2023-24 Worcester State University General News
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Worcester State Football Announces 2024 Schedule
May 23, 2024Worcester, 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. -
Women's Lacrosse Announces Fall Prospect Clinic
May 22, 2024A 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.
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Bartlett Named to NFCA Division III All-Region Third Team
May 21, 2024The National Fastpitch Coaches Association announced the 376 student-athletes from 167 schools who comprise the 2024 NFCA Division III All-Region teams.
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Smith Named to MASCAC All-Conference First Team
May 15, 2024Worcester, 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.
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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.
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Lancers Place Three in MASCAC All-Conference Team
May 08, 2024Worcester, 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).
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Stokes Claims Rookie of the Week
May 07, 2024Worcester, MA- For the first time this Outdoor season first year Jadah Stokes (Savannah, GA) claims the MASCAC Rookie of the Week Honors.
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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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Worcester State Athletics Inducts 33 Lancers into Chi Alpha Sigma Honor Society
May 06, 2024WORCESTER, 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.
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Smith Named Pitcher of the Week for Second Time this Season
May 06, 2024Worcester, 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.
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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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Kelley Named Rookie of the Week for Fourth Time
May 06, 2024Worcester, 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.
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From WSU to the DCU, Worcester’s own Nick Pennucci ’23 continues to impress
May 02, 2024By 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.
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Adu-Addo Claims Third MASCAC Rookie of the Week at Top Finish at Championships
April 30, 2024Worcester, 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.
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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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Kelley Named MASCAC Rookie of the Week for Third Time this Season
April 29, 2024Worcester, 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.
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Condike Named MASCAC Rookie of the Week
April 23, 2024Worcester, 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.
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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.
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Smith Named MASCAC Pitcher of the Week
April 22, 2024Worcester, 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.
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Bartlett and Maloney Receive MASCAC Weekly Honors
April 22, 2024Worcester, 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.
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Fisher Named MASCAC Defensive Player of the Week
April 22, 2024Worcester, 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.
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Adu-Addo Named MASCAC Rookie of the Week
April 16, 2024Worcester, 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.
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Jewett Named MASCAC Rookie of the Week for Second Straight Week
April 15, 2024Worcester, 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.
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Jewett Named MASCAC Rookie of the Week
April 08, 2024Worcester, 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.
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Bartlett Named MASCAC Pitcher of the Week for Third Time
April 08, 2024Worcester, 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.
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Worcester State Athletics to Celebrate NCAA DIII Week
April 02, 2024Worcester, 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.
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Adu-Addo Named MASCAC Rookie of the Week
April 02, 2024Worcester, MA- The Worcester State Women’s Track and Field team continued their Rookie of the Week success into the outdoor season as first year Ciara Adu-Addo (Worcester, MA) claimed this week’s honor after top performances at the Corsairs Invitational this past Saturday.
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Bartlett Named Pitcher of the Week for Second Time
April 01, 2024Worcester, MA- The Worcester State Softball team came away with pitcher of the week honors for the second time in a row this season as senior Emily Bartlett claimed Pitcher of the Week in her back-to-back honor.
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Witkowski and Melanson Named Players of the Week in MASCAC
April 01, 2024Worcester, MA- The Worcester State Softball Lacrosse team would claim two MASCAC weekly honors this week as the Blue and Gold would take home both offensive and defensive player of the week honors. Sophomore Molly Witkowski (Greenville, NY) would claim the offensive honors whiles senior Sarah Melanson (Wakefield, MA) would be selected for the defensive honors.
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Baseball and Softball Games Scheduled for Thursday and Friday, March 28th and 29th, Rescheduled
March 27, 2024Worcester, MA- Due to the expected weather over the end of the week the Worcester State Softball and Baseball games scheduled for this Thursday and Friday have been rescheduled. Thursday’s single header game, initially scheduled for Thursday, March 28th, has been moved to Monday, April 1st, at 3pm. The baseball and softball double headers initially scheduled for Friday, March 29th, have been rescheduled to Saturday, March 29th, for 12 and 2pm at Worcester State.
