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May 12, 2012
Women's Lacrosse Eliminated from ECAC Tournament with Loss to Wheaton
Norton, Mass. – The Wheaton College women’s lacrosse team advanced to the finals of the Eastern College Athletic Conference (ECAC) Championship with a 20-6 win over Framingham State in the semifinal round Saturday afternoon at Keefe Field.

May 9, 2012
Women’s Lacrosse Advances to ECAC Semifinals with 16-7 Victory over Colby-Sawyer
Framingham, Mass. – The Framingham State University women’s lacrosse team rattled off 11 straight goals in the first half en route to a 16-7 victory over Colby-Sawyer College this afternoon in the opening round of the 2012 Eastern College Athletic Conference (ECAC) Division III New England Women’s Lacrosse Championship Tournament at Maple Street Field.

May 7, 2012
Women’s Lacrosse Fourth Seed in ECAC New England Championship Tournament
Framingham, Mass. – The Framingham State University women’s lacrosse team has been selected as the fourth seed in the 2012 Eastern College Athletic Conference (ECAC) Division III New England Women’s Lacrosse Championship Tournament. The Rams will host fifth seed Colby-Sawyer College on Wednesday, May 9th, at 4 p.m.

May 2, 2012
Women's Lacrosse Eliminated from NEWLA Tournament with 21-14 Loss at Westfield State
Westfield, Mass. – Junior Maura Stack (Wilbraham, Mass.) had a game-high eight goals to lead Westfield State University to a 21-14 victory over Framingham State University in a New England Women’s Lacrosse Alliance (NEWLA) postseason tournament semifinal game on Wednesday evening.

May 2, 2012
Three Rams Named to 2012 NEWLA All-Conference Teams
Framingham, Mass. – Three Framingham State University women’s lacrosse players have been named to the 2012 New England Women’s Lacrosse Alliance (NEWLA) All-Conference teams in voting conducted by the conference coaches and announced by the conference office this afternoon.

April 30, 2012
Women’s Lacrosse Third Seed in NEWLA Tournament
Framingham, Mass. – The Framingham State University women’s lacrosse team has earned the third seed in this week’s New England Women’s Lacrosse Alliance (NEWLA) Championship Tournament. The Rams will travel to second seed Westfield State University in one semifinal on Wednesday evening, May 2nd, for a 6 p.m. game.

April 30, 2012
McLean Named NEWLA Offensive Player of the Week
Framingham, Mass. – Senior Brittany McLean (Walpole, Mass.) has been named the New England Women’s Lacrosse Alliance (NEWLA) Offensive Player of the Week for the week ending April 29th, 2012.

April 28, 2012
Women’s Lacrosse Closes Regular Season with 21-4 Triumph over Becker
Framingham, Mass. – The Framingham State University women’s lacrosse team led by seniors Kerry Kiley (Mansfield, Mass.) and Brittany McLean (Walpole, Mass.) closed the regular season this afternoon with a decisive 21-4 victory over Becker College in New England Women’s Lacrosse Alliance (NEWLA) action at Maple Street Field.

April 25, 2012
Women's Lacrosse Wins Fourth Straight with 13-11 Victory over Fitchburg State
Fitchburg, Mass. – Behind four goals from sophomore Lauren Kent (Framingham, Mass.), the Framingham State University women’s lacrosse team defeated host Fitchburg State 13-11 this eveningin New England Women’s Lacrosse Alliance (NEWLA) action at Elliot Field.

April 21, 2012
Women's Lacrosse Halts Salem State's Comeback for 16-14 Victory
Salem, Mass. - Senior Kerry Kiley (Mansfield, Mass.) tallied five goals as the Framingham State University women’s lacrosse team held off a comeback by the Salem State University Lady Viking’s for a 16-14 victory this afternoon in a New England Women’s Lacrosse Alliance matchup.

April 17, 2012
Women’s Lacrosse Defeats Elms 19-7
Framingham, Mass. – The Framingham State University women’s lacrosse team won their second straight New England Women’s Lacrosse Alliance (NEWLA) game this afternoon as they defeated the Elms College Blazers 19-7 at Maple Street Field.

April 14, 2012
Women’s Lacrosse Evens Conference Record with Win over Mass. Maritime
Framingham, Mass. – Junior Brittany McLean (Walpole, Mass.) tallied seven goals and four assists to lead the Framingham State University women’s lacrosse team to a 24-6 victory of Massachusetts Maritime in New England Women’s Lacrosse Alliance (NEWLA) action this afternoon at Maple Street Field.

April 12, 2012
Women’s Lacrosse Falls to Plymouth State, 20-7
Framingham, Mass. – Freshman Shannon Connerty (Nashua, NH) tallied seven goals and two assists to lead Plymouth State University to a 20-7 victory this afternoon over the host Framingham State University Rams in non-conference women’s lacrosse action at Maple Street Field.

April 10, 2012
Late Goal Lifts UMass Dartmouth to 19-18 Win over Women’s Lacrosse
Framingham, Mass. – Senior Leanne Canillas (New City, NY) tallied the game-winner for the University of Massachusetts Dartmouth women’s lacrosse team on a free position shot with 1:22 left in the game to lift the Corsairs to a 19-18 victory over Framingham State University in non-conference action this afternoon at Maple Street Field.

April 9, 2012
Western Connecticut Uses Late Surge to Defeat Women's Lacrosse
Danbury, Conn. - In a game with few offensive opportunities for the first 50 minutes, the Western Connecticut State University women's lacrosse team scored three goals in the final five minutes to claim an 8-5 non-conference victory over the visitors from Framingham State University Wednesday night at the Westside Athletic Complex.

April 7, 2012
Women’s Lacrosse Defeats Worcester State 18-15
Framingham, Mass. –The Framingham State University women’s lacrosse team picked up their first conference victory of the season with an 18-15 win this afternoon over Worcester State University in New England Women’s Lacrosse Alliance (NEWLA) action at Maple Street Field.

April 5, 2012
Strong Second Half Leads Bridgewater State Past Women's Lacrosse, 11-7
Bridgewater, Mass. – The Bridgewater State University Bears edged the visiting Framingham State University Rams, 11-7, in New England Women’s Lacrosse Alliance (NEWLA) action on Thursday evening at Swenson Field.

March 31, 2012
Women's Lacrosse Falls in Conference Opener at Westfield State
Westfield, Mass. – Senior Carly Keeley (Feeding Hills, Mass.) scored a game-high six goals and freshman reserve Stephanie Lenhardt (Duxbury, Mass.) tallied a game-high eight points (four goals, four assists) to propel Westfield State University to a 19-5 women’s lacrosse victory over Framingham State University this evening.

March 27, 2012
Kiley Leads Women’s Lacrosse Past Rhode Island College, 11-5
Framingham, Mass. – Senior Kerry Kiley (Mansfield, Mass.) tallied a game-best and season high seven goals as the Framingham State University women’s lacrosse team defeated Rhode Island College 11-5 this afternoon in non-conference action at Maple Street Field.

March 24, 2012
Women's Lacrosse Wins Second Straight with 16-9 Victory over Simmons
Boston, Mass. - The Framingham State University women’s lacrosse team defeated host Simmons College 16-9 in non-conference action Saturday afternoon at the Winsor fields.

March 22, 2012
Women’s Lacrosse Defeats Mount Ida 16-8
Framingham, Mass. – Senior Kerry Kiley (Mansfield, Mass.) tallied a game-best four goals and an assist to lead the Framingham State University women’s lacrosse team to a 16-8 win over Mount Ida College as the Rams earned their first victory of the season this afternoon at Maple Street Field.

March 20, 2012
Women's Lacrosse Opens Season with 20-12 Setback at MIT
Cambridge, Mass. – A record-breaking performance from junior Laura Wacker (Brooklyn, N.Y.) along with a 9-3 game-ending run powered the MIT women’s lacrosse team to a 20-12 victory over Framingham State University on Tuesday afternoon.

February 28, 2012
Women’s Lacrosse Slated to Finish Fourth in NEWLA Preseason Poll
Framingham, Mass. – The Framingham State University women’s lacrosse team has been selected to finish fourth in the 2012 New England Women’s Lacrosse Alliance (NEWLA) preseason poll as voted on by the league’s coaches and announced by the conference office this morning.

September 20, 2011
2011-12 Women’s Lacrosse General Interest Meeting
Framingham, Mass. – The Framingham State University women’s lacrosse team will be holding a general interest meeting on Wednesday, September 21st at 8 p.m. at the Juice Bar in the Athletic Center.

July 5, 2011
16 Rams Named to 2011 MASCAC Spring All-Academic Team
Buzzards Bay, Mass. — Nearly 330 student-athletes, including 16 student-athletes from Framingham State University, have been honored by the Massachusetts State Collegiate Athletic Conference (MASCAC) with selection to the league’s Spring 2011 All-Academic Team as announced by MASCAC Commissioner Angela Baumann.

May 12, 2011
Banas Resigns as Head Women’s Lacrosse Coach
Framingham, Mass. – Framingham State University head women’s lacrosse coach Laura Banas has resigned her position effective immediately. Banas has spent the past five seasons at the helm of the FSU women’s lacrosse program and guided the Rams through the transition from club team to varsity program.

May 4, 2011
Kiley and Rijo Selected to NEWLA All-Conference Teams – Rams Receive Team Sportsmanship Award
Framingham, Mass. - Framingham State University junior midfielder Kerry Kiley (Mansfield, Mass) has been selected to the 2011 New England Women’s Lacrosse Alliance (NEWLA) All-Conference First Team and sophomore attack Louie Rijo (Salem, Mass.) has been selected to the Second Team in voting conducted by the conference’s head coaches

April 30, 2011
Women’s Lacrosse Closes Season with 24-6 Loss to Conference Leader Bridgewater State
Framingham, Mass. – Seniors Jenny Jones (Framingham, Mass.), Courtney Lennon (Medfield, Mass.) and Patricia Maloney (Walpole, Mass.) scored five goals apiece to lead the Bridgewater State University women’s lacrosse team to a 24-6 win over the Framingham State Rams in New England Women’s Lacrosse Alliance (NEWLA) action this afternoon at Maple Street Field.

April 28, 2011
Castleton Rallies to Defeat Women’s Lacrosse 11-9
Framingham, Mass. – Freshman Sarah Clark (Guilford, Vt.) converted a free position shot for the game winner with 3:34 remaining to lift the Castleton women’s lacrosse team to a come from behind 11-9 win over Framingham State University in New England Women’s Lacrosse Alliance (NEWLA) action this afternoon at Maple Street Field.

April 23, 2011
Westfield State Defeats Women’s Lacrosse 18-6
Framingham, Mass. – Senior Laura Chiricosta (Lexington, Mass.) and junior Carly Keeley (Feeding Hills, Mass.) scored five goals apiece to lead the Westfield State University women’s lacrosse team to an 18-6 win over Framingham State in New England Women’s Lacrosse Alliance (NEWLA) action this afternoon at Maple Street Field.

April 21, 2011
Women's Lacrosse Falls at Plymouth State 16-6
Plymouth, N.H. – Freshman Mekenna Bay (Maracaibo, Venezuela) and sophomore Caitlin Swanson (Holderness, N.H.) combined for eight goals and five assists Thursday afternoon as Plymouth State University defeated Framingham State University, 16-6, in non-conference women’s lacrosse action at Arold Field.

April 19, 2011
Women’s Lacrosse Defeats Lasell 13-12 with Last Second Goal
Framingham, Mass. – Sophomore Louie Rijo (Salem, Mass.) scored unassisted with one second left on the clock to lift the Framingham State University women’s lacrosse team to a 13-12 win over Lasell College in non-conference action this afternoon at Maple Street Field.

April 16, 2011
Women’s Lacrosse Suffers First Conference Loss with 11-9 Setback to Fitchburg St.
Framingham, Mass. – The Framingham State University women’s lacrosse team suffered their first conference loss of the season this afternoon as sophomore Samantha Bonasera (Chelsea, Vt.) scored the game winner for Fitchburg State with just over four minutes remaining to lift the Falcons to an 11-9 victory over the Rams.

April 12, 2011
Women's Lacrosse Downed by UMass Dartmouth 14-10
North Dartmouth, Mass. - Three Corsairs scored four goals each as the University of Massachusetts Dartmouth’s women’s lacrosse team defeated visiting Framingham State, 14-10, in a non-conference game at Cressy Field Tuesday.

April 9, 2011
Women's Lacrosse Shutsout Elms, 21-0
Chicopee, Mass. –The Framingham State University women’s lacrosse team received three scores apiece from Stephanie Corrales (Framingham, Mass.), Heather Massee (Billerica, Mass.) and Kerry Kiley (Mansfield, Mass.) as they picked up a 21-0 victory over Elms College in Saturday afternoon’s New England Women’s Lacrosse Alliance (NEWLA) game at Leary Field.

April 7, 2011
Women's Lacrosse Remains Unbeaten in NEWLA with 16-12 Win Over Becker
Leicester, Mass. – The Framingham State University women’s lacrosse team opened up a 10-6 halftime lead and held on to defeat Becker College 16-12 in New England Women’s Lacrosse Alliance (NEWLA) action Thursday evening.

April 5, 2011
Women’s Lacrosse Falls to MIT 17-7
Framingham, Mass. – Junior Katie Kauffmann (Olney, Md.) scored six goals to lead the MIT women’s lacrosse team to a 17-7 win over the Framingham State Rams in a non-conference game this afternoon at Maple Street Field. With the win the Engineers improve to 6-3 on the season, while the Rams fall to 1-4.

April 2, 2011
Women’s Lacrosse vs. Castleton- Postponed
Framingham, Mass. – Due to the field conditions this morning resulting from Thursday’s snow storm, today’s women’s lacrosse game between Framingham State and Castleton has been postponed. The makeup has been tentatively scheduled for Thursday, April 28, 2011 at Framingham at 4:30 p.m. The Rams return to action on Tuesday as they host MIT at 4:30 p.m.

April 1, 2011
Women's Lacrosse vs. Castleton - Time Change
Framingham, Mass. – The start time of the women’s lacrosse game on Saturday April 2nd has been changed. The Rams will now host Castleton State at 4 p.m.

March 31, 2011
Women’s Lacrosse Falls to Western Connecticut 19-14
Framingham, Mass. – Paced by 10 goals from sophomore Nicole Perrone (Brookfield, Conn.) the Western Connecticut State Unviersity women’s lacrosse team defeated the Framingham State Rams 19-14 in a non-conference game this afternoon in Framingham. With the win the Colonials improve to 4-3 on the year, while the Rams fall to 1-3.

March 29, 2011
Women's Lacrosse Falls in Overtime 9-8 at Rhode Island College
Providence, RI – The Framingham State University women’s lacrosse team lost a hard fought non-conference game this evening at Rhode Island College as they were defeated 9-8 in overtime by the Anchormen at the RIC Lacrosse Field.

March 25, 2011
Women's Lacrosse Opens Conference Play with 16-10 Win at Worcester State
Worcester, Mass. - Sophomore Heather Massee (Billerica, Mass.) netted five goals with an assist and classmate Chelsea Temple (Rutland, VT) added four markers to help lead Framingham State to a 16-10 triumph over Worcester State in New England Women’s Lacrosse Alliance (NEWLA) action this evening.

March 23, 2011
Women’s Lacrosse Opens Season with 11-7 Loss to Simmons
Framingham, Mass. – Sophomore Rachel Wallace (Braintree, Mass.) scored five goals including the game-winner in the second half to lift the Simmons College women’s lacrosse team to an 11-7 non-conference win today over the host Framingham State University Rams.

March 3, 2011
Women’s Lacrosse Slated to Finish Sixth in NEWLA Preseason Poll
Framingham, Mass. - The Framingham State University women’s lacrosse team has been chosen to finish sixth in the New England Women’s Lacrosse Alliance (NEWLA) preseason poll in voting conducted by the league’s coaches. The Rams received 29 total points and were just a point behind Worcester State who was slated to finish fifth with 30 points.

January 14, 2011
2011 Women's Lacrosse General Interest Meeting
The Framingham State University women’s lacrosse team will be holding a general interest meeting for anyone interested in trying out for the team this spring. The meeting will take place on Monday, January 24th, 2011 at 7 p.m. in the Athletic Center. If you have any questions, please contact head coach Laura Peterson at womenslacrosse@framingham.edu.

August 26, 2010
2010-11 Spring Sports General Interest Meetings
Framingham, Mass. – The Framingham State University baseball, softball and women’s lacrosse teams will be holding general interest meetings during the first two weeks of classes. If you are interested in playing one of these sports, please plan on attending the team meeting.

August 2, 2010
A New Era Begins As MASCAC Goes Collegiate
Buzzards Bay, Mass. - The start of the 2010-11 academic year has brought both excitement and change to the MASCAC, as the conference today officially announced it will change the word “College” to “Collegiate” in its acronym. The eight-member league will celebrate its 40th anniversary and begin its fifth decade of excellence by becoming the Massachusetts State Collegiate Athletic Conference, effective immediately.

June 9, 2010
16 Rams Named to Spring 2010 MASCAC All-Academic Team
Buzzards Bay, Mass. — Nearly 340 student-athletes, including 16 student-athletes from Framingham State College, have been honored by the Massachusetts State College Athletic Conference (MASCAC) with selection to the league’s Spring 2010 All-Academic Team as announced by MASCAC Commissioner Angela Baumann this morning.

May 4, 2010
Kiley Selected to 2010 NEWLA All-Conference Second Team
Framingham, Mass. — Sophomore attack Kerry Kiley (Mansfield, Mass) was selected to the 2010 New England Women’s Lacrosse Alliance (NEWLA) All-Conference Second Team. Kiley, who was among the conference leaders in scoring this season, led the Rams in points (59) and goals (49).

April 29, 2010
Women's Lacrosse Drops 12-9 Decision at Fitchburg State
Fitchburg, Mass. – The Fitchburg State women’s lacrosse team inched its way closer to a 2010 NEWLA playoff berth as the Falcons registered a key 12-9 conference victory over Framingham State College this evening.

April 27, 2010
Women’s Lacrosse Evens Record with 17-2 Win Over Elms
Framingham, Mass. — Senior Ashley Noonan paced the Rams with seven goals as the Framingham State College women’s lacrosse team snapped a three-game losing streak with a 17-2 win over Elms College this afternoon in New England Women’s Lacrosse Alliance action. With the win the Rams even their record at 6-6 overall and 2-3 in the NEWLA,

April 24, 2010
Women's Lacrosse Falls at Castleton 20-8
Castleton, VT - Senior Stephanie Pearce (Shoreham, NY) scored five goals to lead nine different Spartans in the scoring column as Castleton State College defeated Framingham State College 20-8 in New England Women’s Lacrosse Alliance (NEWLA) action Saturday evening at Spartan Stadium.

April 22, 2010
Plymouth State Defeats Women’s Lacrosse 21-7
Framingham, Mass. — Behind five goals from sophomore Jenn Foley (Tewksbury, Mass.) the Plymouth State University women’s lacrosse team cruised to a 21-7 non-conference win today over the Framingham State Rams at Maple Street Field. With the win, the Panthers improve to 6-4 on the year, while the loss drops the Rams to 5-5.

April 20, 2010
Westfield Defeats Women's Lacrosse 21-8
Westfield, Mass. – Juniors Laura Chiricosta and Rachel Dionne both tallied eight points to lead Westfield State to 21-8 victory over Framingham State in women’s lacrosse action Tuesday, April 20.

April 17, 2010
Noonan and Corrales Lead Rams to 19-3 Win Over Thomas College
Framingham, Mass. — Behind four goals apiece from senior Ashley Noonan (Mansfield, Mass.) and junior Stephanie Corrales (Framingham, Mass.) the Framingham State College women’s lacrosse team picked up a 19-3 non-conference win over Thomas College this afternoon at Maple Street Field. With the win the Rams improve to 5-3

April 15, 2010
Worcester State Hands Women’s Lacrosse First Conference Loss
Framingham, Mass. — Senior attack Brittany Jamieson (Foxboro, Mass.) scored with 46 seconds remaining in the game to give the Worcester State College Lancers a 15-14 road win over the Framingham State Rams in New England Women’s Lacrosse Alliance (NEWLA) action this afternoon at Maple Street Field. With the loss the Rams are now 1-1 in

April 13, 2010
Women's Lacrosse Defeats Simmons 20-15
Boston, Mass. – Sophomore Kerry Kiley (Mansfield, Mass.) scored eight goals as the Framingham State College women’s lacrosse team defeated Simmons College 20-15 tonight at the Windsor School in Boston. The Rams improve to 4-2 with the win

April 10, 2010
Women’s Lacrosse Holds Off UMass Dartmouth for 16-13 Win
Framingham, Mass. — The Framingham State College women’s lacrosse team scored four goals in the final 11 minutes to defeat the UMass Dartmouth Corsairs 16-13 today in non-conference women’s lacrosse action at Maple Street Field. With the win, the Rams improve to 3-2 on the season, while the Corsairs even their record at 3-3.

April 8, 2010
Kiley Scores Four as Women's Lacrosse Falls at Western Connecticut
Danbury, Conn. - Sophomore Brianna Mitterando (Mastic Beach, NY) led a balanced offensive attack with three goals as the Western Connecticut State University women’s lacrosse team improved to 6-1 on the season with a 19-11 win over Framingham State College

April 6, 2010
Lasell Hands Women's Lacrosse First Loss of Season
Newton, Mass. – The Framingham State College women’s lacrosse team was handed their first loss of the season today as they were defeated 19-12 by Lasell College in a non-conference game at Lasell. The Rams are now 2-1 on the season, while the Lasers improve to 7-4.

April 1, 2010
Schedule Updates For Friday, April 2nd
Framingham, Mass. – Poor field conditions have forced the postponement of all of Friday’s scheduled games. The women’s lacrosse game against Thomas College and baseball and softball’s conference games at MCLA have all been postponed and will not be played on Friday.

March 30, 2010
Heavy Rain Forces More Postponements
Framingham, Mass. – The rain has forced the postponement of Wednesday’s baseball game against Lasell College and softball’s non-conference doubleheader against UMass Boston. The softball doubleheader has been rescheduled for Thursday, April 1st at UMass Boston. The first game will begin at 3:30 p.m.

March 29, 2010
Weather Forces Changes to Spring Schedules
Framingham, Mass. - Mother Nature has forced changes to the upcoming baseball, softball and women’s lacrosse schedules. All games on Tuesday, March 30th - Baseball at UMass Dartmouth, Johnson & Wales at Softball and Plymouth State at Women’s Lacrosse - have been postponed.

March 29, 2010
Temple Selected NEWLA Rookie of the Week
Framingham, Mass. — Freshman Chelsea Temple (Rutland, VT) has been selected the New England Women’s Lacrosse Alliance (NEWLA) Rookie of the Week for the week ending March 28th. The Rams, who started the season 2-0 this week, are in their first season in the NEWLA and Temple is the first Ram