2017 Men's Outdoor Track & Field News
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138 Worcester State Student-Athletes Earn Spring 2017 MASCAC All-Academic Accolades
June 29, 2017WORCESTER, Mass. – 138 Worcester State University student-athletes were named to the Spring 2017 Massachusetts State Collegiate Athletic Conference (MASCAC) All-Academic team, as announced by the MASCAC Commissioner, Angela Baumann, Thursday afternoon. -
Three Worcester State Student-Athletes Claim Final MASCAC Track & Field Weekly Honors
May 30, 2017WORCESTER, Mass. – Three Worcester State University track & field student-athletes have earned Massachusetts State Collegiate Athletic Conference (MASCAC) weekly accolades for their performances at the NCAA Division III National Championships in Geneva, Ohio this past week.
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Weeks Places 13th in Hammer Throw at NCAA Division III National Championships
May 27, 2017GENEVA, Ohio – Worcester State University’s Sam Weeks (Methuen, Mass.) placed 13th in the hammer throw on Saturday (May 27) as he threw for 53.49m at the NCAA Division III National Championships, held at the SPIRE Institute.
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Lewis Tabbed NCAA Division III High Jump Champion; Earns All-American Honors
May 26, 2017GENEVA, Ohio – Worcester State University’s rookie Justin Lewis (Lynn, Mass.) earned his first NCAA Division III national title and the Lancers’ men’s track & field team’s second-ever individual title in program history as he leaped for a personal record (PR) and school record of 2.16m in the finals round of the NCAA Division III National Championships Friday (May 26) afternoon.
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McFadries and Weeks Earn All-American Status at Day One of NCAA Division III National Championships
May 25, 2017GENEVA, Ohio – Both Worcester State University’s Sam Weeks (Methuen, Mass.) and Stephanie McFadries (Burlington, Mass.) placed in the top-8 in their respective events Thursday (May 25) afternoon at the NCAA Division III Outdoor Track & Field Championships to claim All-American status.
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Telegram & Gazette’s: “Worcester State’s Sam Weeks, area athletes head to NCAA track and field championships”
May 25, 2017If Sam Weeks wasn’t in class over the last four years, his Worcester State friends would likely find him near Coughlin Field or inside Lancer Gymnasium lifting, squatting, spinning, or throwing.
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Five Lancers Named to MASCAC Spring 2017 Sportsmanship Team
May 24, 2017WESTFIELD, Mass. – 34 Massachusetts State Collegiate Athletic Conference (MASCAC) student-athletes have been recognized for their outstanding sportsmanship as members of the 2017 Spring Sportsmanship Teams.
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Boamah, Lewis, Vieira, Weeks, and McFadries Earn All-New England Outdoor Track & Field Honors
May 24, 2017WORCESTER, Mass. – Five Worcester State University student-athletes have earned All-Region honors for the 2017 NCAA Division III Outdoor Track & Field season, as announced by the U.S. Track & Field and Cross Country Coaches Association (USTFCCCA) this week.
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Worcester State Sends Four Student-Athletes to NCAA Division III Outdoor Track & Field National Championships
May 24, 2017WORCESTER, Mass. – Four Worcester State student-athletes have finished in the top 20 or 22 of their respective events to qualify for the NCAA Division III National Outdoor Track & Field Championships which are hosted by Mount Union this week (May 25-27) at the SPIRE Institute in Geneva, Ohio.
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Weeks Tabbed MASCAC Field Athlete of the Week
May 22, 2017WORCESTER, Mass. – Worcester State University’s senior thrower, Sam Weeks (Methuen, Mass.) has been named the Massachusetts State Collegiate Athletic Conference (MASCAC) Field Athlete of the Week, as announced by the league Monday morning.
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Outdoor Track & Field Takes Part in MIT’s Last Chance Meet
May 18, 2017CAMBRDIGE, Mass. – Both Worcester State University’s men’s and women’s track & field teams took part in MIT’s last chance meet Thursday evening at the MIT Henry G. Steinbrenner Track.
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Lewis Tabbed MASCAC Men’s Outdoor Field Athlete and Rookie of the Week
May 15, 2017WORCESTER, Mass. – Worcester State University’s Justin Lewis (Lynn, Mass.) has been tabbed the Massachusetts State Collegiate Athletic Conference (MASCAC) field athlete and rookie of the week, as announced Monday (May 15) afternoon.
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Lewis Tabbed All Division New England High Jump Champion
May 13, 2017WILLIAMSTOWN, Mass. – The Worcester State University men’s and women’s outdoor track & field teams competed in the All New England meet Friday-Saturday (May 12-13) hosted by Williams College.
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Weeks Leads Men's Outdoor Track & Field to Sixth Place Finish at Division III New England’s
May 06, 2017WILLIAMSTOWN, Mass. – Worcester State University’s throwing squad along with the help of Justin Lewis (Lynn, Mass.) and its 4x100 Meter Relay team led the Lancers to a sixth place finish with a total of 44 points scored at the Division III New England Championships (May 5-6).
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Worcester State Men’s Outdoor Track & Field Sweeps MASCAC Weekly Awards
May 01, 2017WORCESTER, Mass. – Worcester State University’s Edward Boamah (Worcester, Mass.) and Sam Weeks (Methuen, Mass.) swept the Massachusetts State Collegiate Athletic Conference (MASCAC) weekly awards for the week of Apr. 24-30 as they both had outstanding performances this past weekend, leading their team to its third MASCAC outdoor championship, and its first-ever Alliance Championship.
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Men’s Track & Field Captures 2017 MASCAC and Alliance Outdoor Season Titles
April 29, 2017WESTFIELD, Mass. – The Worcester State University men’s outdoor track & field team captured its first Massachusetts State Collegiate Athletic Conference (MASCAC) outdoor title since 1976 and also claimed the MASCAC/Little East Conference Alliance title in the makings.
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Lewis Named MASCAC Outdoor Track & Field Rookie of the Week
April 24, 2017WORCESTER, Mass. – Worcester State University’s freshman Justin Lewis (Lynn, Mass.) has been named the Massachusetts State Collegiate Athletic Conference (MASCAC) outdoor track & field rookie of the week, as announced by the conference Monday afternoon.
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Lancers Travel Across Town to Attend Holy Cross Meet
April 24, 2017WORCESTER, Mass. – The Worcester State University men's outdoor track & field team took part in Holy Cross' Men's Meet on Monday (Apr. 24) - which included competition from two NCAA Division I schools – Holy Cross and the University of Rhode Island.
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Page Breaks Pole Vault School Record at Trinity Invitational
April 22, 2017HARTFORD, Conn. – The Worcester State men’s track & field team saw some great performances this Saturday at the Trinity College Invitational, as a school record was broke by sophomore pole vaulter, Scott Page (Baldwinville, Mass.). The Lancers saw five additional wins and numerous personal records (PR) on the day.
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Weeks Tabbed MASCAC Men’s Outdoor Field Athlete of the Week
April 18, 2017WORCESTER, Mass. – Worcester State University’s senior thrower, Sam Weeks (Methuen, Mass.) has been named the Massachusetts State Collegiate Athletic Conference (MASCAC) men’s outdoor field athlete of the week, as announced by the conference Monday (Apr. 17) afternoon.
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Men's Outdoor Track & Field Wins Eric Loeschner Invitational
April 15, 2017FITCHBURG, Mass. – Both the men’s and women’s track & field teams won the Eric Loeschner Track & Field Invitational on Saturday (Apr. 15), as the men’s team soared past its 23 opponents, and scored 170.50 points as a team.
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Vieira and Gibson Earn MASCAC Track & Field Weekly Accolades
April 10, 2017WORCESTER, Mass. – Worcester State University’ sophomore Marcus Vieira (Peabody, Mass.) and freshman Jalil Gibson (Lynn, Mass.) both earned Massachusetts State Collegiate Athletic Conference (MASCAC) weekly awards, as announced by the league Monday afternoon.
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Throwers Lead Lancers to 6th Place Finish at AIC's Yellow Jacket Invitational
April 08, 2017SPRINGFIELD, Mass. – Worcester State University’s throwing squad led the men’s outdoor track & field team to a 6th Place finish at American International College’s 7th Annual Yellow Jacket Invitational on Saturday, as they marked up 42 of the team’s total 50 points.
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Men’s Outdoor Track & Field Takes Third Place at Tufts Snowflake Classic
April 02, 2017MEDFORD, Mass. – The Worcester State University men’s outdoor track & field team had a successful second week at the Tufts Snowflake Classic, as they scored 102.50 points to take third place out of 18 teams competing on Sunday, April 2.
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Men’s Outdoor Track & Field Off to a Good Start
March 26, 2017The Worcester State University men’s track & field team began its 2017 outdoor season this past weekend as half of the team went south to the University of Richmond meet, and other stayed in Massachusetts and attended the Bridgewater State Bears Invitational.
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Men’s and Women’s Outdoor Track & Field Picked Second and Third in MASCAC Preseason Poll
March 21, 2017WORCESTER, Mass. – The Worcester State University men’s and women’s outdoor track & field teams have been picked second and third, respectively, in the Massachusetts State Collegiate Athletic Conference (MASCAC) preseason poll, as announced Wednesday afternoon by the conference.
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“Run For the Love of It” Rescheduled for Sunday, Feb. 19
February 14, 2017The "RUN FOR THE LOVE OF IT" mile run/walk, postponed due to the snow this past Sunday, will be held Sunday February 19, 2017 at 11AM. "Day of registration will be held at the wellness center from 9:30-10:30am. Please contact Men's Track and Field Coach Al Halper ahalper@worcester.edu with any questions.
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Worcester State Men’s Track & Field Team to Host “Run for the Love of It” Valentines Mile Race on Feb. 12
January 10, 2017WORCESTER, Mass. – The Worcester State University men’s track & field team will be hosting their first annual Valentines “Run for the Love of It” Mile Race on Sunday, February 12 at 11 a.m. on the campus of Worcester State in their effort to fund raise for their spring trip to the University of Richmond.
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Worcester State Men's Cross Country/Track & Field Teams Partner with Worcester's Jingle 5K Race
November 03, 2016Come out to support the Worcester State University men’s cross country and track & field teams’ fundraising initiative by signing up for the Worcester Jingle 5k to be held on December 18. The Jingle 5k will start on Front Street in Worcester (next to the Common and City Hall) at 11:00 a.m. Come dressed in your favorite holiday running outfit!
