Women's Soccer Blanked by Framingham State, 2-0

THE BASICS 
Salem State, 0 at Framingham State, 2

Records: 
Framingham State University Rams (3-4-2, 2-2-0 MASCAC)
Salem State University Vikings (5-3-1, 2-2-0 MASCAC)

Location: Framingham, Mass. - Maple Street Field

Date: Friday, September 26, 2025

THE LEAD— The Salem State women's soccer team traveled to Framingham for a MASCAC matchup Friday evening, but unfortunately fell, 2-0 at Maple Street Field.

HOW IT HAPPENED

• Throughout the first half, both sides played each other evenly. Salem State had multiple chances to strike first, including one at 19:25 when Jenna Mitza (Tyngsboro, Mass.) rifled a shot at Rams goalie, Savannah Goba, but was unfortunately turned away.
• Later in the frame, with a little under seven minutes until halftime (38:09), Framingham struck first thanks to Ana Serrano and ultimately took a 1-0 lead into the half. 
• Coming out of the half, Salem peppered Goba with multiple shots, including one at 47:15 from McKenna Gilligan (Salem, Mass.) that was stopped by the Rams keeper.
• Framingham tacked on an insurance goal at 66:52 when Sophia Thimm scored after being set up by teammate Melissa Romeiro. As the match went on, Salem had a couple of chances towards the end to cut into the deficit by rattling off shots at 88:10 and 88:25, but could not find the back of the net as the Rams held on for a 2-0 win.

INSIDE THE NUMBERS

• Ava Guyer (East Granby, Conn.) finished the night with eight stops.
• Goba ended the match with six saves for the hosts.
• Framingham outshot Salem by a 24-7 margin. However, the Vikings only allowed nine shots in the second.
• The Rams also held the advantage in corner kicks, 6-1.
• Coming into tonight, the Vikings had won or tied the last two matchups between the Rams.

UP NEXT

• Salem will have a few days off before returning home for a non-conference matchup versus Nichols College on Tuesday, September 30 at 7:00 p.m.