Framingham, Mass. (10/20/16) - The Lasell field hockey team posted its fifth shutout of the season on Thursday evening, besting Framingham State 3-0 in a non-conference affair.

With the win the Lasers close the regular season at 11-6 while the Rams slip to 2-15.

The two teams entered the break scoreless even though the Lasers outshot the Rams 10-to-3 in the first half. Both had opportunities to score but Framingham goalie Haley Duggan (Framingham, Mass.) turned away seven first half shots and Denise Landry (New Milford, Conn.) turned away the Rams one opportunity on net in the frame.

The Lasers were finally able to break the scoreless tie in the 52^nd minute when Caitlin Flannery (Medford, NJ) sent a long strike into the back of the cage on a lead pass by Brooke Landry (New Milford, Conn.).

In the 56^th minute Brittany Frotier (Newport, VT) tipped a long strike from Flannery into the back of the goal to extend the lead to 2-0.

Just a few moments later Samantha Taylor (Hanover, Mass.) scored with Leah Sullivan (Mansfield Mass.) assisting to reach the final 3-0 margin.

Landry completed the shutout making four saves while Duggan turned away ten shots for the Rams.

The Lasers outshot the Rams 20-to-8 in the contest and were awarded 12 penalty corners to the Rams 6.

Lasell will now await its conference fate, as the GNAC playoffs begin on Saturday, October 29. The Rams return to action on Saturday, October 21^st when they host Keene State in the final regular season match of the season. Prior to the contest the Rams will honor the two FSU seniors playing in their final collegiate game.

Recap courtesy of Framingham Sports Information