2011-12 Women's Basketball Headlines

  • Women's Basketball Ousted From MASCAC Tournament Semifinals
    February 24, 2012
    Bridgewater, MA --- Bridgewater State used a strong first-half performance from the floor and never looked back as they defeated #5 Worcester State, 74-59, this evening in the MASCAC Women's Basketball Tournament semifinals.
  • Charette Tabbed To All-MASCAC Women's Basketball First-Team
    February 22, 2012
    Buzzards Bay, MA --- Worcester State senior guard Kaleigh Charette has been selected to the All-MASCAC Women’s Basketball first-team in a vote by the leagues seven head coaches this past Monday. For Charette this is her third career all-conference honor.
  • Women's Basketball Advances To MASCAC Tournament Semifinal
    February 21, 2012
    Westfield, MA --- Fourth-seeded Worcester State had three players post double-doubles, including a career high 17 points with 11 rebounds from freshman Shannen El-Qasem as the Lancers defeated #4 Westfield State, 61-52, in the quarterfinals of the MASCAC women's basketball tournament.
  • Women's Basketball Outlasts Salem State in Overtime, 59-57
    February 18, 2012
    Worcester, MA --- Sophomore Meaghan Burns tallied a game-best 17 points with nine rebounds and three helpers to help pace Worcester State to a 59-57 triumph over Salem State on the final day of the regular season.
  • Women's Basketball Falls At Bridgewater State, 63-56
    February 11, 2012
    Bridgewater, MA --- Bridgewater State held off a late comeback to defeat Worcester State, 63-56, this evening in MASCAC women's basketball action.
  • Women's Basketball Comes-From-Behind to Defeat Fitchburg State, 58-55
    February 07, 2012
    Worcester, MA --- Senior Meghan O’Keefe registered her fourth double-double in the last five games as she scored 15 points and grabbed 16 rebounds to help propel Worcester State to a thrilling 58-55 triumph over Fitchburg State in MASCAC women’s basketball action this evening at Lancer Gym.
  • Charette Leads Women's Basketball Past MCLA, 69-57
    February 04, 2012
    Worcester, MA --- Senior Kaleigh Charette scored a career-high 26 points to go along with eight rebounds and five assists as she helped Worcester State defeat MCLA, 69-57, in MASCAC women’s basketball action this evening at Lancer Gym.
  • Women's Basketball Drops 74-52 Setback To Westfield State
    January 31, 2012
    Westfield, MA --- Worcester State was defeated this evening on the road, 74-52, by Westfield State in MASCAC women's basketball action. Junior Kara Rogers paced the Lancers with a team-high 12 points as classmate Meaghan O'Keefe registered her second double-double of the season in the setback.
  • Women's Basketball earns 51-47 Triumph over Framingham State
    January 28, 2012
    Worcester, MA --- Senior Kaleigh Charette tallied a game-best 17 points with seven boards to help lead Worcester State to a 51-47 victory over Framingham State in MASCAC women’s basketball action this evening at the Lancer Gym. Freshman Shannen El-Qasem added eight points, eight caroms, and three steals
  • RIC Uses Second-Half Comeback to Defeat Women's Basketball, 72-63
    January 26, 2012
    Worcester, MA --- Rhode Island College defeated Worcester State, 72-63, in non-conference women’s basketball action this evening at the Lancer Gym. Kaleigh Charette highlighted the setback scoring 16 points and adding four assists.
  • Women's Basketball Drops 62-61 Decision To Salem State
    January 24, 2012
    Salem, MA --- Despite 24 points and eight rebounds by senior Kaleigh Charette, Worcester State was defeated on the road by Salem State, 62-61 in MASCAC women's basketball action this evening. Junior Meghan O'Keefe added 14 points and seven boards while sophomore Meaghan Burns chipped in with 12.
  • Women's Basketball Earns 55-52 Victory Over Bridgewater State
    January 19, 2012
    Worcester, MA --- Senior Kaleigh Charette (Fairhaven, MA) scored a game-high 15 points and grabbed eight rebounds to help lift Worcester State to a 55-52 triumph over Bridgewater State in MASCAC women’s basketball action this evening at Lancer Gymnasium.
  • Fitchburg State Holds Off Women's Basketball, 59-53
    January 17, 2012
    Fitchburg, MA --- Worcester State dropped a 59-53 decision to Fitchburg State this evening in MASCAC women's basketball action. The Falcons, who led by 19 midway though the second period, held off a furious comeback bid by WSU late in the half.
  • MCLA Defeats Women's Basketball, 79-71
    January 14, 2012
    North Adams, MA --- MCLA handed Worcester State their second conference loss of the season in a 79-71 setback in MASCAC women's basketball action this afternoon. Senior Kaleigh Charette would highlight the contest by scoring her 1,000th career point in the loss.
  • Women's Basketball Outlasts Keene State, 58-52, In Overtime
    January 12, 2012
    Worcester, MA --- Senior Kaleigh Charette poured in 16 points and corralled 15 rebounds for her fifth double-double of the season to help lead Worcester State to a 58-52 triumph in overtime over Keene State on “Math Madness” day at the Lancer Gym. Sophomore Meaghan Burns also added 10 points, six boards and four assists in the win.
  • Westfield State Defeats Women's Basketball, 56-54, In MASCAC Affair
    January 10, 2012
    Worcester, MA --- Westfield State used strong second half foul shooting to help them defeat Worcester State, 56-54, in MASCAC women’s basketball action this evening at Lancer Gymnasium. Freshman Cheyenne Jennings added 15 points, grabbed six boards and went three-for-five from beyond the arc.
  • Women's Basketball To Host “Math Madness” For Local Students Thursday
    January 09, 2012
    Worcester, MA --- For the fourth time in as many years, the Worcester State women’s basketball team will be hosting a “Math Madness” event for local elementary and middle school students this Thursday against Keene State. The event will allow local children the opportunity to enrich their math skills through basketball.
  • Women's Basketball Grinds Out 44-40 Victory Over Framingham State
    January 07, 2012
    Framingham, MA --- Sophomore Meghan Burns tallied 13 points and five rebounds while junior Meghan O'Keefe corralled a season-best 12 rebounds as they helped lead Worcester State to a 45-40 triumph over Framingham State in the opening weekend of MASCAC play this afternoon.
  • Burns, Charette Lead Women's Basketball Past Western New England, 65-55
    January 05, 2012
    Springfield, MA --- Sophomore Meaghan Burns netted 14 second half points and senior Kaleigh Charette added a double-double as both helped pace Worcester State in a 65-55 triumph over Western New England in non-conference basketball action on the road.
  • #3 George Fox Hands Worcester State 70-42 Setback
    December 20, 2011
    Honolulu, HI --- Third-ranked George Fox defeated Worcester State, 70-42, this afternoon in the Hoop N' Surf Tournament at McKinley High School. Freshman Shannen El-Qasem had a game-best 10 points while sophomore Meaghan Burns registered nine points and six boards in the loss for the Blue and Gold.
  • Women's Basketball Drops Hoop N’ Surf Tournament Opener To Spalding, 52-34
    December 19, 2011
    Honolulu, HI --- Worcester State was handed a 52-34 setback on Sunday evening by Spalding (KY) in their opener of the Hoop N' Surf Tournament. Junior Kara Rogers propelled the Lancers in the losing effort with 10 points and four boards.
  • Women's Basketball Ends Semester With 72-49 Victory Over Mount Holyoke
    December 13, 2011
    South Hadley, MA --- Senior Kaleigh Charette recorded 17 points and eight rebounds to lead the Worcester State to a 72-49 victory over Mount Holyoke in non-conference women's basketball this evening at the Mildred S. Howard Gymnasium. Junior Kara Rogers also drained four three-pointers in the triumph.
  • Women's Basketball Uses Strong Run To Close Out Trinity, 67-55
    December 06, 2011
    Hartford, CT --- Senior Kaleigh Charette totaled game-highs of 20 points and 12 rebounds to go with five assists to lead Worcester State to a 67-55 road win over the Trinity College Bantams in non-conference women’s basketball action this evening
  • Women's Basketball Bounces Back With 68-40 Win Over UMaine Presque Isle
    December 03, 2011
    Middletown, CT --- Senior Kaleigh Charette helped lead Worcester State with 13 points and 11 boards to a 68-40 triumph over UMaine Presque Isle in the consolation game of the Wesleyan Courtyard Marriott Inn Invitational this afternoon.
  • Women's Basketball Drops Mariott Courtyard Tournament Opener To Anna Maria
    December 02, 2011
    Middletown, CT --- Worcester State was handed a 61-51 setback this evening by Anna Maria in the opening round of the Marriot Courtyard Tournament. Junior Kara Rogers poured in 13 points while senior Kaleigh Charette grabbed a career-best 16 rebounds in the loss.
  • UMass Dartmouth Uses Strong Second Half for 62-57 Win Over Women's Basketball
    November 22, 2011
    Worcester, MA --- Sophomore Meaghan Burns scored a team-high 16 points and grabbed seven rebounds as Worcester State was defeated by UMass Dartmouth, 62-57, in non-conference women’s basketball action this evening at Lancer Gym.
  • Women's Basketball Falls In Worcester City Tournament Final To WPI
    November 19, 2011
    Leicester, MA --- Crosstown rival WPI defeated Worcester State, 53-46, in a closely contested affair as the Lancers were led in scoring by senior Kaleigh Charette who recorded 20 points, seven boards and a trio of steals. Charette and sophomore Meaghan Burns were tabbed to the all-tournament team for WSU.
  • Women's Basketball Advances To Worcester City Tournament Championship Game
    November 18, 2011
    Leicester, MA --- Freshman Cheyenne Jennings netted a game-best 16 points while sophomore Meaghan Burns chipped in with 10 points and six rebounds as they both helped lead Worcester State to a 73-30 triumph over Becker this evening. Sophomore Veronica Norman came off the bench to score 12 points and grab seven boards.
  • Springfield Defeats Women's Basketball In Season Opener
    November 15, 2011
    Sophomore Meaghan Burns paced Worcester State with 12 points and seven rebounds as they fell to Springfield, 64-41 in non-conference women’s basketball action this evening at the Lancer Gym.