2025-26 Worcester State University Volleyball News

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Three Named to CSC 2025 Academic All District Team for Volleyball
Three Named to CSC 2025 Academic All District Team for Volleyball

The 2025-26 Academic All-District® Women’s Volleyball teams, selected by College Sports Communicators, recognize the nation’s top student-athletes for their combined performances on the court and in the classroom. The CSC Academic All-America® program separately recognizes women’s volleyball honorees in four divisions — NCAA Division I, NCAA Division II, NCAA Division III and NAIA.

Crateau Named MASCAC Defensive Player of the Year
Crateau Named MASCAC Defensive Player of the Year

Westfield, Mass. — Natalie Reynolds of Framingham State and Katherine Crateau of Worcester State earn the 2025 MASCAC Offensive Player and Defensive Player of the Year honors. The duo headlines the 2025 All-Conference team which is selected by the nine coaches from around the conference prior to the conference tournament.

Worcester State Battles Top-Seeded Bridgewater State in Five-Set MASCAC Semifinal Thriller
Worcester State Battles Top-Seeded Bridgewater State in Five-Set MASCAC Semifinal Thriller

Worcester, MA- After upsetting the fourth seeded MCLA Trailblazers on Tuesday night the Worcester State Volleyball team made the trip east to the #1 seeded Bridgewater State Bears in the MASCAC Semifinals.

Lancers Advance Past Trailblazers in MASCAC Quarterfinals
Lancers Advance Past Trailblazers in MASCAC Quarterfinals

Worcester, MA- With the kick off of the MASCAC Volleyball tournament, the #5 seeded Worcester State Lancers travelled west for a rematch with MCLA. The Trailblazers took down the Lancers earlier in the season, and Worcester was aiming for a repeat of last year's upset to advance to the MASCAC Semifinals.

Lancers Face Westfield on Senior Day
Lancers Face Westfield on Senior Day

Worcester, MA- In their final match of the regular season the Worcester State Volleyball (9-19, 4-3) welcomed Westfield State to Brissette Court. Today’s game was also played in honor of the 2025 Volleyball Senior Class of Sara Carter (North Attleboro, MA), Katie Cueva (Tewksbury, MA), Kate Stedronsky (Sea Girt, NJ), Jillian Gross (Millville, MA), Cassie Millea (Orange, CT), Cassidy D’Esposito (Medford, NY) and Paige Thomason (Hudson, MA).

Worcester State Takes on Keene in Final Non-Conference Battle of Regular Season
Worcester State Takes on Keene in Final Non-Conference Battle of Regular Season

Worcester, MA- In their final non-conference match of the season the Worcester State Volleyball team (9-18, 4-3) hosted Keene State. 

Connors Named Rookie of the Week for Second Time
Connors Named Rookie of the Week for Second Time

Worcester, MA- After securing a conference win over Fitchburg State earlier in the week and closing out their tri-match season, the Worcester State Volleyball had first year Reece Connors (Fresno, CA) named to the MASCAC Weekly Honors.

Lancers Split in Final Tri-Match of the Season
Lancers Split in Final Tri-Match of the Season

Worcester, MA- The Worcester State Volleyball team (8-17, 4-3) compete in their final tri-match of the season as they head for a rematch with Smith College on their home court and face off with the Curry Colonels in their action packed weekend.

Lancers Claim Crucial Sweep over Falcons
Lancers Claim Crucial Sweep over Falcons

Worcester, MA- The Worcester State Volleyball team (7-17, 3-3) looks to bounce back in conference after a tough loss last Saturday over Bridgewater State. With two conference matches remaining, the Lancers are looking to shore up their post season seeding with a win today over the Falcons.

Lancers Take on Bears in Conference Battle
Lancers Take on Bears in Conference Battle

Worcester, MA- The Worcester State Volleyball team (7-16, 3-2), coming off a big come from behind five set win on Thursday, travel to Bridgewater State today for a crucial post season determining battle with Bridgewater State. 

Worcester State Volleyball Mounts Stunning Comeback to Top Clark in Five-Set Thriller
Worcester State Volleyball Mounts Stunning Comeback to Top Clark in Five-Set Thriller

Worcester, MA- In a late week non conference battle, the Worcester State Lancers Volleyball team (6-16, 3-2) hosted city rival Clark in a Thursday night meeting. Worcester looked to come out swinging on Brissette Court as they aimed to take their cross town foe.

Lancers Take on Smith and Salve in Weekend Tri-Match Action
Lancers Take on Smith and Salve in Weekend Tri-Match Action

Worcester, MA- In one of their last tri-match’s of the season, the Worcester State Volleyball team (6-14, 3-2) journey to Salve Regina to face off with the Seahawks and Smith College. 

Lancers Take the Sweep to Buccaneers on the Road
Lancers Take the Sweep to Buccaneers on the Road

Worcester, MA- After a competitive match this past Friday that had the Lancers pushing past the Vikings three sets to one, the Lancers Volleyball team (5-14, 2-2) heads to the cape to take on Mass. Maritime in a crucial conference meeting with the Buccaneers.

Lancers Hold Strong, Sinking Vikings For Pink Out Game Win
Lancers Hold Strong, Sinking Vikings For Pink Out Game Win

Worcester, MA- The Worcester State Volleyball team (4-14, 1-2) is back on home court in conference action tonight as they host Salem State in a Friday night battle on Brissette.

Lancers Fall at MIT Tri-Match in Resilient Battles
Lancers Fall at MIT Tri-Match in Resilient Battles

Worcester, MA- The Lancers are back in their double match swing as the Volleyball team (4-12, 1-2) heads east to MIT to face off with Mount Holyoke and MIT in a top notch out of conference meeting. 

Lancers Face Strong Battle with MCLA in Conference Opener
Lancers Face Strong Battle with MCLA in Conference Opener

Worcester, MA- Coming off a big sweep and a five set thriller to kick off the conference season the Worcester State Volleyball team (4-11, 1-1) is back on their home court to host their conference home opener over MCLA. In what has historically been a back and forth battle between these two teams, seeing them split the series over the last two years, the Lancers are aiming to grab the potential postseason edge tonight with a victory over the Trailblazers. Today’s game was also played in honor of student-athlete Evan Armit who passed on August 24th after a courageous battle with melanoma.