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  • Framingham State Captures 2014 MASCAC Volleyball Tournament Championship

    Framingham State Captures 2014 MASCAC Volleyball Tournament Championship

    Framingham State University RAMS Athletics
    Framingham State University RAMS Athletics

    Framingham, MA – Behind tournament MVP Alycia Rackliffe (Feeding Hills, MA), the Framingham State University volleyball team captured the 2014 Massachusetts State Collegiate Athletic Conference (MASCAC) Volleyball Tournament Championship with a 3-0 victory over Worcester State University in the tournament finals at Framingham’s Athletic Center.

    With the victory the Rams improve to 23-11 on the season and receive the MASCAC’s automatic bid to the 2014 NCAA Division III Volleyball Championship with pairings and seedings being announced on Monday.

    The top seed Rams opened the day defeating fourth seed Bridgewater State University 3-1 in one semifinal match, while second seed Worcester State defeated third seed Westfield State 3-1 in the other semifinal to reach the championship match against the Rams.

    Bridgewater State took the first set from the Rams in thrilling fashion 25-23.  The Rams took the second game 25-23 and rallied from a 20-17 deficit in the third to take that frame 25-21 before closing the match with a 25-22 victory in the fourth set.

    Rackliffe led the Rams in the opener with 14 kills on 38 attempts with five blocks and seven digs, while sophomore Julia Wan (South Deerfield, MA) also picked up 14 kills to go along with 10 digs and two blocks.  Junior Danielle Girard (Tivoli, NY) picked up a double double with 12 kills and 14 digs, while senior Maribeth Martin (Barnstable, MA) added 17 set assists.

    The Bears were led by 17 kills and 10 digs from sophomore Hannah Maymon (Narragansett, RI).  Freshman Christina Jaros (Plymouth, MA) chipped in with 12 kills and four blocks, while sophomore Charleyne Panner (Gilford, NH) added 21 assists.

    The Rams cruised to the victory in the championship match defeating the Lancers 25-7, 25-16 and 25-22.

    Rackliffe once again led the attack with 12 kills, two aces and two blocks, while Wan finished with seven kills, 15 digs and three assists.  Girard closed the tournament with a five kill and 14 dig performance, while freshman Molly Meehan (Quincy, MA) chipped in with 14 digs.

     

    The Lancers were led by 10 kills and 11 digs from senior Alyssa Jasper (Rockland, Mass.), while junior Jennifer Cabral (Swansea, Mass.) added 13 defensive digs.

    Thanks to Kathy Lynch, Assistant Director of Athletics/Sports Information at Framingham State University for contributing this story. For more FSU RAMS sports info, box scores, calendar of upcoming games and sporting events, visit their website at: www.fsurams.com

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  • Strong Second Half Leads FSU RAMS Football Past Bridgewater State

    Strong Second Half Leads FSU RAMS Football Past Bridgewater State

    Framingham State University, home of the RAMS!
    Framingham State University, home of the RAMS!

    Framingham, MA – The Framingham State University football team scored 33 unanswered points, all in the second half, as the Rams defeated Bridgewater State University 33-10 in Massachusetts State Collegiate Athletic Conference (MASCAC) action this afternoon at Bowditch Field.

    With the win, the Rams clinch the 2014 MASCAC Football Championship as they improve to 8-1 on the year and remain perfect at 7-0 in the MASCAC.  The Rams have won five straight MASCAC Titles.  The loss drops the Bears to 4-5 on the year and 3-4 in the conference.

    Bridgewater State’s defense was the story in the first half keeping the Rams offense scoreless despite being inside the Bears one yard line twice.  The Bears defense came up with the stop on a 4th and goal from the one yard line with 1:43 left in the first.  Then the Bears kept the Rams out of the end zone on a third and inches in the early stages of the second quarter forcing a field goal attempt that hit the upright.

    The Bears offense took the game’s opening possession and drove 64 yards on 10 plays and capped the drive with a 20 yard field goal from Colin Neri (Upton, MA) to take a 3-0 lead with 10:12 showing in the first.

    The game would remain 3-0 until the closing minutes of the half when the Bears took possession with less than a minute remaining and scored the game’s first touchdown on a 37 yard strike from Danny Higgins (Manahawkin, NJ) to Travis Bassett (Littleton, MA) with seven ticks on the clock.

    The Rams offense came alive in the second half scoring 33 unanswered (more…)

  • Golf Tournament to Support College Scholarships & Framingham Youth Hockey Oct. 27th

    Golf Tournament to Support College Scholarships & Framingham Youth Hockey Oct. 27th

    Charter Oak Country Club, Hudson, MA
    Golf Tournament will be held at Charter Oak Country Club, Hudson, MA on Monday, October 27th, 2014.

    FRAMINGHAM, MA – As the Boston Bruins drop the puck on a new season, Framingham Youth Hockey is preparing for its 20th Annual Golf Outing. The Tournament is Monday, October 27th at the Charter Oak Country Club in Hudson and features the opportunity for golfers to play on one of the most sought after courses in Massachusetts, a buffet dinner and live and silent auctions.

    Local Golf Tournament Raises College Scholarship Dollars; Helps Defray Costs to Allow More Youths to Play Hockey

    The proceeds of the golf tournament are used to award up to five scholarships to High School seniors who will be attending college or prep school in the coming year and have played as members of the Framingham Youth Hockey Program for at least three seasons.  Dollars raised also go towards deferring the cost of playing hockey for Framingham Jr. Flyers players.

    “Families are struggling with the increasing costs of college – this is one small way we can give back to the community and help out children and their families,” said Bob Lewis, President of Framingham Youth Hockey.  “Hockey can be an expensive sport – equipment and ice time.  We don’t want kids that want to play this exciting sport unable to do so because of the cost.  The dollars raised from this event are pumped right back into defraying the cost of ice time and making it easier for families to afford.”

    To date, more than 50 college scholarships have been awarded.  More than 500 boys and girls are a part of Framingham Youth Hockey.  “Hockey is a sport that teaches commitment, sportsmanship, being a team player – these are lessons that last a lifetime and the more kids that have that opportunity the better off we are as a community,” added Lewis.

    For those interested in playing, the cost is $185 per player which includes lunch, golf, golf cart and dinner.  Dinner only tickets are available for $50 per person. To purchase tickets or submit questions please contact Scott Penrod, Don Trischitta or Dianne Tersoni at fyhgolf@gmail.com

     

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  • FSU RAMS Football Opens Season with 20-17 Victory over Endicott

    FSU RAMS Football Opens Season with 20-17 Victory over Endicott

    Framingham State University RAMS
    Framingham State University RAMS

    Framingham, MA – The Framingham State University football team had four interceptions including one returned for a touchdown by senior Matt Mangano (Winchester, MA) as the Rams defeated Endicott College 20-17 in non-conference action this afternoon at Bowditch Field.

    Framingham State forced five turnovers in the game, four interceptions and one fumble, which they converted into a pair of scores.  Mangano had a pair of interceptions and three tackles, while junior Tyllor McDonald (Springfield, MA) and sophomore Jaquan Harris (Randolph, MA) each had picks in the waning minutes of the game to help secure the victory.

    The Rams (1-0) turned the ball over on downs near midfield on the first possession of the game and Endicott (0-1) would need just one play, a 47-yard touchdown toss from senior Drew Frenette (New Bedford, MA) to junior Alec Matys (Woburn, MA), to take the game’s first lead. After Kyle Regan (Nashua, NH) converted the extra point, the Gulls led 7-0 with 11:37 on the clock.

    Junior Tyler Calitri (West Hartford, Conn.) intercepted Matt Silva (Dracut, MA) on the Rams ensuing possession.  The Gulls drove deep into Ram territory on the strength of Frenette’s arm, but senior Kevin Donahue (Norfolk, MA) was able to deflect a Frenette pass.  Mangano was right there to make the pick and raced 71 yards to the end zone for the touchdown. After a penalty on the extra point led to (more…)

  • FSU Ram’s Field Hockey Opens Season with 3-1 Win Over Regis

    FSU Ram’s Field Hockey Opens Season with 3-1 Win Over Regis

    Framingham State University RAMS
    Framingham State University RAMS

    Framingham, MA – The Framingham State University field hockey team opened the 2014 season with an impressive 3-1 victory over Regis College this afternoon in non-conference action at Maple Street Field.

    Framingham State is now 1-0 on the young season, while Regis, who opened the year this past weekend, evens their record at 1-1.

    Framingham State grabbed control in the first half with a pair of goals. Senior Emma Littlefield (Rockport, MA) stuck first when she converted off a feed from classmate Hannah Wilkins (Merrimac, MA) in front of the net.

    Wilkins had a hand in the Rams second goal as well when she sent a cross to junior Cady Kelly (Canton, MA) in the circle. Kelly connected for her first of the season with just under 19 minutes remaining in the half giving the Rams a 2-0 lead that they would take into the half.

    The game would remain 2-0 in favor of the Rams until the final ten minutes. The Pride cut the Rams lead in half with 7:59 showing on the clock. Junior Lauren DeMars (Maynard, MA) sent a long pass across the circle to freshman Hailee Forest (Amherst, NH). Forest snapped a shot off into the back of the cage pulling the Pride within one.

    That was as close as they would get as the Rams tacked on an insurance goal with just over a minute remaining in the game. Kelly found the back of the net for the second time in the contest off a feed from freshman Amie Souza (Taunton, MA).

    The Rams outshot the Pride 17-9 in the game and held a 10-1 edge in penalty corners. Junior Rosemary Talbot (Whitinsville, MA) picked up the victory in net making five saves, while junior Raegan Heck (Phillipston, MA) made nine stops for the Pride.

    The Rams are back in action on Saturday when they host UMaine Farmington in a non-conference match-up at 4 p.m.

    Thanks to Kathy Lynch, Assistant Director of Athletics/Sports Information at Framingham State University for contributing this story. For more FSU RAMS sports info, box scores, calendar of upcoming games and sporting events, visit their website at: www.fsurams.com

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  • FSU Softball Sweeps Becker in Doubleheader

    FSU Softball Sweeps Becker in Doubleheader

    Framingham State University RAMS
    Framingham State University RAMS

    Framingham, MA – The Framingham State University softball team swept a doubleheader with Becker College this afternoon by scores of 10-2 in six innings and 14-4 in five innings in non-conference action at Farley Field.

    With the wins, the Rams improve to 15-17 on the year, while the Hawks fall to 12-18 with the two losses.

    The Rams grabbed the early lead with a run in the bottom of the first of the opener. Junior Shelby Phillips (Taunton, Mass.) blooped a two out single to center and moved to second on a pass ball. Freshman Danielle Belliveau (Lakeville, Mass.) followed with a base hit to right driving in Phillips for the 1-0 advantage.

    Becker tied the game in the top of the fourth as they (more…)

  • FSU Baseball Takes a Pair of One Run Games from Fitchburg State

    FSU Baseball Takes a Pair of One Run Games from Fitchburg State

    Framingham State University RAMS
    Framingham State University RAMS

    FRAMINGHAM, MA – The Framingham State University baseball team received strong pitching performances from senior Matt DiCato (Winthrop, Mass.) and freshman Mike Andrews (Stoneham, Mass.) as the Rams defeated Fitchburg State 2-1 in eight innings and 3-2 to sweep a Massachusetts State Collegiate Athletic Conference (MASCAC) doubleheader this afternoon at Bowditch Field.

    With the pair of wins, the Rams improve to 10-8 on the year and are now 3-1 in the MASCAC, while the Falcons fall to 13-8 overall and 0-4 in the conference.

    DiCato and Fitchburg State freshman Kyle (more…)

  • FSU RAMs Baseball Downs Keene State 11-1 in Home Opener

    FSU RAMs Baseball Downs Keene State 11-1 in Home Opener

    Framingham State University RAMS
    Framingham State University RAMS

    Framingham, MA – Sophomore outfielder Jake Wardwell (Hudson, Mass.) went 2-for-4 with five RBI to lead the Framingham State University baseball team to an 11-1 non-conference victory over Keene State College in the Rams home opener this afternoon at Bowditch Field.

    With the win, the Rams even their record at 8-8 on the year, while the Owls slide to 4-8 overall.

    Wardwell led the Rams potent offense with his two hits, five RBI and a run scored, while freshman Manny Powers (Malden, Mass.) was 2-for-3 with three runs scored and two RBI. Powers also tossed an inning of scoreless relief to close the game for the Rams.

    Sophomore Dillon Corliss (Winterport, ME) earned (more…)

  • FSU Women’s Lacrosse 7-5 Victory over Mass. Maritime in MASCAC Open

    FSU Women’s Lacrosse 7-5 Victory over Mass. Maritime in MASCAC Open

    Framingham State University RAMS
    Framingham State University RAMS

    FRAMINGHAM, MA – The Framingham State University women’s lacrosse team tallied five second half goals en route to a 7-5 victory over Massachusetts Maritime Academy in the Massachusetts State Collegiate Athletic Conference (MASCAC) opener for both squads this afternoon at Maple Street Field.

    With the win, the Rams improve to 2-3 on the season and are now 1-0 in the conference, while the Buccaneers are still in search of their first victory at 0-3 overall and are now 0-1 in the MASCAC.

    The Rams jumped out to a 2-0 lead as they converted on a pair of free position opportunities. Freshman Jessica Graham (Woburn, Mass.) struck first just under (more…)

  • Framingham State Rams Football, 41-9 Victory Over Plymouth State

    Framingham State Rams Football, 41-9 Victory Over Plymouth State

    Framingham State University RAMS
    Framingham State University RAMS

    FRAMINGHAM, MA – The Framingham State University defense forced a pair of turnovers and held Plymouth State to just three field goals on 112 yards of total offense as the Rams defeated the Panthers 41-9 in a Massachusetts State Collegiate Athletic Conference (MASCAC) football match-up at Framingham’s Bowditch Field.

    The Rams improve to 6-1 on the season and remain unbeaten in MASCAC action at 5-0, while the Panthers fall to 1-6 overall and are still in search of their first conference victory at 0-5.

    The Framingham State defense held the Panthers to 98 yards on the ground and just 14 yards passing with a pair of interceptions. Plymouth State scored a field goal on the opening possession of the second half when they went (more…)