2015 Football Archived Headlines

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Kemani Jones Joins Teammate Vasey with Porvoon Butchers of European Football League

Worcester State's senior running back, Kemani Jones (Milton, Mass.) has signed with the Porvoon Butchers of the European Football League (EFL) and will be headed overseas upon graduating in May with a Bachelor’s degree in business and a concentration in accounting.

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Vasey Signs with Porvoon Butchers of European Football League

Worcester State University’s 2015 quarterback, Trevor Vasey (Cumberland, R.I.) has signed with the Porvoon Butchers of the European Football League (EFL) and projects to head overseas after he graduates in May with his Bachelor’s degree in Communications.

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Worcester State’s Terrence Gibson Named to ECAC Division III Football North All-Stars Second Team

WORCESTER, Mass. – Worcester State’s return specialist, Terrence Gibson (Rockland, Mass.), was named to the Eastern College Athletic Conference (ECAC) Division III Football North All-Stars Second Team Friday afternoon, as voted on by representatives from the region’s member institutions

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Five Worcester State Football Players Named to 25th Annual Steve “Merc” Morris All-Star Team

WORCESTER, Mass. – Five Worcester State University football players were named to the 25th Annual Steve “Merc” Morris All-Star Team as selected by the eight sports information directors of Worcester County who sponsor football.

Worcester State’s Gibson and Jones Named to All-Conference Teams
Worcester State’s Gibson and Jones Named to All-Conference Teams

WESTFILD, Mass. – Worcester State’s senior, Terrence Gibson (Rockland, Mass.), and senior Kemani Jones (Milton, Mass.), were both named to the Massachusetts State Collegiate Athletic Conference (MASCAC) All-Conference teams as announced by the MASCAC Wednesday afternoon. Gibson was named to the first-team as a return specialist, while Jones was awarded second-team All-Conference for his offensive skills at running back this season.

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Worcester State Falls to Framingham State 55-14 on Senior Day

WORCESTER, Mass. –The Worcester State University Lancers fell to the Framingham State University Rams 55-14 Saturday afternoon at John F. Coughlin Field on a sunny and windy senior day.

Rose and Hwang Earn MASCAC Player of the Week Awards (Nov. 2-8)
Rose and Hwang Earn MASCAC Player of the Week Awards (Nov. 2-8)

WORCESTER, Mass. –Worcester State University student-athletes from the women’s cross country and football teams earned player of the week awards for the week of Nov. 2-8 as named by the Massachusetts State Athletic Conference (MASCAC) Monday afternoon.

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Kemani Jones Breaks Records in 53-27 Win over Westfield State

WORCESTER, Mass. – Worcester State’s Kemani Jones (Milton, Mass.) broke two records Saturday (Nov. 7) afternoon as the Worcester State Lancers earned their fourth consecutive victory of the season in a 53-27 win over Westfield State in Massachusetts State Collegiate Athletic Conference (MASCAC) play at John F. Coughlin field.

Six Lancer Athletes Earn Player of the Week Accolades (Oct. 26-Nov.1)
Six Lancer Athletes Earn Player of the Week Accolades (Oct. 26-Nov.1)

WORCESTER, Mass. – Six Worcester State University student-athletes earned player of the week accolades for the week of Oct. 26- Nov. 1 as named by the Massachusetts State Athletic Conference (MASCAC) and Little East Conference (LEC) Monday afternoon.

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Worcester State Football Wins OT Thriller against Plymouth State, 30-27

PLYMOUTH, N.H.- Worcester State University’s Noah Hwang (Brooklyn, N.Y.) kicked a 23-yard field goal on the first possession in overtime Saturday and the Lancers held off Plymouth State University to gain a thrilling 30-27 win in Massachusetts State College Athletic Conference (MASCAC) football action at Currier Field.

Five Student-Athletes Earn Player of the Week Awards (Oct. 19-25)
Five Student-Athletes Earn Player of the Week Awards (Oct. 19-25)

WORCESTER, Mass. – Five Worcester State University student-athletes earned player of the week awards for the week of Oct. 19-25 as named by the Massachusetts State Athletic Conference (MASCAC) Monday afternoon.

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Worcester State takes it Home 44-41 on Homecoming

WORCESTER, Mass. – On a cloudy and cold afternoon, crowds of Worcester State fans gathered around John F. Coughlin Field to witness the big 44-41 win over the Western Connecticut Colonials in Massachusetts State Collegiate Athletic Conference (MASCAC) play Saturday afternoon.

Six Student-Athletes Credited with Player of the Week Awards (Oct. 12-18)
Six Student-Athletes Credited with Player of the Week Awards (Oct. 12-18)

WORCESTER, Mass. – Six Worcester State University student-athletes were awarded with player of the week accolades for the week of Oct. 12-18 as named by the Massachusetts State Athletic Conference (MASCAC) and the Little East Conference (LEC) Monday afternoon.

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Lancers Mark Their First Win of the Season against UMass Dartmouth, 45-32

DARTMOUTH, Mass. – The Worcester State Lancers football team earned their first victory of the 2015 season in a 45-32 game over the UMass Dartmouth Corsairs Friday night at Cressy Field, as they had a strong first half and held their lead throughout the entirety of the game to seal the win.

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Fitchburg State Rolls Past Worcester State, 23-0

FITCHBURG, Mass. - Fitchburg State football team defeated the Lancers of Worcester State University. 23-0 as Falcons defense allowed just 69 yards of first half offense to the Lancers in Massachusetts State Collegiate Athletic Conference (MASCAC) action this afternoon at Elliot Field with Sterling Cup implications.

Strong Second Half Lifts Mass. Maritime over Worcester State
Strong Second Half Lifts Mass. Maritime over Worcester State

WORCESTER, Mass. – The Mass. Maritime Buccaneers’ strong second half lifted them over the Worcester State Lancers for a 35-31 victory over the Lancers in Massachusetts State Collegiate Athletic Conference (MASCAC) play. With the Buccaneers win, they improve to 2-1 (1-0 MASCAC), while the Lancers drop to 0-4 (0-2 MASCAC).