2013-14 Women's Basketball Archived Headlines
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Tessmer Participates In "Cold Water Challenge", Helps Raise Money For Kay Yow Fund
July 22, 2014Worcester, MA --- Worcester State head women's basketball coach Karen Tessmer recently took part in the Kay Yow Cancer Fund program, the "Cold Water Challenge" this past week at her girls basketball camp. -
Costa Rica Women's Basketball Highlight Video
May 13, 2014Check out a highlight film of the basketball's trip to Costa Rica this past December.
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Eight Garner MASCAC Winter All-Academc Team Accolades
April 30, 2014Westfield, MA --- The three seniors Emily Barrett, Meaghan Burns and Michel'le St. Pierre highlighted eight honorees who were recognized on the MASCAC Winter All-Academic team as announced by league publicist Emily Diekelmann.
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Follow Michel'le St. Pierre Behind The Scenes At The Division I Final Four
April 10, 2014Senior Michel'le St. Pierre blogs about her experience at the NCAA Division I Women's Basketball Tournament Final Four, which is being held in Nashville, Tennesee. While at the Final Four, St. Pierre is one of 10 honorees of the Women's Basketball Coaches Association (WBCA) All-State "Good Works" Team for her outstanding contributions in the community.
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Burns Selected To Play In NEWBA Senior Classic
March 13, 2014Keene, NH --- Senior Meaghan Burns has been chosen to play in the annual New England Women's Basketball Association (NEWBA) Classic after a vote by the regions head coaches last week. Burns gets the opportunity to showcase her talents with 22 other senior standouts on Saturday, March 29 at Smith College at 1 PM.
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Burns Earns Spot on All-MASCAC Women's Basketball Team
February 27, 2014Westfield, MA --- Senior Meaghan Burns has been recognized with All-MASCAC Second-Team honors after a vote by the leagues seven head coaches earlier this week as announced by league publicist Emily Diekelmann.
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Women's Basketball Bounced From MASCAC Tournament By Framingham State
February 25, 2014Framingham, MA --- Sixth-seeded Worcester State was defeated by third-seeded Framingham State, 75-63, in the quarterfinals of the MASCAC Women's Basketball Tournament. Sophomore Julie Frankian netted a game-best 18 points while junior Kelli McPherson chipped in with nine for the Lancers.
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El-Qasem Tabbed WACBA Women's Basketball Player of the Week
February 25, 2014Worcester, MA --- Junior Shannen El-Qasem has been honored as this week’s Worcester Area County Basketball (WACBA) Women’s Basketball Player of the Week for helping pace the Lancers to a 1-1 week.
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Women's Basketball Falls To Framingham State In Regular Season Finale
February 22, 2014Framingham, MA --- Despite a game-best 18 points by sophomore Julie Frankian, Worcester State was defeated 71-55 by Framingham State in MASCAC women's basketball action this afternoon.
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Women's Basketball Knocks Off Fitchburg State On Senior Night, 54-47
February 18, 2014Dudley, MA --- Junior Shannen El-Qasem collected a game-best 19 points and added 10 rebounds to lead Worcester State past Fitchburg State, 54-47, in MASCAC women’s basketball action this evening from the Athletic Center at Nichols College.
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Women's Basketball Defeated By Westfield State, 62-51
February 15, 2014Worcester, MA --- Worcester State was defeated by Westfield State, 62-51, in MASCAC women's basketball action at Clark Universities Kneller Center. Junior Shannen El-Qasem paced the hosts with 10 points and a contest-best 12 boards.
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Telegram & Gazette: "St. Pierre A WBCA Good Works Star"
February 12, 2014Worcester, MA --- Worcester State senior Michel'le St. Pierre was one of 10 female student-athletes from across the country named to the 2014 Allstate WBCA Good Works Team, an off-the-court honor recognizing college basketball players for their community involvement.
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Burns, Frankian Pace Women's Basketball In 79-62 Loss Against Bridgewater State
February 11, 2014Bridgewater, MA --- Worcester State was dispatched, 79-62, in MASCAC women's basketball action this evening by conference rival Bridgewater State. The Lancers were paced by senior Meaghan Burns who finished with team highs of 19 points and eight boards.
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Salem State Spoils Women's Basketball's Alumni Day In 63-49 Setback
February 08, 2014Worcester, MA --- Salem State dispatched Worcester State, 63-49, in MASCAC women's basketball action this afternoon in MASCAC women's basketball action. Sophomore Julie Frankian and classmate Natasha Gonzalez shared team-high honors with nine points apiece in the setback for the Lancers.
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Women's Basketball Rebounds In 59-48 Victory Over MCLA
February 04, 2014N. Adams, MA --- Worcester State used a strong second-half run to dispatch MCLA, 59-48, in MASCAC women's basketball action this evening on the road. Junior Julie Frankian finished with a near double-double effort of 12 points and nine boards in the triumph.
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Quaboag Current: “Burns Reaches Collegiate Milestone”
January 31, 2014Worcester, MA --- During the five years that Meaghan Burns was a member of the girls varsity basketball team at Quaboag Regional, she watched four of her teammates join the 1,000 point club.
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Women's Basketball Defeated On The Road At Suffolk, 56-47
January 30, 2014Boston, MA --- Suffolk used a strong effort at the free throw line and a late run to defeat Worcester State, 56-47, this evening in non-conference women's basketball action. Junior Kelli McPherson chipped in with 11 points including a trio of three-pointers.
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Burns Named To Capital One Co-SIDA Division III All-Academic District Team
January 29, 2014Worcester, MA --- Senior Meaghan Burns has been selected to the Capital One Academic Division III District I Team by the College Sports Information Directors of America (Co-SIDA). Burns moves on to the national ballot for Academic All-American consideration.
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Worcester Telegram & Gazette: "Women's Basketball Enjoys Overseas Experience"
January 29, 2014Worcester, MA --- Since returning from an eight-day community service trip to Costa Rica, the Worcester State women's basketball team has won four of its last six games. The Lancers also played two games against the Costa Rican national team, immersed themselves in the culture, and had a little bit of time for fun too.
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Women's Basketball Falls, 65-51, In Defeat To Framingham State
January 28, 2014Worcester, MA --- Framingham State posted a 65-51 victory over Worcester Statein MASCAC women's basketball action this evening at The College of the Holy Cross' Hart Center. Sophomore Cheyenne Jennings netted a career-high 17 points in the defeat.
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Women's Basketball Team Announces Alumni Game Date
January 28, 2014The annual Women's Basketball alumni game will be held at Notre Dame Academy at 10 AM on Saturday, February 8. Please click the story for more information.
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Women's Basketball Claims 56-47 Victory Over Fitchburg State
January 25, 2014Fitchburg, MA --- Sophomore Cheyenne Jennings flirted with a triple-double with 10 points, 10 rebounds and seven assists as she helped pace Worcester State to a 56-47 win over Fitchburg State. Head coach Karen Tessmer picked up her 250th career victory in the triumph.
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Burns Nets 1,000th Point As Women's Basketball Falls To Westfield State
January 23, 2014Westfield, MA --- Worcester State was defeated 69-62 this evening by Westfield State in MASCAC women's basketball action. Senior Meaghan Burns became the 18th player to reach the 1,000 point milestone as she finished with 21 points and nine boards in the setback
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Women's Basketball Falls In 63-48 Decision To Bridgewater State
January 18, 2014Worcester, MA --- Bridgewater State defeated Worcester State, 63-48, this afternoon in MASCAC women's basketball action at the Laska Gymnasium. The Lancers were paced by senior Meaghan Burns who tallied 14 points in the setback.
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Burns Helps Women's Basketball Dispatch Johnson & Wales In 49-46 Victory
January 16, 2014Providence, RI --- Senior Meaghan Burns registered a game-best 19 points and connected for the game-winning lay-up with 15 seconds remaining as Worcester State defeated Johnson and Wales 49-46 this evening at the Wildcat Center.
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Burns, Frankian Pace Women's Basketball To 74-62 Victory Over Salem State
January 14, 2014Salem, MA --- Sophomore Julie Frankian registered for her second consecutive double-double as she helped propel Worcester State to a 74-62 win over Salem State this evening in MASCAC women’s basketball action. Senior Meaghan Burns also added 17 points and eight boards in the win.
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Frankian Receives WACBA Women's Basketball Player of the Week Laurels
January 14, 2014Worcester, MA --- Sophomore Julie Frankian has been tabbed with Worcester Area County Basketball Association honors for her solid efforts in a 1-1 week for Worcester State. Frankian averaged 17.5 points and 10.5 rebounds while connecting for a .571 percentage from the floor.
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Women's Basketball Opens MASCAC Play With 70-57 Victory Over MCLA
January 11, 2014Worcester, MA --- Senior Meaghan Burns and sophomore Julie Frankian both logged double-doubles for Worcester State as they helped lead the Lancers to a 70-57 triumph over MCLA in MASCAC women’s basketball this evening at WPI’s Harrington Auditorium.
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Women's Basketball Hosts "Math Madness" In Setback To Keene State
January 07, 2014Worcester, MA --- Keene State defeated Worcester State, 77-54, in non-conference women's basketball action this afternoon at WPI's Harrington Auditorium. Freshman Ashley Espinosa netted a team-best 15 points in the setback.
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Women’s Basketball To Host Sixth Annual “Math Madness” Tuesday
January 06, 2014Worcester, MA --- For the sixth 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 Tuesday at 12 PM against Keene State.
