2013 Men's Soccer Archived Headlines

  • Eight From Men's Soccer Recognized On Fall MASCAC All-Academic Team
    February 11, 2014
    Westfield, MA --- Worcester State men’s soccer senior Brian Cormier, junior Emil Dedo and sophomore classmates Nick Zucco and Andrew Miller highlight eight selections for the MASCAC Fall All-Academic Team as announced by conference publicist Emily Diekelmann.
  • Whitson Selected ECAC Division III New England All-Star
    December 16, 2013
    Centerville, MA --- Senior Brendan Whitson has been named to the ECAC Division III New England All-Star Second-team as announced by Coordinator of Administration – New Media & Championships Geoff Lopes this past week.
  • Ludlow Register: "Former Lions Help Lead (WSU) Men's Soccer Team To Success"
    November 21, 2013
    Worcester, MA --- Since becoming men’s soccer coach at Worcester State Jason Willis has always had several former Lions players on his team. “I’ve always had four or five Ludlow players on the team since I’ve been coaching here,” Willis said. “I’ve coached most of them when they were younger and its great having them on my team again.
  • Mens Soccer Downed By Lasell in ECAC Semifinals, 3-2
    November 16, 2013
    Springfield, MA --- Worcester State fell to Lasell, 3-2, in an ECAC Division III Mens Soccer Tournament Semifinal this afternoon at Springfield College. Senior Brendan Whitson registered a goal and an assist in the setback.
  • Late Comeback Helps Men's Soccer Edge Mount Ida 2-1 In ECAC Quarterfinals
    November 13, 2013
    Worcester, MA --- Senior Alex Wolfel hit home the game-winning tally in the 60th minute to help pace third-seeded Worcester State to a 2-1 triumph over #6 Mount Ida in the ECAC Division III Men’s Soccer Tournament this evening. Junior Derek Kareta had an assist on the game-tying goal for the Lancers.
  • Men's Soccer Earns ECAC Division III New England Tournament Berth
    November 11, 2013
    Cape Cod, MA --- The Worcester State men’s soccer team has been awarded the third seed and will host #6 Mount Ida on Wednesday at 7 PM in the opening round of the ECAC Division III New England Men’s Soccer Tournament.
  • Bridgewater State Upsets Mens Soccer, 1-0, In MASCAC Title Game
    November 10, 2013
    Worcester, MA --- #3 Bridgewater State upsets top-seeded Worcester State, 1-0, in the MASCAC tournament championship game this afternoon at Coughlin Field. Sophomore Nick Zucco recorded four saves in the setback for the Lancers.
  • Men's Soccer Downs Mass-Maritime, 2-0, In MASCAC Tournament Semifinal
    November 08, 2013
    Worcester, MA --- Senior Derek Alves potted the game-clinching marker in the 44th minute with help from classmate Phil Cepeda to propel top-seeded Worcester State past #4 Mass Maritime, 2-0, in the MASCAC men’s soccer tournament semi-finals this evening at Coughlin Field.
  • Six Honored On All-MASCAC Men's Soccer Team
    November 08, 2013
    Westfield, MA --- Senior Brendan Whitson has been recognized as the MASCAC Player of the Year as he highlights six all-conference selections for Worcester State in a vote by the leagues eight head coaches earlier this week.
  • Men's Soccer Goes Undefeated In MASCAC With 2-0 Win Over Fitchburg State
    November 02, 2013
    Fitchburg, MA --- Sophomore Alex Goncalves potted the game-winning goal and senior Alex Wolfel chipped in with a pair of assists as Worcester State defeated Fitchburg State, 2-0 in MASCAC men's soccer action this evening.
  • Men's Soccer Uses Second-Half Rally To Beat UMass Dartmouth On Senior Night
    October 29, 2013
    Worcester, MA --- Senior Derek Alves netted two goals – including the game-winner – to help lead Worcester State to a 5-2 triumph over UMass Dartmouth in non-conference men’s soccer action this evening at Coughlin Field.
  • Whitson Selected MASCAC Men's Soccer Player of the Week
    October 29, 2013
    Westfield, MA --- Senior Brendan Whitson has been recognized as this week’s MASCAC Men’s Soccer Player of the Week for his efforts in a victory over Westfield State this past Friday. Whitson is currently second in the conference with 10 goals on the campaign.
  • Whitson Helps Lead Men's Soccer To MASCAC Regular Season Championship
    October 25, 2013
    Worcester, MA --- Senior Brendan Whitson collected a hat-trick to help propel Worcester State to a 4-1 triumph over Westfield State in MASCAC men’s soccer action this evening at Coughlin Field.
  • Whitson Paces Men's Soccer In 2-0 Triumph Over Salem State
    October 19, 2013
    Worcester, MA --- Senior Brendan Whitson had a hand in both scores for Worcester State with one goal and an assist as the Lancers defeated Salem State, 2-0, in MASCAC men’s soccer action this evening at Coughlin Field.
  • Telegram & Gazette: "Auburn's Brendan Whitson Has Men's Soccer On A Roll"
    October 16, 2013
    Worcester, MA --- In addition to being an All-State soccer player at Auburn High, Brendan Whitson was a pretty successful sprinter and long jumper for the Rockets, but a recent flashback to his track and field days wasn't such a good one.
  • Men's Soccer Blanks UMass-Boston, 1-0
    October 15, 2013
    Dorchester, MA --- Senior Brendan Whitson's sixth-minute marker stood up as the match-clinching goal in a 1-0 triumph over UMass Boston in non-conference men's soccer action this afternoon. Sophomore Nick Zucco logged his fourth shutout of the campaign in the win.
  • Whitson Tabbed Co-MASCAC Men’s Soccer Player of the Week
    October 14, 2013
    Westfield, MA --- Senior Brendan Whitson has been selected as Co-MASCAC Men’s Soccer Player of the Week for helping pace Worcester State to a 1-1 record on the week.
  • Whitson Helps Men's Soccer Defeat Mass Maritime, 4-1
    October 12, 2013
    Buzzards Bay, MA --- Senior Brendan Whitson netted a pair of goals and added an assist to help lead Worcester State past Mass.-Maritime, 4-1, in MASCAC men’s soccer action this afternoon at Clean Harbor Stadium.
  • Regionally-Ranked Western New England Tops Men's Soccer, 2-1
    October 08, 2013
    Springfield, MA --- Western New England defeated Worcester State, 2-1, in non-conference men's soccer action this afternoon at Golden Bear stadium. Senior Brendan Whitson notched the lone tally for the Blue and Gold.
  • Zucco Garners Co-ECAC New England Defensive Player Of The Week Laurels
    October 08, 2013
    Westfield, MA --- Second-year net-minder Nick Zucco has been tabbed The Corvias Co-ECAC Division III New England Defensive Men's Soccer Player of The Week for his efforts during a 1-0-1 week for the Lancers. Zucco posted a 0.44 goals against average and stopped 14 of the 15 shots he saw on the week.
  • Men's Soccer, Bridgewater State Play To 1-1 Tie In Double Overtime
    October 05, 2013
    Worcester, MA --- Worcester State and Bridgewater State played to a 1-1 tie in double overtime this afternoon in MASCAC men’s soccer action this afternoon at Coughlin Field. Senior Brendan Whitson scored an early marker following a long pass by classmate Alex Wolfel.
  • Men's Soccer Downs Elms In Overtime Thriller, 1-0
    October 01, 2013
    Worcester, MA --- Senior Derek Alves tallied the winning marker in the 96th minute to lead Worcester State past Elms College in non-conference men’s soccer action this evening at Coughlin Field.
  • Men's Soccer Blanks Framingham State, 1-0
    September 28, 2013
    Framingham, MA --- Senior Brendan Whitson netted the only goal of the contest in the 28th minute as the Lancers defeated Framingham State 1-0 this afternoon in MASCAC men's soccer action at Maple Street Field.
  • Men's Soccer Defeats MCLA, 3-0, In MASCAC Opener
    September 21, 2013
    Worcester, MA --- Senior Alex Wolfel netted a pair of goals to help lead the Lancers past MCLA, 3-0, this afternoon in the MASCAC opener for both squads at Coughlin Field.
  • Keene State Rallies Late To Upend Men's Soccer, 3-2
    September 18, 2013
    Keene, NH --- Despite one goal and an assist by senior Alex Wolfel, Keene State rallied with two consecutive goals over the final 20 minutes of play to knock off Worcester State, 3-2, in non-conference men’s soccer action this evening at Owl Athletic Complex on Wednesday night.
  • Men's Soccer Secures 4-1 Triumph Over Southern Maine
    September 14, 2013
    Gorham, ME --- Highlighted by the first goals of the season by junior Derek Kareta, senior Dan Goodine and classmate Derek Alves, Worcester State defeated Southern Maine, 4-1, in non-conference men's soccer action this afternoon.
  • Men's Soccer Defeated By Trinity, 4-1
    September 11, 2013
    Worcester, MA --- Senior Alex Wolfel netted his team leading fourth goal of the campaign in the 58th minute but it was not enough as the Lancers fell to Trinity, 4-1, in non-conference men's soccer action this evening at Coughlin Field.
  • Deuces Wild As Men's Soccer Draws With Rhode Island College, 2-2 In 2OT's
    September 04, 2013
    Worcester, MA --- Senior Alex Wolfel netted a pair of goals including the game-tying marker in the 87th minute to send the game into extra time and help lead Worcester State to a 2-2 draw in double-overtime with visiting Rhode Island College this evening in non-conference men’s soccer action at Coughlin Field.
  • Men's Soccer, WPI Play To 1-1 Tie In Double Overtime
    September 02, 2013
    Worcester, MA --- WPI and Worcester State tied in double overtime in the second round of the Worcester City Tournament on Sunday afternoon. Senior Brian Cormier registered the lone goal for Worcester State in the draw.
  • Men's Soccer Plays Clark to 1-1 Draw in Season Opener
    August 30, 2013
    Worcester, MA --- Senior Alex Wolfel potted a goal in the 87th minute sending the contest in to double overtime to secure a 1-1 draw with Clark University this afternoon in the opening round of the Worcester City Tournament