2024-25 Worcester State University Women's Lacrosse News

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Women's Lacrosse Named to IWLCA Honor Squad, 8 Named to Honor Roll
Women's Lacrosse Named to IWLCA Honor Squad, 8 Named to Honor Roll

The IWLCA has named 376 schools across Division I, II, III, and NAIA as IWLCA Academic Honor Squads for the 2024-25 academic year. To qualify for this prestigious honor, the women’s lacrosse team must have posted a 3.2 or higher team GPA for the academic year

Six Females Student Athletes Named to CSC 2025 Academic All District At-Large Team
Six Females Student Athletes Named to CSC 2025 Academic All District At-Large Team

The 2025 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 at-large honorees in four divisions — NCAA Division I, NCAA Division II, NCAA Division III and NAIA.

Five Named to MASCAC Spring Sportsmanship Team
Five Named to MASCAC Spring Sportsmanship Team

WESTFIELD, Mass. – 34 Massachusetts State Collegiate Athletic Conference (MASCAC) student-athletes have been honored for their outstanding sportsmanship as members of the 2025 Spring Sportsmanship Teams.

Lancers Bow Out in NCAA First Round
Lancers Bow Out in NCAA First Round

Worcester, MA- The Lancers continued their history-making season with a trip to Wesleyan University in Middletown, CT for the NCAA First Round meeting with the Babson Beavers. It was the first time the NEWMAC foes and the Lancers had ever faced off, making it a fresh test for Worcester in their first ever NCAA run. Babson fell in their conference championship to MIT while the Lancers held off Framingham State last Saturday to claim their first MASCAC Championship. 

Eight Named to MASCAC Women's Lacrosse All Conference Team, Led by Coach of the Year Kelly Downs
Eight Named to MASCAC Women's Lacrosse All Conference Team, Led by Coach of the Year Kelly Downs

Westfield, Mass. — Framingham State attack Hailey Baker and midfielder Maggie Grout are the 2025 MASCAC Offensive and Defensive Player of the Year and headline the All-Conference teams which are voted on by the coaches from around the league.

Lancers Sweep MASCAC Weekly Honors after First Conference Championship
Lancers Sweep MASCAC Weekly Honors after First Conference Championship

Worcester, MA- After claiming their first conference championship in program history, the Worcester State Women’s Lacrosse team had three named to the MASCAC weekly honors. Seniors Hannah Erickson (Dunstable, MA) and Olivia LaValle (Peabody, MA) along with first year Alexis Hurley (Feeding Hills, MA) took home the recognition.

Worcester State Women's Lacrosse Claims First MASCAC Championship
Worcester State Women's Lacrosse Claims First MASCAC Championship

Worcester, MA- For the first time ever the Worcester State Women’s Lacrosse Team (12-6, 5-1) hosted the MASCAC Championship. Coming into the game as the one seed, the Lancers defeated fourth seeded Bridgewater State 19-14 to advance to the Championship. The third seeded Framingham State Rams (10-8, 4-2) upset the second seeded Westfield State Owls in overtime 9-8 to place themselves in the position of a potential bid to the NCAA tournament.

Worcester Clinches MASCAC Championship Hosting With Thrilling Win over Bears
Worcester Clinches MASCAC Championship Hosting With Thrilling Win over Bears

Worcester, MA- After a strong showing from Bridgewater State (14-4, 4-2) versus Salem State on Tuesday night, the fourth seeded Bears travelled to the one seed Worcester State Lancers (11-6, 5-1) for the MASCAC Semifinals. Worcester is hosting the semifinals as the one seed for the first time in program history after claiming wins over Framingham State and Westfield State during the regular season. The Bears came into the game with the surprising slight edge over the Lancers as the Bears dealt Worcester their only conference loss of the season in the conference opener back in March. 

Witkowski and Fisher Named MASCAC Players of the Week
Witkowski and Fisher Named MASCAC Players of the Week

Worcester, MA- After going 2-0 on the week and clinching the MASCAC #1 Seed and Regular Season Championship for the first time, the Worcester State Women’s Lacrosse team had two named to the weekly honors. Juniors Molly Witkowski (Greenville, NY) and Mckayla Fisher (Peabody, MA) took home offensive and defensive player of the week honors.

Lancers Claim the Regular Season with Win Over Falcons on Senior Day
Lancers Claim the Regular Season with Win Over Falcons on Senior Day

Worcester, MA- In the final game of the regular season the Lancers look to lock up the number one seed into the postseason as they face off with Fitchburg State on a blustery and rainy end of season weekend. Worcester State Lacrosse (10-6, 4-1) controlled their own fate in today’s game with a win today securing the Tuesday bye and home hosting rights through the playoffs. Today’s game is also played in honor of their teams seniors which include Olivia LaValle (Peabody, MA), Emma Grande (Bridgewater, MA), Ashley Hurley (Agawam, MA), Ava Gesner (Norton, MA), Jordyn Collins (Peabody, MA), Hannah Erickson (Groton, MA), Abbie Wing (Griswold, CT) and their dedicated manager Olivia Fortier from Wakefield, MA.

Lancers Continue Conference Success with Win over MMA
Lancers Continue Conference Success with Win over MMA

Worcester, MA- After a thrilling and decisive victory over Framingham State on Tuesday, the Worcester State Women’s lacrosse team (9-6, 3-1) looks to maintain control of their destiny tonight as they face off with Mass. Maritime in this year's annual One Love Game. Founded in honor of UVA student-athlete Yeardley Love, One Love is a national nonprofit that provides prevention education to young people about the importance of healthy relationships, empowering them to identify and avoid abuse.

Lancers Claim Crucial Victory in Battle With Rams
Lancers Claim Crucial Victory in Battle With Rams

Worcester, MA- After a big win this weekend at Salem State, the Lancers (8-6, 2-1) now make the journey to top seeded Framingham State for their final road conference matchup of the season and a pivotal game for final rankings going into the playoff picture. The Rams are currently undefeated in conference play coming into the game with the lancers holding only a single loss to Bridgewater earlier in the season.

Lancers Stride Away for Vikings for Double Digit Victory
Lancers Stride Away for Vikings for Double Digit Victory

Worcester, MA- The Lancers (7-6, 1-1) after a thrilling victory over Westfield on Tuesday journey out to Salem State to take on the VIkings and continue their conference slate in the final weeks of the regular season.

Lacrosse Claims First Victory in Over 10 Years, Taking Down Owls in the Fourth
Lacrosse Claims First Victory in Over 10 Years, Taking Down Owls in the Fourth

Worcester, MA- In a bumped up second conference game, the Women’s Lacrosse team (6-6, 0-1) host the Westfield State Owls in a crucial post-season determining meeting between the two squads. The Lancers are looking for their first win versus the Owls since the 2014 season, a win tonight could set them up for a top seed in the postseason. 

Today’s (4/12) Women’s Lacrosse Game Postponed
Today’s (4/12) Women’s Lacrosse Game Postponed

Worcester, MA- The Worcester State Women?s Lacrosse game scheduled for this afternoon at 4pm versus Mass. Maritime has been postponed due the inclement weather and expected conditions at game time.

Lancers Tame the Golden Bears for Victory
Lancers Tame the Golden Bears for Victory

Worcester, MA- The Worcester State Women’s Lacrosse team (5-6, 0-1) is back home this evening as they host the Western New England Golden Bears in the annual Pink Out Game. Today's game is played in partnership with the Rosen Cancer Awareness Fund, which aims to help raise awareness for research, testing and symptoms. Donations are actively being collected to support the campaign.