Tag: James Muirhead

  • Defense Holds in Fourth as FSU Rams Football Downs WestConn 35-21

    Defense Holds in Fourth as FSU Rams Football Downs WestConn 35-21

    Framingham State University RAMS logo
    Framingham State University (FSU)

    FRAMINGHAM, MA — The Framingham State University football team forced three fumbles and recorded four sacks including a key sack-fumble in the fourth quarter as the Rams defeated Western Connecticut 35-21 this afternoon in Massachusetts State Collegiate Athletic Conference (MASCAC) action at Bowditch Field.

    The Rams defense stopped WestConn four times in the fourth quarter to secure the victory including a stop on the goal line as time expired. WestConn’s final four possessions resulted in a fumble, a punt, a turnover on downs and the stop on the goal line as they tried to come from behind.

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  • FSU Football Takes Bogan Division in 14-7 Win over Coast Guard

    FSU Football Takes Bogan Division in 14-7 Win over Coast Guard

    Framingham State University RAMS
    Framingham State University RAMS

    FRAMINGHAM, MA – Framingham State University Sophomore running back Melikke Van Alstyne carried 39 times for 180 yards and two touchdowns as the FSU Rams football team clinched its first ever New England Football Conference (NEFC) Bogan Division title with a 14-7 win over Coast Guard on a bitter cold, windy and rainy day at Maple Street Field.

    With the win, Framingham improves to 7-2 overall and 6-0 in the Bogan Division, while Coast Guard dropped its fifth game this season by seven points or less as they are now 1-7 overall and 1-5 in the division.

    With his 180 yards in the game, Van Alstyne established a new FSU single season rushing mark as he now has 1,399 yards on the season which surpasses (more…)

  • FSU Football Bests Westfield State 27-24

    FSU Football Bests Westfield State 27-24

    Framingham State University RAMS
    Framingham State University RAMS

    FRAMINGHAM, MA – The Framingham State University football team stopped Westfield State on 4th down with 28 seconds remaining to hold off the Owls and pick up a 27-24 victory this afternoon in New England Football Conference (NEFC) Bogan Division action at Maple Street Field.

    With the win, the Rams improve to 6-2 on the season and remain undefeated in the division at 5-0. The loss drops the Owls to 3-5 overall and 2-3 in the Bogan Division.

    Sophomore quarterback Dino Mancinelli (Madison, Conn.) completed 19 of 35 passes for 274 yards with a touchdown and an interception, while senior wide receiver James McCarthy (Newton, Mass.) made seven catches for 185 yards and two scores. Sophomore running back Melikke Van Alstyne (Salem, Mass.) rushed for over 100 yards for the (more…)