2023-24 Worcester State University Men's Basketball News

  • MASCAC Announces 2024 Winter/Spring All-Academic Team
    July 09, 2024
    Westfield, MA — A total of 1,005 student-athletes have been honored by the Massachusetts State Collegiate Athletic Conference with selection to the league’s Winter/Spring 2024 All-Academic team that was released earlier today by Commissioner Angela Baumann.
  • Worcester State Men's Basketball Announces Al Pettway as New Men's Basketball Head Coach
    May 30, 2024
    Worcester, MA- The Worcester State Athletic Department, led by Athletic Director Michael Mudd, is pleased to announce the return of Al Pettway ‘94 as the new Men’s Basketball Head Coach. Pettway will serve as the 12th head coach in the program’s 74-year history that has seen three NCAA appearances, most recently with back-to-back appearances in 2022-23 and 2023-24 under departing former Head Coach Tyler Hundley.
  • Nkrumah Named to NABC All-District First Team
    March 12, 2024
    Worcester, MA- For the second year in a row, junior Aaron Nkrumah (Worcester, MA) has been named to the NABC All-District First Team after claiming the MASCAC Player of the Year and helping to lead the Worcester State Men’s Basketball team to their second MASCAC Championship in a row, and third all-time. Nkrumah ended the year with 561 points, recording his career 1,000th in just two seasons, in the NCAA first round game versus Catholic University, to go along with 231 rebounds, 69 assists and 70 steals on the year.
  • Lancers Take Catholic to the Wire, Fall in Final Seconds of NCAA First Round
    March 01, 2024
    Worcester, MA- The Worcester State Men’s Basketball team (18-9, 10-2) returns for their second year of NCAA first round action, taking on the host The Catholic University of America (24-3, 16-2) for a chance to take on Rowan, who won the game earlier in the day. It would be a game of team work and persistence for Worcester as they traveled down to DC to take on the Landmark Champions. 
  • Honoring Our Culture: Black History Month
    February 29, 2024
    As February comes to a close, it is a great time to look back at the month of February, and its role as Black History Month. Black History Month became federally recognized in 1976 in recognition of the successes of the Civil Rights movements in the 1950s and 60s. Negro Week and other pro-black days of remembrance were the predecessors that laid the ground work for this month of reflection, respect and celebration.
  • Nkrumah and Hundley Lead MASCAC All Conference Honors
    February 28, 2024
    Westfield, Mass. — Junior Aaron Nkrumah of Worcester State and senior Brendon Hamilton of Westfield State are the 2023-24 Massachusetts State Collegiate Athletic Conference Men’s Basketball Player and Defensive Player of the Year and headline the All-Conference team which is voted on by the seven coaches around the conference.
  • Rubenskas Named MASCAC Player of the Week
    February 26, 2024
    Worcester, MA- After a powerful performance this past week, the Worcester State Men’s Basketball team claimed their first ever Repeat MASCAC Championship, defeating Bridgewater State 80-79 in overtime on Saturday afternoon. Leading the charge all tournament was senior Ryan Rubenskas (Bridgewater, MA) who was named not only the tournament MVP, but this weeks MASCAC Player of the Week.
  • Lancers Repeat as MASCAC Champions with OT Victory over Bears
    February 24, 2024
    Worcester, MA- The first-seeded Worcester State Lancers (17-9, 10-2 MASCAC) tipped off against the fourth-seeded Bridgewater State Bears (14-11, 9-3 MASCAC) in the MASCAC Championship game.
  • Lancers Charge to Championship Defense, Downing MCLA
    February 22, 2024
    Worcester, MA- The Worcester State Lancers (16-9, 10-2 MASCAC) hosted the MCLA Trailblazers (14-11, 7-5 MASCAC) in the MASCAC Men’s Basketball Semifinals for an opportunity to advance to the championship game.
  • Lancers Wrap Up Regular Season with Win over MCLA
    February 17, 2024
    Worcester MA- The Worcester State Lancers (15-9, 9-2) travel for their final regular season game of the year against the MCLA Trailblazers (13-10,  7-4) in the final regular season game between the two rivals. Fresh off a win against the Framingham State Rams, Worcester looks to add one more win to the column before the playoffs and post season play.
  • Seniors Shine on Senior Night as Lancers Down Rams
    February 14, 2024
    Worcester, MA - The Worcester State Lancers (14-9, 8-2 MASCAC) tipped off against the Framingham State Rams (5-18, 0-10 MASCAC). This game marks Worcester State’s senior night, celebrating our Lancer seniors and most importantly, the leaders of the men’s basketball team. The senior members of the Lancers include Sam Dion (Barre, MA), Sam Davies (Worcester, MA), and Ryan Rubenskas (Bridgewater, MA). 
  • Nkrumah Scores 41 In Thriller Overtime Win Against Salem St.
    February 10, 2024
    Worcester, MA- The Worcester State Lancers (13-9, 7-2 MASCAC) tipped off against the Salem State Vikings (11-10, 4-5 MASCAC) in the team’s second-to-last home game of the regular season. Today marked the team’s “Pink Out” game. Worcester State University, the Worcester State Athletics Department, and the Rosen Cancer Awareness Fund have teamed up in a continued bid to raise awareness for cancer detection and research. The Rosen Cancer Awareness Fund, created by alumni couple Gregg Rosen ’86 and Pam Rosen ’87, provides robust programming that supports peer-to-peer education regarding early cancer detection. FINAL: LANCERS 103 | SALEM ST. 99 OT
  • Lancers Taken Down by Bears in Second Conference Loss
    February 07, 2024
    Worcester, MA- The Worcester Star Men’s Basketball team (13-8, 7-1) return to action after a thrilling comeback victory last Saturday versus Westfield State. The Lancers looked to grab another win off the Bridgewater State Bears (11-10, 7-2) and extend their lead in the MASCAC as the teams come to the final two weeks of regular season play.
  • Lancers Mount Second Half Surge to Topple Owls
    February 03, 2024
    Worcester, MA- The Worcester State Lancers (12-8, 6-1 MASCAC) tipped off against the Westfield State Owls (15-6, 6-2 MASCAC). Worcester has a half game lead in the MASCAC over Westfield State and are fighting for a first place spot in the MASCAC Championship. The last three years has seen a MASCAC final with Westfield and Worcester, so top seeding could be paramount to the important home court advantage in the championship.
  • 196 Lancers named to MASCAC Fall/Winter All-Academic Team
    February 01, 2024
    Westfield, MA — A total of 1,390 student-athletes have been honored by the Massachusetts State Collegiate Athletic Conference with selection to the league’s Fall/Winter 2023 All-Academic team that was released earlier today by Commissioner Angela Baumann.
  • Rubenskas Leads Lancers, Records 1000th Career Point in Victory over Falcons
    January 31, 2024
    Worcester, MA- The Worcester State Lancers (11-8, 5-1 MASCAC) tipped off against conference rivals, the Fitchburg State Falcons (3-17, 1-6 MASCAC), in the team’s seventh conference game of the season. The last time these two teams met, Worcester came away with the 75-53 win. The Lancers, coming off their first conference loss in over a year, last Wednesday, looked to get back into winning form in their rematch battle.
  • Lancers Fall in Emotional Battle versus MCLA
    January 24, 2024
    Worcester, MA- The Worcester State Lancers (11-7, 5-0 MASCAC) faced off against the MCLA Trailblazers (9-8, 3-2 MASCAC) as the Lancers look to add to their conference winning streak of seventeen. 
  • Dion's Hot Hand Leads Lancers To 17th Straight Conference Win
    January 20, 2024
    Worcester, MA- The Worcester State Lancers (10-7, 4-0 MASCAC) tipped off against the Framingham State Rams (5-12, 0-4) in their quest to extend their conference winning streak to seventeen straight games dating back to last season. FINAL: LANCERS 72 | FRAMINGHAM ST. 59
  • Lancers Make it 16 Straight in MASCAC, Hold Off Vikings for Victory
    January 17, 2024
    Worcester, MA- Worcester State Men’s Basketball (9-7, 3-0) returned to MASCAC action this evening after a tight battle with the #6 team in the nation, the Trinity Bantams. The lancers hit the road in their bid to extend their MASCAC success to 16 straight wins with a trip to Salem State (8-6, 2-1) to take on the Vikings.
  • Goris Second Half Run Falls Just Short in Lancers Comeback Bid to Trinity
    January 15, 2024
    Worcester, MA- The Worcester State Lancers (9-6, 3-0 MASCAC) tipped off against the Trinity College Bantams (16-0, 3-0 NESCAC) in a non-conference matchup. Trinity College is currently ranked #6 in the nation and are a great test of skill for the Lancers who matched up against fellow NESCAC opponent Middlebury College in the first round of the NCAA tournament last season.
  • Lancers Remain Undefeated in MASCAC Play, Overcoming Bears in Second Half Comeback
    January 13, 2024
    Worcester, MA- The Worcester State Lancers (7-6, 2-0 MASCAC) tipped off against the Bridgewater State Bears (6-9, 2-1 MASCAC) in a conference rivalry matchup. This game could have major consequences with play off seeding at the end of the season, so securing the win would better place the Lancers in the top spot come February.
  • Lancers Claim 14th Straight MASCAC Victory with Championship Rematch Victory over Westfield
    January 10, 2024
    Worcester, MA- The Worcester State Lancers (7-6, 1-0 MASCAC) tipped off against the Westfield State Owls (11-4, 2-0 MASCAC) in a conference championship rematch of last year.
  • Annan Provides Spark From Bench In Lancers First Conference Win
    January 06, 2024
    Worcester, MA- The Worcester State Lancers (6-6, 0-0 MASCAC) tipped off against the Fitchburg State Falcons (2-11, 0-1 MASCAC) in the team’s first conference matchup of the season. FINAL: LANCERS 75 | FSU 53
  • Rubenskas Records Double-Double as Lancers Late Comeback Bid Falls Short Versus Tigers
    December 30, 2023
    Worcester, MA- The Worcester State Lancers return back to action in Salem, VA this afternoon in the consolation game of the Cregger Invitational versus the Sewanee Tigers, who won the SAA conference championship last season. The Blue and Gold dropped a back and forth battle to host Roanoke yesterday afternoon and look to remain over .500 with a victory to close out their holiday trip south.
  • Lancers Fall in Opening Game of Cregger Invitational
    December 29, 2023
    Worcester, MA- After a holiday break in the Lancers action of nearly three weeks, they returned to play with a trip to Salem, VA in game one of the Cregger Invitational hosted by Roanoke College. The Lancers looked to continue their winning ways as they aim to pick up their fifth straight win of the season when they take on ODAC power house Roanoke College who are just coming off a hard battle on December 20th with a loss to Catholic University.
  • Lancers Defeat Lasell 76-63 Before Break
    December 09, 2023
    Worcester, MA - The Lancers were host to the Lasell. Both teams came into the contest with above .500 records with the Lancers being 5-4 and Lasell being 6-4. A two-game winning streak was on the line for the Lancers after two hard-fought wins versus Emerson and Regis. FINAL: LANCERS 76 LASELL 63
  • Lancers Move over .500 with Win over Regis
    December 06, 2023
    Worcester, MA- The Worcester State Men’s Basketball team looks to get over .500 for the first time in the 2023-2024 campaign as they hit the road for a Wednesday Night Showdown with the Regis Pride. The Lancers are coming off a win Saturday over Emerson College and look to build off that momentum as they try to win their 4th game out of their last 5. 
  • Nkrumah Named Back-to-Back MASCAC Player of the Week
    December 04, 2023
    Worcester, MA- For the second week in a row Worcester State’s Men’s Basketball had a selection to the MASCAC Weekly honors. Junior Aaron Nkrumah (Worcester, MA) was selected, for the second time, as the MASCAC Player of the Week after a standout week for the Lancers.
  • Nkrumah Drops Double-Double in Win Over Lions
    December 02, 2023
    Worcester, MA- The Worcester State Lancers (3-4, 0-0 MASCAC) tipped off against the Emerson Lions (2-4, 0-0 NEWMAC) this afternoon at Brissette Court in a non-conference matchup. FINAL: Lancers 63 Emerson 55
  • LANCERS ERASE 28-POINT DEFICIT IN SECOND HALF TURNAROUND IN LOSS TO WESLEYAN
    November 28, 2023
    Worcester, MA- The Worcester State Lancers (3-3, 0-0 MASCAC) traveled to Connecticut where they tipped off against the Wesleyan Cardinals (4-1, 0-0 NESCAC). FINAL: Wesleyan 79 Lancers 69
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