Buzzards Bay, MA --- 66 Worcester State student-athletes have been named to the 2011 MASCAC Fall All-Academic Team as announced by Media Relations Director Jim Seavey. 500 total student-athletes were named by the conference as the Lancers had the third-most student-athletes earn the prestigious accolade.

To be named to the all-academic squad a student-athlete must have achieved a 3.20 cumulative or semester based grade point average during the fall semester. Last year the conference changed its format for announcing its All-Academic Team, as the MASCAC will now honor student-athletes for their achievements in the classroom on three occasions during the course of the academic year in fall, winter and spring.

"We are proud of the academic success of our student-athletes on both the playing field and in the classroom," said Director of Athletics Sue Chapman.

Among Worcester State teams, the field hockey squad had 14 of their 22 members honored while the women's cross country team had 10 of its 14 on the roster receive conference all-academic accolades. Nine of the 14 members of the women's volleyball team were also tabbed to the team as well.

Westfield State had the most with 102 student-athletes honored.

The nations oldest Division III men's and women's playing conference, the Massachusetts State College Athletic Conference is comprised of eight NCAA Division III member institutions:  Bridgewater State College, Fitchburg State College, Framingham State College, MCLA, Massachusetts Maritime Academy, Salem State College, Westfield State College and Worcester State College.

2011 MASCAC Fall All-Academic Release  | Worcester State Honorees