Framingham State Field Hockey Defeats Salem 2-1

Release by Salem State Athletics

Salem, Mass. -- Hannah Carnes scored late in the first half to help the Framingham State field hockey team edge Salem State 2-1 on Saturday afternoon at Alumni Field.

The Rams enhance their record to 2-7 and 1-4 in the Little East Conference while the Vikings drop to 2-8 and 0-5 in the LEC.

Bailey Donelly, a Framingham High product, put Framingham State on the board when she put home a rebound that was initially shot by Cady Kelly.

Taylor Nawn stopped the Rams from adding to their lead midway through the first half when she denied Framingham’s Carnes and Kirsten Terrien on a two-on-one breakaway. However, Carnes wouldn’t be denied again as she buried a one-timer from Amie Souza to give the Rams a 2-0 advantage heading into the break.

The Vikings’ offense showed signs of life when Kelsey Russell cut Salem State’s deficit to 2-1 late in the second when she struck a one-time pass past the Rams’ goaltender Rosemary Talbot. Moments later, Salem State had a chance to tie the game at 2-2 when Nawn scored a goal, but it was disallowed due to a penalty. The Rams’ defense held off the Vikings last minute rally and went on to win 2-1.

Carolyn Woodin made an impressive 10 saves in net for Salem State, while Talbot stopped five shots in the victory.

Rams travel to UMass Dartmouth to face off against the Corsairs at 7 p.m. on October 7.

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Cummings Photography photo from a previous FSU game at Framingham this season.