Fitchburg, Mass. – The Fitchburg State women's soccer downed the Vikings of Salem State 3-2 in a hard-fought battle in Massachusetts State Collegiate Athletic Conference (MASCAC) action on Friday evening at Elliot Field.

The Basics

SCORE: Fitchburg State 3, Salem State 2
RECORD: Fitchburg State (6-4-2, 3-0-1 MASCAC), Salem State (2-9, 1-3 MASCAC)

How It Happened

The Vikings took an early 1-0 lead just four minutes into the match. Senior Jill Tramondozzi (Malden, Mass.) delivered a 30-yard pass to junior Brenna Paquette (Hudson, Mass.), who tucked the goal past the Falcons' netminder.

The Falcons netted the equalizer at 10:31 when senior Taylor Rodriguez (Lunenburg, Mass.)  found Adrianna Westcott (Sayreville, NJ) inside the far post for the rookie's fifth score of the season. Fitchburg State broke the deadlock midway through the frame. Junior Elizabeth Read (Fitchburg, Mass.) took a pass from newcomer Alisha Praileau (Ashby, Mass.) and potted the goal in the upper corner.

Salem State countered with a goal from junior Macy Hudzik (Dracut, Mass.) to knot the game at 2-2 heading to intermission.

Patricia Pallotta (Sterling, Mass.) notched the game-winner at 67:13 for the Green and Gold. The senior midfielder absolutely laced a ball from 30-yards out into the back of the net for the 3-2 victory.

By the Numbers

• Skyla Vaudo (Burlington, Mass.) made 10 saves for the Falcons' win.
• Kelsey Francis (Peabody, Mass.) had 10 stops in the setback for the Vikings.
• The Falcons held the advantage in shots (30-22), each team had four corner kicks.

Up Next
The Falcons return to action next Friday night when they travel to MCLA for a 7:00 PM match-up.