https://www.wsulancers.com en-us https://www.wsulancers.com/general/2016-17/releases/MASCACSP17AA WORCESTER, Mass. – 138 Worcester State University student-athletes were named to the Spring 2017 Massachusetts State Collegiate Athletic Conference (MASCAC) All-Academic team, as announced by the MASCAC Commissioner, Angela Baumann, Thursday afternoon. Thu, 29 Jun 2017 04:00:00 GMT https://www.wsulancers.com/general/2016-17/releases/MASCACSP17AA https://www.wsulancers.com/sports/sball/2016-17/releases/WOTY2017 WORCESTER, Mass. – Worcester State University’s senior softball player, Rachel Couto, has been recognized by the NCAA as a Woman of the Year Nominee, as announced by the NCAA Tuesday (Jun. 27) afternoon. Wed, 28 Jun 2017 04:00:00 GMT https://www.wsulancers.com/sports/sball/2016-17/releases/WOTY2017 https://www.wsulancers.com/general/2016-17/releases/MASCACSP17 WESTFIELD, Mass. – 34 Massachusetts State Collegiate Athletic Conference (MASCAC) student-athletes have been recognized for their outstanding sportsmanship as members of the 2017 Spring Sportsmanship Teams. Wed, 24 May 2017 04:00:00 GMT https://www.wsulancers.com/general/2016-17/releases/MASCACSP17 https://www.wsulancers.com/sports/sball/2016-17/releases/20170523gt6j0f WORCESTER, Mass. – Worcester State University’s junior Sydney Despres (Sterling, Mass.) headlined the Worcester Area All-Star team as she was named the Co-Player of the Year with WPI’s Ama Biney. Also being named to the inaugural Worcester Area Softball All-Star first team was Rachel Couto (Chelmsford, Mass.), Courtney Salisbury (Cranston, R.I.), and Dakota Smith-Porter (Montague, Mass.). Tue, 23 May 2017 04:00:00 GMT https://www.wsulancers.com/sports/sball/2016-17/releases/20170523gt6j0f https://www.wsulancers.com/sports/sball/2016-17/releases/20170516p4j7x2 WORCESTER, Mass. – Worcester State University’s Sydney Despres (Sterling, Mass.) and Rachel Couto (Chelmsford, Mass.) have been named to the National Fastpitch Coaches Association (NFCA) Division III All-Region team, as announced by the association on Tuesday, May 16th. Tue, 16 May 2017 04:00:00 GMT https://www.wsulancers.com/sports/sball/2016-17/releases/20170516p4j7x2 https://www.wsulancers.com/sports/sball/2016-17/releases/20170510iqij6k WORCESTER, Mass. – Worcester State University’s senior third baseman, Rachel Couto (Chelmsford, Mass.) has been named the Massachusetts State Collegiate Athletic Conference (MASCAC) Player of the Year and heads the all-conference squad which is voted on by the coaches from around the conference. Wed, 10 May 2017 04:00:00 GMT https://www.wsulancers.com/sports/sball/2016-17/releases/20170510iqij6k https://www.wsulancers.com/sports/sball/2016-17/releases/20170506mmlvqr FRAMINGHAM, Mass. – The second seeded Westfield State University softball team scored four runs in the bottom of the fourth as the Owls rallied from a one run deficit to secure a 4-2 victory over fourth seeded Worcester State University in an elimination game of the 2017 Massachusetts State Collegiate Athletic Conference (MASCAC) Softball Championship Tournament at Maple Street Field. Sat, 06 May 2017 04:00:00 GMT https://www.wsulancers.com/sports/sball/2016-17/releases/20170506mmlvqr https://www.wsulancers.com/sports/sball/2016-17/releases/20170504saf4c2 FRAMINGHAM, Mass. – Junior Dayna Marchant (East Bridgewater, Mass.) went 4-for-4 with two runs scored as the top seed Framingham State University softball team defeated No. 4 seed Worcester State University 6-2 in one quarterfinal of the 2017 Massachusetts State Collegiate Athletic Conference (MASCAC) Softball Championship Tournament at Maple Street Field. Thu, 04 May 2017 04:00:00 GMT https://www.wsulancers.com/sports/sball/2016-17/releases/20170504saf4c2 https://www.wsulancers.com/sports/sball/2016-17/releases/20170503rnl2qd WORCESTER, Mass. – The No. 4 Worcester State Lancers defeated the No. 5 Bridgewater State Bears in the first round of the Massachusetts State Collegiate Athletic Conference (MASCAC) tournament by a score of 9-4 Wednesday (May 3) afternoon at Rockwood Park. Wed, 03 May 2017 04:00:00 GMT https://www.wsulancers.com/sports/sball/2016-17/releases/20170503rnl2qd https://www.wsulancers.com/aotw/2016-17/SB050117 WORCESTER, Mass. – Worcester State University’s junior Sydney Despres (Sterling, Mass.) has been named the Massachusetts State Collegiate Athletic Conference (MASCAC) player of the week for the week of Apr. 24-30. Tue, 02 May 2017 04:00:00 GMT https://www.wsulancers.com/aotw/2016-17/SB050117 https://www.wsulancers.com/sports/sball/2016-17/releases/20170502w31qwl WALTHAM, Mass. – The Worcester State University softball team wrapped up regular season play on Tuesday, May 2nd with a 7-5 win over the host, Brandeis University, in non-league action at Marcus Field. Tue, 02 May 2017 04:00:00 GMT https://www.wsulancers.com/sports/sball/2016-17/releases/20170502w31qwl https://www.wsulancers.com/sports/sball/2016-17/releases/20170430jml3p4 WORCESTER, Mass. – The Worcester State University softball team earned the No. 4 seed in the Massachusetts State Collegiate Athletic Conference (MASCAC) tournament after concluding the regular season at 16-16 overall and 9-5 in the league. Sun, 30 Apr 2017 04:00:00 GMT https://www.wsulancers.com/sports/sball/2016-17/releases/20170430jml3p4 https://www.wsulancers.com/sports/sball/2016-17/releases/20170429tkuiaw NORTH ADAMS, Mass. – The visiting Worcester State Softball team swept a pair of Massachusetts State Collegiate Athlete Conference (MSACAC) tilts from MCLA taking game one 4-1 before earning a 2-0 win in the nightcap. Sat, 29 Apr 2017 04:00:00 GMT https://www.wsulancers.com/sports/sball/2016-17/releases/20170429tkuiaw https://www.wsulancers.com/sports/sball/2016-17/releases/20170428r2rkj1 WORCESTER, Mass. – The Worcester State University softball team shutout the visiting Clark University Cougars by scores of 6-0 and 4-0 in a Friday afternoon doubleheader at Rockwood Park. Fri, 28 Apr 2017 04:00:00 GMT https://www.wsulancers.com/sports/sball/2016-17/releases/20170428r2rkj1 https://www.wsulancers.com/sports/sball/2016-17/releases/20170426ex1288 WORCESTER, Mass. – Worcester State University’s softball doubleheader at Brandeis University, scheduled for Wednesday (Apr. 26), has been postponed and rescheduled for May 2. Thu, 27 Apr 2017 04:00:00 GMT https://www.wsulancers.com/sports/sball/2016-17/releases/20170426ex1288 https://www.wsulancers.com/sports/sball/2016-17/releases/20170427xfri1d FITCHBURG, Mass. – The Worcester State University softball team swept the Fitchburg State Falcons in a Massachusetts State Collegiate Athletic Conference (MASCAC) doubleheader in a Thursday afternoon twinbill at Coolidge Park. Thu, 27 Apr 2017 04:00:00 GMT https://www.wsulancers.com/sports/sball/2016-17/releases/20170427xfri1d https://www.wsulancers.com/sports/sball/2016-17/releases/20170425hvn565 WORCESTER, Mass. – Due to rain in the forecast, Worcester State University’s softball doubleheader at Fitchburg State, scheduled for Tuesday, April 25, has been moved to Thursday, April 27 with a 3:30 p.m. start time in Fitchburg. Tue, 25 Apr 2017 04:00:00 GMT https://www.wsulancers.com/sports/sball/2016-17/releases/20170425hvn565 https://www.wsulancers.com/sports/sball/2016-17/releases/20170422t2d188 WORCESTER, Mass. — The Worcester State University softball team split a pair of games with the Salem State Vikings on Senior Day in a Massachusetts State Collegiate Athletic Conference (MASCAC) doubleheader on Saturday. With the split, the Lancers’ record is now 10-16 overall and 5-5 in the MASCAC. The Vikings now stand at 18-14 overall and 6-4 in the league. Sat, 22 Apr 2017 04:00:00 GMT https://www.wsulancers.com/sports/sball/2016-17/releases/20170422t2d188 https://www.wsulancers.com/general/2016-17/releases/GEN042117 WORCESTER, Mass. – The Worcester State University Athletic Department has announced three schedule changes, as of Friday, April 21: Fri, 21 Apr 2017 04:00:00 GMT https://www.wsulancers.com/general/2016-17/releases/GEN042117 https://www.wsulancers.com/aotw/2016-17/SB041717 WORCESTER, Mass. – Worcester State University’s Sydney Despres (Sterling, Mass.) has been named the Massachusetts State Collegiate Athletic Conference (MASCAC) softball player of the week, as announced by the conference Monday (Apr. 17) afternoon. Tue, 18 Apr 2017 04:00:00 GMT https://www.wsulancers.com/aotw/2016-17/SB041717 https://www.wsulancers.com/sports/sball/2016-17/releases/20170417stunbj FRAMINGHAM, Mass. – The Worcester State University softball team was swept by Framingham State University Monday afternoon by scores of 2-0 and 8-2 in Massachusetts State Collegiate Athletic Conference (MASCAC) action at Maple Street Field. Mon, 17 Apr 2017 04:00:00 GMT https://www.wsulancers.com/sports/sball/2016-17/releases/20170417stunbj https://www.wsulancers.com/sports/sball/2016-17/releases/20170414u7fo41 WORCESTER, Mass.—The Worcester State University softball team swept in two single-run games over the Bridgewater State Bears in a Massachusetts State Collegiate Athletic Conference (MASCAC) doubleheader on Friday. Fri, 14 Apr 2017 04:00:00 GMT https://www.wsulancers.com/sports/sball/2016-17/releases/20170414u7fo41 https://www.wsulancers.com/sports/sball/2016-17/releases/20170413hja6kk WORCESTER, Mass. – Three changes have been made to the Worcester State University softball schedule, as of Tuesday, April 19. Thu, 13 Apr 2017 04:00:00 GMT https://www.wsulancers.com/sports/sball/2016-17/releases/20170413hja6kk https://www.wsulancers.com/sports/sball/2016-17/releases/20170412yg5oh2 PROVIDENCE, R.I.—Worcester State University’s junior Sydney Despres (Sterling, Mass.) paced the Lancers, going 5-for-7 with three runs scored and five RBI, while senior centerfielder Corrie Derosier (Shrewsbury, Mass.) went 5-for-7 win two runs scored and two RBI in the Lancers’ sweep over Rhode Island College on Wednesday. Wed, 12 Apr 2017 04:00:00 GMT https://www.wsulancers.com/sports/sball/2016-17/releases/20170412yg5oh2 https://www.wsulancers.com/sports/sball/2016-17/releases/20170411waet37 WORCESTER, Mass. – The WPI Engineers came away with two wins to improve their record to 14-10 as they downed the Lancers by scores of 8-7 and 12-1 in a Tuesday afternoon twinbill, hosted by Worcester State (5-13) at Rockwood Park. Tue, 11 Apr 2017 04:00:00 GMT https://www.wsulancers.com/sports/sball/2016-17/releases/20170411waet37 https://www.wsulancers.com/sports/sball/2016-17/releases/20170409p42ehi WORCESTER, Mass. – The Worcester State University softball team racked up a total of 37 runs on 38 hits Sunday afternoon, as they swept the Massachusetts Maritime Buccaneers in a Massachusetts State Collegiate Athletic Conference (MASCAC) doubleheader, played at Rockwood Field. Sun, 09 Apr 2017 04:00:00 GMT https://www.wsulancers.com/sports/sball/2016-17/releases/20170409p42ehi https://www.wsulancers.com/sports/sball/2016-17/releases/20170408xysa6q WESTFIELD, Mass. – The Worcester State University softball team opened up Massachusetts State Collegiate Athletic Conference (MASCAC) play on Saturday with a pair of losses to Westfield State University by scores of 3-0 and 7-6. Sat, 08 Apr 2017 04:00:00 GMT https://www.wsulancers.com/sports/sball/2016-17/releases/20170408xysa6q https://www.wsulancers.com/sports/sball/2016-17/releases/20170403iepxym WORCESTER, Mass. – Worcester State University’s softball doubleheaders against Clark University and MIT scheduled for Tuesday (April 4) and Wednesday (April 5), respectively, have been postponed due to poor field conditions. Mon, 03 Apr 2017 04:00:00 GMT https://www.wsulancers.com/sports/sball/2016-17/releases/20170403iepxym https://www.wsulancers.com/sports/sball/2016-17/releases/20170330wn5drq DARTMOUTH, Mass. – The Worcester State University softball team kicked off New England play with a split at UMass Dartmouth on Thursday (Mar. 30) afternoon. Thu, 30 Mar 2017 04:00:00 GMT https://www.wsulancers.com/sports/sball/2016-17/releases/20170330wn5drq https://www.wsulancers.com/sports/sball/2016-17/releases/20170324tn8vsl CLERMONT, Fla. – Despite falling 11-1 to Bowdoin in their first game of the day, the Worcester State University softball team wrapped up their spring play in Florida with an 11-0 shutout over the Thomas Terriers on Friday. Fri, 24 Mar 2017 04:00:00 GMT https://www.wsulancers.com/sports/sball/2016-17/releases/20170324tn8vsl