Framingham, MA- 9/15/07 - The Keene State College field hockey team saw its streak of 18 straight Little East victories come to and end with a 2-1 overtime loss to Framingham State at Maple Street Field on Saturday.  The Owls had also won all 10 meetings between the two teams, including eight in LEC play.

The Rams won the game in the sixth minute of overtime on a goal by senior midfielder Erin Johnson (Uxbridge, MA).  The Rams are now 1-2 on the season and 1-1 in Little East Conference (LEC) action; while the Owls are 3-2 overall and 2-1 in LEC play.

The Rams controlled the game earlier and took a 1-0 lead in the fifth minute on a goal by sophomore Kali Barrett (Attleboro, MA).  Keene State would keep the offensive pressure on the Rams all day as they outshot the Rams 16-8.  Framingham State goalie Steph Bourgeois (Waltham, MA) was able to hold the Owls at bay until the 58th minute when sophomore Karen Robinson (Phillipston, MA) found the back of the net to tie the score at 1-1.  Freshman Amy Docle (Windham, NH) assisted on the game tying goal.

The game headed to overtime tied at one and both teams had their chances to score early in the extra frame.  The Rams would finally break the tie in the 76th minute of play as Johnson took a pass from freshman Andrea DiTerlizzi (Shrewsbury, MA) and found the back of the net for the game winner.

The Rams return to action on Monday as they play host to Anna Maria College at 4:00 p.m., while the Owls host Williams on Tuesday at 6:00 p.m.

(Courtesy Framingham State Sports Information)