Worcester, MA --- From Monday, April 6 through Sunday, April 12, the Worcester State University Athletics Department will join other institutions around the country by embracing its identity during Division III Week.
Division III Week is an opportunity for all individuals associated with Division III to observe and celebrate the positive impact of student-athletes on campus and the surrounding community. Approximately one out of every 10 undergraduates at Worcester State is a student-athlete, all competing for the sports they love while balancing busy academic schedules, jobs and other commitments throughout the year.
Many excel in the classroom, demonstrate outstanding leadership and are engaged in community service activities. Worcester State will join nearly 450 schools and conferences in celebrating these great accomplishments.
Five feature stories during the week will also highlight different student-athletes who make their own mark on the WSU athletics department.
The Worcester State University Athletics Department a proud member of Division III and is excited to encourage student-athletes to discover their potential, develop their passions and dedicating themselves to academic success on and off the playing field.
A schedule athletic events and campus events and more information about Division III Week are listed below.
Monday, April 6
- Baseball vs Nichols (DH) (At Lyons Diamond) - 2 PM
- Senior Student-Athlete Etiquette Dinner (In Blue Lounge) - 6 PM
Tuesday, April 7
- Softball vs WPI (DH) (At Rockwood Park) - 5 PM
Wednesday, April 8
- Baseball vs Fisher (At Lyons Diamond) - 3:30 PM
Thursday, April 9
- Women's Lacrosse vs Rhode Island College (At Coughlin Field ) - 7 PM
- Worcester State SAAC hosts "Late Night Lancer" - Food Olympics (Sheehan Multi Purpose) - 10 PM - 12 AM
Saturday, April 11
- Accepted Students Day - Ice Cream Social (At Entrance To Rockwood Park)
- Baseball vs Bridgewater State (DH) (At Lyons Diamond) - 12 PM
- Softball vs Bridgewater State (DH) (At Rockwood Park) - 12 PM
Sunday, April 12
- SAAC Community Boys & Girls Club Community Service Field Day (At Coughlin Field) - 9 AM - 3 PM
- Food Sponsored By: 99 Resturant & Pub
- Drinks Sponsored By: Polar Beverages
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