Salem Edges Field Hockey 2-1 in MASCAC Action
Framingham, Mass. – The Framingham State field hockey team was defeated at Salem State by a score of 2-1 in Saturday afternoon in Salem.
THE BASICS:
- Score: Salem State 2, Framingham State 1
- Records: Framingham State (3-4, 1-1 MASCAC), Salem State (3-4, 2-0 MASCAC)
- Location: Maple Street Field – Framingham, Mass.
HOW IT HAPPENED:
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The game began with a nice save by the Vikings' Izzy Mosley to prevent the Rams from scoring.
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Ashley Yebba set up her teammates for a pass, but Kaitlyn Tello saved it preventing Salem State from striking first.
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After the first 15 minutes of play, both teams remained scoreless heading into the second period.
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Isabela Kondi took a shot looking to score for the Rams, but Mosley made a nice sliding save to keep the game scoreless. Mosley made another incredible save later in the period, preventing the Rams from scoring again.
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Mikayla Mason crossed over two Rams' players and scored on a backhanded left-side shot, making it 1-0 for the Vikings late in the second period.
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Framingham threatened in the third period thanks to a penalty corner, but Mosley made a good save, kicking the ball with her right leg and preventing the Rams from tying the game.
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Later, Mikayla Mason set up Yebba with a pass, and Yebba scored her first collegiate goal at the 38:59 mark, giving the Vikings an insurance goal.
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The Rams broke through when Kaylee Beck scored with 10 minutes left, cutting the Vikings' lead in half but that's as close as they'd come.
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Tello made eight stops in net for the Rams while Mosley made nine stops for the Vikings.
UP NEXT:
The Rams return to action on Tuesday afternoon when they host Bridgewater State at 4:30 in MASCAC actions.