Falcons Drop 3-1 Decision To Vikings In MASCAC Action

Porter notches first collegiate tally for Green and Gold

Salem, Mass. – The Fitchburg State Women's Soccer team dropped a tough 3-1 decision to the Vikings of Salem State University this afternoon in Massachusetts State Collegiate Athletic Conference (MASCAC) action from Alumni Field.

The Basics

Score: Fitchburg State 1, Salem State 3

Records: Fitchburg State (0-10-1, 0-3-1 MASCAC) | Salem State (2-8, 2-1 MASCAC)

How It Happened

Fitchburg State broke a 0-0 stalemate in the 44th minute of action when sophomore Ashley Porter (Upton, Mass.) connected on her first collegiate marker to make the score 1-0. Salem State knotted the score (1-1) with three seconds left in the half as freshman Allie Vallancourt (Boxford, Mass.) deposited a shot into the back of the net for her second tally on the season.

Following the break, the Vikings grabbed the lead at the 51:20 mark with senior Micaela Peysere (Bridgewater, Mass.) received a pass from newcomer Jasmine Moran (Falmouth, Mass.) and connected on her first tally of the year for the 2-1 edge.

The hosts extended its margin minutes later when junior Lyndsey Martin (Medford, Mass.) fired a shot into the upper right side of the net off an assist from Vallancourt for her first goal of the 2021 campaign, resulting in the 3-1 final

Inside the Numbers

This afternoon's contest marked the 28th meeting between the two schools on the pitch with the Falcons 5-22-0 all-time when taking on the Vikings

Salem State has won the last six matchups against Fitchburg State, including a 5-0 decision in the last meeting on November 2, 2019 at Alumni Field

Salem State held a 31-17 edge in shots, while also holding a 6-3 margin in corner kicks

Sophomore Abaigeal Gilman (Clinton, Mass.) made 12 saves for the Falcons

Junior Lily Pfefferle (St. Paul, Minn.) stopped five shots for the Vikings

Up Next

Falcons return to action on Monday as they host the Hawks of Roger Williams University for a non-conference match, starting at 12:00 PM. Vikings will travel to Rivier University on Tuesday for a non-conference tilt at 7:00 PM.