Posted: Oct 05, 2024
Falcons Soar Past Vikings
Fitchburg St.
(4-6, 4-0)
4
Salem St.
(2-7, 0-4)
0
| Final | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Fitchburg St. (4-6, 4-0) | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 4 |
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Salem St. (2-7, 0-4) | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
SALEM, Mass. -- Autumn Tibbetts had a goal and two assists and Fitchburg State used three first half scores to cruise to a 4-0 win over Salem State in a Massachusetts State Collegiate Athletic Conference (MASCAC) contest at Alumni Field on Saturday afternoon. Four different players scored for the Falcons, who are now 4-6 on the season and remain unbeaten in the MASCAC at 4-0. The Vikings slide to 2-7 and 0-4 in conference.
How it Happened:
- Sophia Yates notched the fist goal of the game for Fitchburg State just 57 seconds into the game.
- Later, Alexis Raymond added another score for the Falcons, who exited the first quarter with a 2-0 lead.
- Samantha Jones increased the lead to 3-0, rifling in a shot with less than five seconds remaining before halftime.
- Tibbetts ripped home a shot early in the fourth quarter to cap the scoring.
Inside the Numbers:
- Fitchburg State dominated possession in the first half, holding a 21-0 advantage in shots and a 9-0 margin in corners and finished with a 33-1 edge in shots..
- Jenna Morse picked up the win making one save while Izzy Mosley stopped 26 shots for Salem State.
- Falcons midfielder Samantha Jones finished with a goal and an assist.
Up Next:
The Vikings will travel to Rivier for a 7:00 pm contest this Thursday, October 10.