Falcons Drop 3-1 Decision To Vikings In MASCAC Action
Salem, Mass. – The Fitchburg State Women’s Soccer team dropped a tough 3-1 decision to the Vikings of Salem State University this afternoon in Massachusetts State Collegiate Athletic Conference (MASCAC) action from Alumni Field.
| Final | 1 | 2 | T |
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Team Stats
Salem St.
| Game Statistics | Fitchburg St. | Salem St. |
|---|---|---|
| Shots (on goal) | 17 (6) | 31 (18) |
| Saves | 15 | 5 |
| Fouls | 5 | 8 |
| Corner Kicks | 3 | 6 |
| Offsides | 1 | 1 |
Porter notches first collegiate tally for Green and Gold
Salem, Mass. – The Fitchburg State Women's Soccer team dropped a tough 3-1 decision to the Vikings of Salem State University this afternoon in Massachusetts State Collegiate Athletic Conference (MASCAC) action from Alumni Field.
The Basics
Score: Fitchburg State 1, Salem State 3
Records: Fitchburg State (0-10-1, 0-3-1 MASCAC) | Salem State (2-8, 2-1 MASCAC)
How It Happened
Fitchburg State broke a 0-0 stalemate in the 44th minute of action when sophomore Ashley Porter (Upton, Mass.) connected on her first collegiate marker to make the score 1-0. Salem State knotted the score (1-1) with three seconds left in the half as freshman Allie Vallancourt (Boxford, Mass.) deposited a shot into the back of the net for her second tally on the season.
Following the break, the Vikings grabbed the lead at the 51:20 mark with senior Micaela Peysere (Bridgewater, Mass.) received a pass from newcomer Jasmine Moran (Falmouth, Mass.) and connected on her first tally of the year for the 2-1 edge.
The hosts extended its margin minutes later when junior Lyndsey Martin (Medford, Mass.) fired a shot into the upper right side of the net off an assist from Vallancourt for her first goal of the 2021 campaign, resulting in the 3-1 final
Inside the Numbers
This afternoon's contest marked the 28th meeting between the two schools on the pitch with the Falcons 5-22-0 all-time when taking on the Vikings
Salem State has won the last six matchups against Fitchburg State, including a 5-0 decision in the last meeting on November 2, 2019 at Alumni Field
Salem State held a 31-17 edge in shots, while also holding a 6-3 margin in corner kicks
Sophomore Abaigeal Gilman (Clinton, Mass.) made 12 saves for the Falcons
Junior Lily Pfefferle (St. Paul, Minn.) stopped five shots for the Vikings
Up Next
Falcons return to action on Monday as they host the Hawks of Roger Williams University for a non-conference match, starting at 12:00 PM. Vikings will travel to Rivier University on Tuesday for a non-conference tilt at 7:00 PM.