Worcester State Softball Headlines
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Lanpher and Bartlett Lead Six Lancers on MASCAC All-Conference Teams
May 15, 2024Worcester, 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. -
Softball Falls to Rams in MASCAC Semifinals Matchup
May 11, 2024Worcester, MA- After an exciting back and forth battle with Salem State, Worcester State (27-15, 11-3) would come away with the win and set themselves up with a rematch versus Framingham State (21-18, 11-3). The Rams came away yesterday with the victory in the 13 inning battle but Worcester would look to come away with their first win against the Rams on the season to move onto the Championship.
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Lancer Sink Vikings in Post Season Battle to Set Rematch with Rams
May 11, 2024Worcester, MA- After what amounted to two complete softball games for Worcester State (26-15, 11-3) yesterday in their battle with the Rams, they took their few hours of rest to shift focus for the MASCAC Quarterfinal elimination round game versus the Salem State Vikings (14-25, 7-7) at Westfield State where the winner would advance to the MASCAC Semifinal matchup between Westfield and Framingham.
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Lancers Fall in Extra Inning Battle to Rams
May 10, 2024Worcester, MA- After a decisive victory yesterday over Fitchburg State, the Worcester State Softball team (26-14,11-3) headed to Framingham State (20-17,11-3) to open up the double elimination MASCAC Quarterfinals.
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Bartlett One Hitter Sends Lancers Past Falcons into MASCAC Quarterfinals
May 09, 2024Worcester, MA- The third-seeded Worcester State Lancers (25-14, 11-3) hosted sixth-seeded Fitchburg State Falcons (11-25, 5-9) for the first round of the MASCAC tournament. Due to weather and field conditions, the game previously scheduled for 4 PM yesterday was moved to today with a 4 PM start.
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Worcester State Athletics Celebrates at 2023-24 Athletics Awards Ceremony
May 06, 2024On 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.
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Lanpher Named MASCAC Player of the Week
May 06, 2024Worcester, MA- For the first time this season, junior Emma Lanpher (Charlton, MA) has been selected as the MASCAC Player of the Week.
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Lancers Close out Regular Season with Sweep of Mass. Maritime
May 03, 2024Worcester, MA- The Worcester State Softball team (23-14, 9-3) makes their final trip of the regular season today as they journey to Mass. Maritime Academy to face off with the Buccaneers (11-15, 2-10) in two games with major playoff picture implications. Worcester State is currently still in contention for the top spot in the conference and two wins today will help bolster their chances.
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Lancers Take the Split Versus Wellesley
May 01, 2024Worcester, MA- The Worcester State Softball team (22-13, 9-3) take a mid week break from conference play to journey to Wellesley College to take on the Blues (14-20, 6-12).
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Bartlett Named MASCAC Pitcher of the Week for Fifth Time
April 29, 2024Worcester, 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.
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Lancers Allow Just Four Hits, Sinking Vikings in Conference Play
April 27, 2024Worcester, MA- The Worcester State Softball team (20-13, 7-3) returned to action today in their second to last conference slate of games, this time taking on the Salem State Vikings (10-22, 5-5) in what could be a pivotal postseason deciding series. Salem has managed to claim a back from Framingham State, who earlier this season claimed two on Worcester State, so the Lancers look to solidify their postseason seeding with decisive victories over the Vikings.
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Lancers Split with Regional Ranked Anchorman
April 25, 2024Worcester, MA- After two quick wins yesterday on a blustery day, the Worcester State Softball team (19-12, 7-3) returned to the home diamond to host Rhode Island College (25-5, 8-2) in a rescheduled weather move from earlier this month. The Anchormen come into the game regionally ranked but also having dropped the last two games before coming into this matchup with the Lancers.
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Lancers Allow Just Single Run in Sweep of Lasers in Pink Out Game
April 24, 2024Worcester, MA- The Worcester State Softball team (17-12, 7-3) would return to action after a dominant sweep of Bridgewater State on Sunday, to take on the Lasell Lasers (19-14, 11-3) in a midweek non conference battle. Today’s game was also being played in support of the Rosen Cancer Awareness Fund created by Gregg '86 and Pam '87 Rosen, aims to provide a robust curriculum that supports peer to peer education regarding early cancer detection. Raising Awareness in our young people, particularly Worcester State students in the field of public health, can effectively expedite these important educational initiatives to curb the prevalence of late-stage cancer and increase longevity.
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Women's Athletics Shines with Championships, Individual Success and Academic Excellence
April 22, 2024Coming 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.
