Last Second Kick Blocked as Football Falls 14-12 at Mass. Maritime

Buzzards Bay, Mass. - The Framingham State University football team had a 19-yards field goal attempt blocked with eight second on the clock as the Rams were defeated 14-12 by Mass. Maritime this afternoon in Massachusetts State Collegiate Athletic Conference (MASCAC) action at Clean Harbors Stadium. 

THE BASICS: 

- Scores:  Mass. Maritime 14, Framingham State 12 

- Records:  Framingham State (5-2, 5-1 MASCAC), Mass. Maritime (3-4, 3-3 MASCAC) 

- Location:  Clean Harbors Stadium – Buzzards Bay, Mass. 

INSIDE THE NUMBERS: 

• Michael Marcucella completed 26-of-41 pass attempts for 293 yards with an interception. 

• Mathias Fowler made seven catches in the game for 141 yards, while Alex Maia had eight catches for 79 yards.  

• Blake Barron paced the defense with 15 tackles including 11 solo with a sack, while Josiah Mitchell made eight stops with six solo. 

• Kymauny Roland added six tackles including one for a loss with three quarterback hurries.   

HOW IT HAPPENED: 

• The Rams got on the board first in the opening minute of the second quarter on a four yard run from Jaheim Daniels. After missing the extra point, the Rams led 6-0. 

• The Bucs took the lead with 1:54 left in the half on a 20 yard touchdown pass. 

• The Bucs extended the lead to 14-6 with a touchdown to open the third quarter. 

• The Rams tied the game with 3:49 to play in the fourth on a one yard run from Ransford Adri, but the two point conversion failed and the Bucs led 14-12. 

• The Rams defense forced a three and out from the Bucs and the Rams offense took over at their own 21 yard line with 1:58 to play. The Rams drove down to the two yard line and after a pair of timeouts attempted the game tying field which was blocked. The Rams recovered the ball but were tackled short of the end zone ending the game. 

 UP NEXT: 

The Rams are back in action November 1st when they travel to Plymouth State at 12 p.m.