Women's Basketball Downs MCLA in MASCAC Action

Framingham, Mass. – The Framingham State University women's basketball team was led by a combined 41 points from seniors Emily Velozo (Tewksbury, Mass.) and Mary Kate O'Day (Berlin, Mass.) as the Rams cruised to a 78-47 victory over MCLA in Massachusetts State Collegiate Athletic Conference (MASCAC) action at the Athletic Center.

THE BASICS:

- Score: Framingham State 78, MCLA 47

- Records: Framingham State (11-5, 3-0 MASCAC), MCLA (2-12, 0-4 MASCAC)

- Location:  Athletic Center – Framingham, Mass.  

INSIDE THE NUMBERS:

• O'Day led all scorers with a game-best 21 points on 7-of-10 from the floor including 5-of-6 from behind the arc.  O'Day completed the double double in the game with 10 rebounds, three assists, three steals and a block.
• Velozo finished the game with 20 points on 7-of-13 from the floor including 5-of-8 from long range. Velozo added five rebounds, four assists and a steal.
• The Rams shot 48% from the floor in the game and 39% from long range.
• MCLA was led on the offensive end by nine points, seven rebounds and three assists from Erika Ryan.
• Maddie Teta chipped in with eight points and three assists, while Shannon Carney added seven points off the bench for the Trailblazers. 

HOW IT HAPPENED:

• The Rams jumped out to a quick 14-4 lead just under four minutes into the game and extended the lead to as many as 19 in the frame before taking a 31-14 lead after one. The Rams connected on 6-of-10 from behind the arc in the opening quarter.
• The Rams maintained and added to the the sizeable lead in the second quarter and led 47-23 at the half.  Velozo and O'Day combined for 24 points for the Rams in the first half.
• The Rams continued to build on the lead in the third quarter before sealing the victory.

UP NEXT:                   

The Rams are back in action on Wednesday when they travel to Salem State for a MASCAC clash at 5 p.m., while the Trailblazers travel to Worcester State on Wednesday at 5:30 p.m.