Worcester, MA- First year Head Coach Adam Howarth announces the release of the 2024 schedule of the Worcester State Men’s Soccer team. In the first season for Howarth, the Lancers will look to build upon their 5-8-4 and 3-4 conference record to return to the MASCAC Championship this season. The team will be guided in their endeavor by senior captain Nate Lewos and 2022 conference First Team All-Conference selection graduate student midfielder Manny Ramirez, the strong presence of senior forward Mal Hawkins, along with 2024 MASCAC Second Team selections senior midfielder Declan Ryder and junior defenseman Brendan Lower, to lead an impactful group of returners and fresh talent to the team.
Worcester, MA- The Worcester State Athletics Department has five named to this years Spring MASCAC Sportsmanship teams. Selected were Baseball's Mason Bates, Lacrosse's Hannah Leahy, Track and Field's Giovanni Casiano and Eryca Lopes and Softball's Sarah Gosselin. 34 Massachusetts State Collegiate Athletic Conference (MASCAC) student-athletes have been honored for their outstanding sportsmanship as members of the 2024 Spring Sportsmanship Teams.
Worcester, MA- The Worcester State Athletic Department, led by Athletic Director Michael Mudd, is pleased to announce the return of Al Pettway ‘94 as the new Men’s Basketball Head Coach. Pettway will serve as the 12th head coach in the program’s 74-year history that has seen three NCAA appearances, most recently with back-to-back appearances in 2022-23 and 2023-24 under departing former Head Coach Tyler Hundley.
Worcester, MA- Head Coach Kevin Cumberbatch, entering his 17th season at the helm of the Worcester Women’s Soccer team has announced the release of the 2024 schedule, where the squad will look to return to the MASCAC post season and grab their fifth NCAA post season appearance under Cumberbatch. The Lancers squad concluded the 2023 season at 6-9-2, 5-2 in the MASCAC, dropping a tight battle to Westfield Stat in the MASCAC semifinals. The team returns the bulk of their talent from last year, while adding in a breadth of talent in their incoming class to complement the skills continually on display. The team returns MASCAC First Team midfielder Erin Condon as she aims to continue her dominance on the pitch success with another standout junior season for the Lancers. Ready to push the team to success alongside Condon is seniors Abby Bond, a dominant midfielder, and Jessica Forbes, who with an impenetrable presence on defense, and Raelyn Callahan, a starting forward with 13 career goals over two seasons with the Lancers.
Worcester, MA- The Worcester State Football program, headed up by fifth-year Head Coach Adam Peloquin, officially announced their 2024 Football schedule. The Lancers aim to improve upon their 1-9 record from last season with the help of a seasoned team of veterans. Offensively the Lancers will be guided by the fast-acting feet of senior Nico Holmes along with all five returning starting offensive linemen from last season to help support a strong ground game this season. On defense, Worcester will be helmed by senior fourth year captain John McMasters, who is set to continue as a middle linebacker come the start of the new season, alongside fellow captain, and senior Jayden Caron. Joining McMasters and Caron on defense are seniors Eben Ankomah Gyau and Jamison Metcalf who are primed for breakout season this year.
A date for the 2024 Worcester State University Women's Lacrosse Fall Prospect Clinic has been officially announced. The annual clinic will be held on Sunday, September 22nd at 1p.m.
The National Fastpitch Coaches Association announced the 376 student-athletes from 167 schools who comprise the 2024 NFCA Division III All-Region teams.
Worcester, MA- The Worcester State Baseball team’s senior Ben Smith (Bourne, MA) was selected to this years MASCAC First Team as a starting pitcher. The Worcester State Baseball team (11-28, 9-12) finished their season falling in the MASCAC Quarterfinals after defeating #3 seed Framingham State in the opening round of action.
Worcester, MA- The Worcester State Softball team came away with two major honors and six named to this years MASCAC All- Conference Teams. Leading this year’s awards was junior Emma Lanpher (Charlton, MA) and senior Emily Bartlett (Lowell, MA) who claimed Player and Pitcher of the Year in the conference.
Worcester, MA- The Lancers placed three on the MASCAC Second Team All-Conference as voted on by the conference coaches. Graduate Student Shea Jarvis (Auburn, MA), Senior Sarah Melanson (Melrose, MA) and sophomore Mckayla Fisher (Peabody, MA).
On Monday, May 6th the Worcester State University Athletic Department held their annual 2023-24 Athletic Awards Ceremony on the campus of Worcester State in the newly renamed Gene J. & Julianne DeFeudis Wellness Center.
WORCESTER, Mass. – A total of 33 Worcester State University student-athletes were inducted into the 2024 class of Chi Alpha Sigma, the National College Athlete Honor Society, the athletics department announced last Monday. Chi Alpha Sigma recognizes student-athletes who are juniors or seniors in academic standing and maintain at least a 3.4 GPA. Inductees were honored at the 2023-24 Athletics Awards Ceremony on the campus of Worcester State University on May 6, 2024.
Worcester, MA- For the second time this season, Worcester State Baseball’s Senior Ben Smith (Bourne, MA) has been tabbed at the MASCAC Pitcher of the Week.
Worcester, MA- For the fourth time this season, Worcester State Women’s Lacrosse first year Madigan Kelley (Bourne, MA) has been tabbed as the conference rookie of the week in the final week of awards.
By the time Nick Pennucci was five years old, he was already skating and learning to play ice hockey, an activity that would quickly grow into a lifelong passion.
Worcester, MA- After a strong MASCAC tournament the Worcester State Women’s Track and Field team has claimed another MASCAC weekly honor as first year Ciara Adu-Addo (Worcester, MA) has claimed her third rookie of the week honor and fifth between the indoor and outdoor season.
Worcester, MA- The Worcester State Softball team has claimed another repeat MASCAC weekly honor as senior Emily Bartlett (Lowell, MA) was named MASCAC Pitcher of the Week for the fifth time this season.
Worcester, MA- The Worcester State Women’s Lacrosse team has claimed another MASCAC weekly honor as first year Madigan Kelley (Bourne, MA) claimed her third MASCAC Rookie of the Week honor of the season.
Worcester, MA- The Worcester State Rookie of the Week hot streak continue for the Women’s Track and Field team with a new honoree into the mix this week. First year Lauren Condike (East Longmeadow, MA) claimed this week’s spot after a strong dual performance at the Bonnie Edmondson Classic this past weekend.
Coming off the 50th anniversary of Division III College Athletics and Title IX, Worcester State University’s Women’s Athletics programs have made tremendous strides to level the playing field for treatment, recognition, and resources for female athletes. The drive and ability to win is infectious across Lancer women’s athletics with teams and individuals consistently winning championships and making NCAA tournament appearances, all while succeeding in the classroom.
Thanks to trailblazers worldwide who fight for equal treatment and the persistent dedication of players and coaches, female athletes are being promoted and recognized for their accomplishments more than ever. Karen Tessmer, associate athletic director and women’s basketball head coach, says that it is important to keep fighting for the recognition of women in sports, as it is easy for them to be overshadowed by male athletes.
Worcester, MA- The Worcester State Baseball team claimed their second MASCAC weekly honor this week as senior Ben Smith (Bourne, MA) was selected as the conference’s pitcher of the week.
Worcester, MA- The Worcester State Softball team kept the MASCAC Honors streak going this week as they again were recognized for their strength of play this week. Senior Emily Bartlett (Lowell, MA) was picked for the 4th time as MASCAC Pitcher of the Week, while first year Peyton Maloney (West Boylston, MA) received her first MASCAC honor of the season, being named Rookie of the Week.
Worcester, MA- The Worcester State Lacrosse team has again been selected with a conference weekly honor. Sophomore Mckayla Fisher (Peabody, MA), last year’s dominant Rookie of the Week recipient nabbed her first weekly honor this season being named the MASCAC Defensive Player of the Week.
Worcester, MA- The Worcester State Outdoor Track and field Team claimed another Rookie of the Week honor this week as first year Ciara Adu-Addo (Worcester, MA) would again take the honor.
Worcester, MA- For the second straight week the Worcester State Baseball team would grab the MASCAC Rookie of the Week honor as first year Ryan Jewett (Natick, MA) would again, bring home the honor.
Worcester, MA- The Worcester State Baseball team has been awarded their first MASCAC weekly honors of the season as first year Ryan Jewett (Natick, MA) was named this weeks MASCAC Rookie of the Week.
Worcester, MA- The Worcester State Softball team has again been awarded MASCAC Pitcher of the Week as senior Emily Bartlett (Lowell, MA) has claimed the recognition for the third time this season.
Worcester, MA- The Worcester State Athletics department is proud to partner with the NCAA and Division III to celebrate this years DIII Week. Division III Week is a positive opportunity for all individuals associated with a Division III institution to observe and celebrate the impact athletics and student-athletes have on campus and in the surrounding community. During the week, every Division III school and conference office is encouraged to conduct an outreach activity that falls into one of three categories: academic accomplishment, athletic experience, or leadership/community service/campus involvement. Division III Week is a strategic initiative that achieves its desired impact from a unity of effort. It harnesses everyone working toward the same goal at the same time to build a greater awareness and understanding of Division III athletics.
Worcester State Men's Soccer Announce 2024 Schedule
May 31, 2024Worcester, MA- First year Head Coach Adam Howarth announces the release of the 2024 schedule of the Worcester State Men’s Soccer team. In the first season for Howarth, the Lancers will look to build upon their 5-8-4 and 3-4 conference record to return to the MASCAC Championship this season. The team will be guided in their endeavor by senior captain Nate Lewos and 2022 conference First Team All-Conference selection graduate student midfielder Manny Ramirez, the strong presence of senior forward Mal Hawkins, along with 2024 MASCAC Second Team selections senior midfielder Declan Ryder and junior defenseman Brendan Lower, to lead an impactful group of returners and fresh talent to the team.
