Strong Second Half Propels Women’s Lacrosse Past Worcester State 20-11

Worcester, Mass. - The Framingham State University women's lacrosse team tallied six third period goals as the Rams defeated Worcester State 20-11 in Massachusetts State Collegiate Athletic Conference (MASCAC) action this evening at Coughlin Field. 

THE BASICS: 

- Scores:  Framingham State 20, Worcester State 11 

- Records: Framingham State (12-3, 5-0), Worcester State (8-8, 3-2 MASCAC) 

- Location:  Coughlin Field – Worcester, Mass. 

INSIDE THE NUMBERS 

• In the first period, the Lancers jumped out to a 4-1 lead just under four minutes into the game, but the Rams used a 4-0 run featuring a pair of goals from Rachel Erickson to take a 5-4 lead with just under seven to go. Worcester tied the game, but markers from Molly Lanier and Leah Green gave the Rams a 7-5 lead after one. 

• Worcester tallied the first four of the second period to lead 9-7 midway through the period, but the Rams tallied the final three goals of the half to lead 10-9. 

• The Rams outscored the Lancers 6-1 in the third with Hannah Guerin and Regan Fein each finding the back of the net twice. 

• The Rams maintained the lead throughout the fourth and secured the victory. 

• Green and Erickson each finished the game with five goals and an assist, while Guerin finished the game with three goals and four assists. 

•  Isabella DiMare earned the victory in net and made 10 saves.