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Women’s basketball remains undefeated in the MASCAC
By Sara Senesac Sports Editor
The Rams’ women’s basketball team hosted the Westfield State Owls for MASCAC action Feb. 1. The Rams were leading 14-11 at the end of the first quarter, but quickly lost their lead at the beginning of the second when the Owls managed to take a 15-14 lead. Framingham was quick to respond, using the next five minutes of play to go on a 14-1 run and extending their lead 28-16. They would never let the lead go again. By the end of the second quarter, the Rams were up by 19 points. Westfield fought back in the third, but Framingham managed to hold their 19-point lead until the end. The Rams continued to dominate through the final quarter, expanding their lead to as many as 30 points by the end of play. They took a final 100-74 victory over the Owls. Senior captain Julia Sanborn said, “I’ve had my fair share of losses against Westfield, losing to them in championship games both my freshman and sophomore year. We’ve never matched up against them with as much talent as we have this year.” Senior guard Emily Velozo led the team in points with 30. She also had three steals, four assists, and five rebounds. Freshman forwards Flannery O’Connor and Katty Haidul both ended the match with a double-double. O’Connor finished with 13 points and 11 boards, while Haidul managed 15 points, 10 boards, and two blocks. Freshman Sarah Sullivan also had 14 points and nine rebounds for the Rams. Senior guard Mary Kate O’Day had an impressive two steals, four blocks, five assists, six rebounds, and 12 points by the end of the match. She now has a career 1,411 points and has moved into the second alltime scoring position for the Rams. The win keeps Framingham on top at an undefeated 7-0 in the MASCAC, and overall 15-5 record for the season.
Sanborn said, “We’ve proven to be more determined, driven, and hardworking than we’ve ever been, and I truly feel like that is what has allowed us to be so successful thus far. Moving forward, we just have to build on what we’ve already accomplished this season and continue to work towards our end goal.” The Rams travel to Worcester State for another MASCAC battle Feb. 8.
Mary Kate O’Day sets up the offense.
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Men’s basketball on pace for school record in losses By Carlos Silva Asst. Sports Editor The Rams took on the Westfield State Owls in a MASCAC game Feb. 1 in the Athletic Center. The Owls started the game off hot with a 22-9 run with over 12 minutes left in the half. The Rams were able to close the deficit to just nine points thanks to a Tyri Hampton jump shot with six minutes left on the clock. Westfield State went into halftime with a 50-39 lead over the Rams. The Owls continued their dominance throughout the second half with a lead as large as 24 points. Consistent with how the Rams have looked this season, the game was out of reach. However, the Rams were able to put up a late run of their own to bring the score within 13 points as the game ended with a score of 8673.
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Westfield State was led by Vawn Lord who scored 24 points on 9-of14 from the field. He also added eight rebounds and two steals. The Owls’ Jauch Green contributed to the win with a double-double of 10 points and 11 rebounds. Hampton led the Rams with 18 points, while shooting 8-of-19 from the floor. Camren McCloud-Thomas neared a double-double effort with 14 points and seven rebounds. This loss extends the Rams losing streak to 12 and increases their chances in tying the school loss record of 24. The Rams are now 0-7 in the MASCAC and 1-19 overall.
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