Lancer Headlines
Worcester, MA – In his 22nd year at the helm, Women's Volleyball Head Coach Bernie Chase announces the 2026 schedule. The Lancers battled a competitive slate of teams this past season, finishing 10-21 and 4-4 in conference, where they fell in a back-and-forth battle in the semifinals. The Lancers look to reclaim the top spot in the MASCAC this season, led by senior Michelle Iannacito (Bronx, NY) and junior Beatrice Gamboa-Estrella (Simi Valley, CA) alongside a range of returners and new faces to the squad.
Worcester, MA- Fourth year Head Coach Sophia Monopoli and the Worcester State University Athletics Department are excited to announce the release of the 2026 Field Hockey Schedule. The Lancers finished last season 9-12, 7-5 in conference, ultimately falling in the MASCAC Championship, and are looking to reclaim the title they parted with two years ago this season. The Blue and Gold will be led by the talents of seniors Josefine Cloutier (Greenfield, MA), Sierra Bursch (Lunenburg, MA) and Maddie Parker (Leominster, MA) alongside a wide range of skills from the returners and fresh talent to the squad.
Worcester, MA – The Worcester State Athletic Department and MASCAC BSN Sports Coach of the Year Kevin Cumberbatch are pleased to announce the release of the 2026 Women's Soccer schedule. The Lancers finished last season 10-8-1 and 7-1 in conference play to claim the MASCAC regular season title, ultimately falling in a rivalry battle with Westfield State in the MASCAC Championship.
Worcester, MA – The Worcester State Athletic Department and first-year Head Coach Gerard Miniaci are excited to announce their 2026 schedule. Worcester State comes off a 5-11-1 season that saw the team go 5-11 in conference play. The Blue and Gold are angling for a return to the MASCAC Championship game under new leadership and with the support of seniors Tobias Schneider, Dylan Verby and Nick Guidi. A full cast of returners and incoming talent aim to push the Lancers to the top of the conference pecking order.
The 2025-26 Academic All-District® Men’s At-Large teams, selected by College Sports Communicators, recognize the nation’s top student-athletes for their combined performances in competition and in the classroom. The CSC Academic All-America® program separately recognizes men’s at-large honorees in four divisions — NCAA Division I, NCAA Division II, NCAA Division III and NAIA.
The 2025-26 Academic All-District® Women’s At-Large teams, selected by College Sports Communicators, recognize the nation’s top student-athletes for their combined performances in competition and in the classroom. The CSC Academic All-America® program separately recognizes women’s at-large honorees in four divisions — NCAA Division I, NCAA Division II, NCAA Division III and NAIA.
Worcester, MA- Head Coach Scott Vandermolen and the Worcester State Athletics Department is pleased to announce the 2026 Cross Country Schedule. After a third, for Women and fifth, for Men, finish in last season’s MASCAC Championship, the Lancers are primed to claim the top spot this season as they host the 2026 MASCAC Cross Country Championship at Fort Devens. The Blue and Gold will be led by juniors Samantha Edwards (East Longmeadow, MA) and Gracie Van Akin (Belmont, VT) along with seniors Patrick Harvey (Holden, MA) and Kelan Mahoney (Oakham, MA) for their top-notch schedule.
The 2026 Academic All-District® Baseball teams, selected by College Sports Communicators, recognize the nation’s top student-athletes for their combined performances on the field and in the classroom. The CSC Academic All-America® program separately recognizes baseball honorees in four divisions — NCAA Division I, NCAA Division II, NCAA Division III and NAIA.
The 2026 Academic All-District® Softball teams, selected by College Sports Communicators, recognize the nation’s top student-athletes for their combined performances on the field and in the classroom. The CSC Academic All-America® program separately recognizes softball honorees in four divisions — NCAA Division I, NCAA Division II, NCAA Division III and NAIA.
The 2026 ABCA/Rawlings NCAA Division III All-Region teams and Regional Players of the Year have been announced across all 10 regions. Selections were voted on by members of the American Baseball Coaches Association and coordinated by the ABCA NCAA Div. III All-America & Coach of the Year Committee.