2013 Men's Soccer Archived Headlines

Season
Eight From Men's Soccer Recognized On Fall MASCAC All-Academic Team
Eight From Men's Soccer Recognized On Fall MASCAC All-Academic Team

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
Whitson Selected ECAC Division III New England All-Star

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"
Ludlow Register: "Former Lions Help Lead (WSU) Men's Soccer Team To Success"

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
Mens Soccer Downed By Lasell in ECAC Semifinals, 3-2

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
Late Comeback Helps Men's Soccer Edge Mount Ida 2-1 In ECAC Quarterfinals

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
Men's Soccer Earns ECAC Division III New England Tournament Berth

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
Bridgewater State Upsets Mens Soccer, 1-0, In MASCAC Title Game

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
Men's Soccer Downs Mass-Maritime, 2-0, In MASCAC Tournament Semifinal

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
Six Honored On All-MASCAC Men's Soccer Team

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
Men's Soccer Goes Undefeated In MASCAC With 2-0 Win Over Fitchburg State

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
Men's Soccer Uses Second-Half Rally To Beat UMass Dartmouth On Senior Night

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
Whitson Selected MASCAC Men's Soccer Player of the Week

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
Whitson Helps Lead Men's Soccer To MASCAC Regular Season Championship

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
Whitson Paces Men's Soccer In 2-0 Triumph Over Salem State

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"
Telegram & Gazette: "Auburn's Brendan Whitson Has Men's Soccer On A Roll"

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
Men's Soccer Blanks UMass-Boston, 1-0

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.