Posted: Feb 13, 2025
Rais Nets Third Period Game-Winner
Framingham St.
(2-17-2, 1-12-1)
2
Salem St.
(15-6, 11-4)
3
| Final | 1 | 2 | 3 | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Framingham St. (2-17-2, 1-12-1) | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 |
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Salem St. (15-6, 11-4) | 1 | 1 | 1 | 3 |
SALEM, Mass. -- Rais Francis broke a 2-2, scoring his fourth goal of the year in the third period, to lead Salem State to a 3-2 Massachusetts State Collegiate Athletic Conference (MASCAC) win over Framingham State on Thursday evening at Rockett Arena. The Vikings up their record to 15-6 and 12-4 in the MASCAC while the Rams go to 2-17-2 and 1-12-1 in conference.
How it Happened:
- Samuel Larkin's backhander gave Framingham State an early 1-0 lead just 1:21 into the first.
- Keagan O'Donoghue got one back for Salem State as his shot slipped past Owen Swanbon to tie the game at 1-1.
- Henry Wilson put the Vikings in front, 2-1 as he went top shelf at 5:03 of the second.
- Kaleb Kinskey then tied the game at 2-2 when he lined a shot, beating goalie Aaron Mercer just over two minutes into the second.
- However, Francis went high glove-side at the 12:00 minute mark of the third for the eventual game-winner.
Inside the Numbers:
- Mercer (1-1) picked up the win, stopping 38 shots.
- Swanbon (1-6-1) made 32 saves in the loss.
- Neither team converted on the power play as the Vikings went 0-for-2 and Framingham State 0-for-4.
- Salem State swept the two-game season series, winning both games by a goal.
Up Next:
Salem State will host Westfield State for "Senior Night" on Saturday, February 15 at 6:00 pm.