West Conn Outlasts Field Hockey; 3-1

Framingham, Mass.- The Western Connecticut State field hockey team overcame an early Rams goal to defeat Framingham State by a score of 3-1 in Little East play Tuesday afternoon at Maple Street Field.

THE BASICS:

- Score: Western Connecticut 3, Framingham State 1

- Records: Western Connecticut (9-1, 5-0 LEC), Framingham State (2-7, 1-4 LEC),

- Location: Maple Street Field – Framingham, Mass.

HOW IT HAPPENED:

• The Rams got on the board in the 5^th minute when Maddy Pimental (Dartmouth, Mass.) sent in a long strike that was tipped by Mallory Weir (Bear, DE) and into the cage for the early 1-0 lead.
• The Colonials struck late in the 1^st half, first when Melissa Krim (South Easton, Mass.) snuck a cross from Carly Matasavage (Middlebury, Conn.) inside the left post in the 27^th minute to tie the score.
• Just over two minutes later Jordan Campbell (Mount Kisco, NY) gathered a rebound in front of the net and sent it into the cage.
• The visitors had another great look on the cage early in the fourth but Rams goalie Grace Pushor (Old Town, ME) made a diving save hold the Colonial advantage to one.
• Western Conn. tallied an insurance goal when Matasavage sent a backhanded shot in from left to right.

INSIDE THE NUMBERS:

• Neve Manion (Newington, Conn.) made two saves in the win for the Colonials. Pushor made eight stops for the Rams.
• The Colonials outshot the Rams 17-to-5 in the contest and were awarded 11 penalty corners to the Rams four.

UP NEXT:

The Rams return to the field on Thursday, October 3^rd when they host Rivier in non-conference action starting at 3:45pm. The Colonials will travel to Keene State for Little East action on Saturday, October 5^th for 2:30pm matchup.