Men's Soccer Falls Short in Thriller Against Westfield State on Senior Day

Framingham, MA - In a high-octane match at Maple St. Field, Framingham State Rams fell just short against the Westfield State Owls, with a final score of 5-4. Despite a valiant effort, the Rams couldn't overcome the Owls' offensive onslaught. 

THE BASICS 

• Score: Westfield State 5, Framingham State 4 

• Records: Westfield State (7-3-4, 3-1-2 MASCAC), Framingham State (5-8-2, 2-4-0 MASCAC) 

• Location: Maple St. Field, Framingham, MA 

HOW IT HAPPENED: 

• The Owls struck first with a goal by Nick Parakilas at 2:24, assisted by Dylan Wesley. 

• The Rams responded with two quick goals, one by Landon Medeiros at 13:37, assisted by Kaio Santos Da Silva, and another by Kaio Santos Da Silva at 20:06, assisted by Isaiah Harris. 

• Westfield State tied it up at 21:44 with an unassisted goal by Dylan Wesley. 

• In the second half, Parakilas scored two more goals, one at 49:20 assisted by Paul Whalley, and another at 56:38 assisted by Enzo Mazza, giving the Owls a 4-2 lead. 

• Kaio Santos Da Silva completed his hat-trick with an unassisted goal at 65:27, bringing the Rams within one. 

• Parakilas scored his fourth goal at 80:39, assisted by Enzo Mazza, to extend the Owls' lead to 5-3. 

• Santos Da Silva scored his fourth goal at 81:58, assisted by Thiago Magalhaes, but the Rams couldn't find the equalizer. 

INSIDE THE NUMBERS: 

• Kaio Santos Da Silva led the Rams with four goals and one assist. 

• Landon Medeiros and Isaiah Harris each contributed with a goal and an assist. 

• Colin Holt made five saves in goal for the Rams. 

• Nick Parakilas was the standout for the Owls with four goals. 

• Dylan Wesley added a goal and an assist for Westfield State. 

• Luke Theroux made four saves in goal for the Owls 

UP NEXT: 

The Rams will travel to Mass Maritime on Friday for a MASCAC clash.