By Izabela Gage Asst. Sports Editor The Rams lost on their home turf in a conference matchup to the Worcester State University Lancers 1-0 Oct. 18. This loss brings their overall record to 2-12-1 and their conference record to 1-3-1. The Rams started on the field aggressively - with freshman Hailey Ring charging from the center line and taking her first shot on goal less than 20 seconds in. Ring’s determination remained high as she took another shot on goal 30 seconds later, which was saved by the Lancers’ goalkeeper Ella Gumienny. Worcester tried to find the back of the net twice, but goalkeeper Madison Magone stopped the ball both times. The Rams gained possession of the ball, and junior Grayson Tellier attempted to net the first goal of the game, but it was stopped by Gumienny. Magone stopped the Lancers’ next four shots on goal, but unfortunately, 6 minutes later, they netted their first and only goal of the game. Senior Cathryn Cooney responded with aggression from the center line and tried to find an opportunity on net less than a minute later. Before the end of the first half, Worcester attempted four more shots, three of which were on goal. Ring ended the first half with one last shot on goal, which Gumienny managed to save. The half ended with Worcester in the lead 1-0. The Lancers started the second with a shot, but it was blocked by the Rams. Freshman Beyonce Gray countered with a shot of her own, but it flew high above the goalpost. Tellier attempted two goals on two back-to-back corner kicks, but both were unable to reach the goal crease. Worcester came back with another four shots on goal, one being wide and the other three being saved by Magone. Senior Hailey Baker ended the game with the last shot, which was saved by Gumienny. Tellier said, “We are trying to have more offensive opportunities and finish out the year strong. We just want to continue working hard and make it to the playoffs.” Ring said, “We have been able to keep possession for longer periods of time, which ultimately helps the game flow. “This is something we have been working on, but a lot of us are new to the team and we are still figuring that out,” she added. Most recently, Framingham fell to the Eastern Connecticut State University Warriors 9-0 Oct. 23. According to Ring, the team is “working on consistency, playing the ball to feet, working hard, and keeping our head in the game - even in the setting of many losses.” She said they have been focusing on teamwork because “once you begin to mesh with your team and get to know how they play, you begin to make smart decisions about what moves you need to make in order to create easier passing and easier runs off the ball.” She said they are planning on going further, so they are playing hard. “We don’t really have an option but to give it our best.” Tellier said, “Since the beginning of the season, we have all found our own voices and have gotten close with one another. I think being this close as a team has helped us work together and not give up. She noted the importance of the team using their positive attitude “to help lift each other up and be ready for the last few games of the season.” Ring said, “Keeping our energy up and playing for the person next to you - it’s about playing for each other because after all, we are all in this together.” Tellier said, “We are trying to stay composed and play our game and just have fun.” The Rams travel to Massachusetts Maritime Academy for conference play Oct. 26.