolk)
2nd - 81:46 - Bryce Nardizzi (Framingham St.)
Game Leaders
Suffolk
G: Erik Van Even - 1
A: N/A
Sh: Brady Sorensen - 5
Sv: Xander Balog - 5
Framingham St.
G: 3 Players (#7, #9, #19) - 1
A: Lachlan Forgan - 1
Sh: Bryce Nardizzi - 5
Sv: James Hartshorn - 6
Team Stats
Full stats

Framingham, Mass. – The Framingham State men's soccer team used two first half goals to take down the Suffolk University Rams 3-1 in non-conference play Tuesday afternoon in Framingham.  

THE BASICS: 

- Score: Framingham State 3, Suffolk 1  

- Records: Framingham State (2-2-1), Suffolk (3-2-1) 

- Location:  Maple Street Field – Framingham, Mass. 

HOW IT HAPPENED: 

  • The Rams got on the board early in the 8th minute when Gabriel Padilla sent in a strike from about 25 yards out inside the left post for the early 1-0 lead. 

  • The Rams added to their lead in the 26th minute when a corner kick set up a chance for Sherak Ayamga. His initial shot was saved but the rebound found his feet and he was able to finish it off past the diving Suffolk keeper.  

  • The Suffolk Rams got on the board in the 66th minute when a long throw-in hit off a Rams defender in the scramble in front of the net. The ball deflected off a couple people before Erik Van Even settled the loose ball and buried it in the corner of the net. 

  • The Rams answered in the 82nd minute when Bryce Nardizzi converted a penalty kick after a Suffolk foul in the box to reach the final margin.  

 

INSIDE THE NUMBERS: 

  • Xander Balong made five stops in net for the visiting Rams.  

  • Jake Hartshorn earned the win in net for the Framingham Rams making six saves.  

  • The hosts held the advantage in shots 16-to-13 while the visitors were called for 15 fouls and FSU only 8.  

UP NEXT: 

The Rams return to action on Saturday when they open up MASCAC play at Westfield State on Saturday at noon. The Rams will travel to Nichols on Friday for a 3:30pm matchup.