2021-22 Worcester State Women's Basketball News

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Gigi LeMay, Elizabeth Gallella Garner MASCAC All-Conference Nods
Gigi LeMay, Elizabeth Gallella Garner MASCAC All-Conference Nods

WESTFIELD, Mass. – Senior Gigi LeMay (Grafton, Mass.) and junior Elizabeth Gallella (Tewksbury, Mass.) have been named to the Massachusetts State Collegiate Athletic Conference (MASCAC) women’s basketball All-Conference team, announced on Wednesday afternoon by the conference office.

Women’s Basketball Bows Out of MASCAC Tournament to Top-Seeded Rams
Women’s Basketball Bows Out of MASCAC Tournament to Top-Seeded Rams

FRAMINGHAM, Mass. – Fourth seeded Worcester State saw their 2021-22 season come to a close on Thursday evening, as the Lancers fell to top-seeded Framingham State 81-63 in the Massachusetts State Collegiate Athletic Conference (MASCAC) women’s basketball semifinals at the Athletic Center.

Lancers Roll Into MASCAC Semifinals Behind 30-Assist, Solid Shooting Effort
Lancers Roll Into MASCAC Semifinals Behind 30-Assist, Solid Shooting Effort

WORCESTER, Mass. – Worcester State women’s basketball recorded 30 assists on 36 made baskets and shot better than 65% from the field as they defeated Salem State 83-52 in the Massachusetts State Collegiate Athletic Conference (MASCAC) women’s basketball quarterfinals on Tuesday evening at Brissette ’88 Competition Court.

Women’s Basketball Falls to Rams on Senior Day
Women’s Basketball Falls to Rams on Senior Day

WORCESTER, Mass. – Worcester State honored their senior class on Saturday afternoon, but fell to the Framingham State Rams 65-55 in Massachusetts State Collegiate Athletic Conference (MASCAC) women’s basketball action at Brissette ’88 Competition Court.

Lancers Erupt for Highest Scoring Game This Season
Lancers Erupt for Highest Scoring Game This Season

NORTH ADAMS, Mass. – Worcester State matched a season high with 31 points in the opening quarter on their way to an 86-42 victory over MCLA in Massachusetts State Collegiate Athletic Conference (MASCAC) action on Wednesday evening at Amsler Campus Center Gym.

Women’s Basketball Falls to Bridgewater State, 84-74
Women’s Basketball Falls to Bridgewater State, 84-74

BRIDGEWATER, Mass. – Senior center Destiny Fitzgerald (Medford, Mass.) scored 17 points and junior guard Sydney Bradbury (East Bridgewater, Mass.) added 16 to lead the Bridgewater State University women's basketball team to an 84-74 Massachusetts State Collegiate Athletic Conference (MASCAC) victory over visiting Worcester State University on Monday evening in the Bears' annual Play4Kay Breast Cancer Awareness game at the Tinsley Center. 

Tesmer Coaches 350th Career Win as Lancers Rout Falcons
Tesmer Coaches 350th Career Win as Lancers Rout Falcons

FITCHBURG, Mass. –Worcester State women’s basketball head coach Karen Tessmer collected her 350th career victory on Saturday afternoon, leading the Lancers to a 83-47 victory over Fitchburg State in Massachusetts State Collegiate Athletic Conference (MASCAC) play.

Owls Pull Away From Lancers in Play4Kay Game
Owls Pull Away From Lancers in Play4Kay Game

WORCESTER, Mass. – Westfield State outscored Worcester State 27-16 in the fourth quarter to pull away from the Lancers for a 76-62 victory in Massachusetts State Collegiate Athletic Conference (MASCAC) women’s basketball action on Wednesday evening at Brissette ’88 Competition Court.

Worcester State Women’s Basketball to Host Play4Kay Game February 9th
Worcester State Women’s Basketball to Host Play4Kay Game February 9th

WORCESTER, Mass. – Tomorrow night, the Worcester State women’s basketball team will “Play4Kay” when they host Westfield State at 5:30 PM at Brissette ’88 Competition Court.

Bears Survive Lancer Comeback, Hand Worcester State 70-64 Defeat
Bears Survive Lancer Comeback, Hand Worcester State 70-64 Defeat

WORCESTER, Mass. – Worcester State overcame a 16-point deficit and held a 63-62 lead with two minutes remaining on Saturday afternoon, but the Bridgewater State Bears forced three turnovers in the final minute and handed the Lancers a 70-64 loss in Massachusetts State Collegiate Athletic Conference (MASCAC) women’s basketball at Brissette ’88 Competition Court.

Worcester State Pushes No. 11 Amherst in Non-Conference Women’s Hoops
Worcester State Pushes No. 11 Amherst in Non-Conference Women’s Hoops

WORCESTER, Mass. – The Worcester State women’s basketball team was within seven points of No. 11 Amherst College in the fourth quarter of Monday night’s non-conference game, but the Lancers dropped a 59-49 decision at Brissette ’88 Competition Court.  

LeMay's Huge Night Helps Lancers Slip Past Vikings
LeMay's Huge Night Helps Lancers Slip Past Vikings

SALEM, Mass. -- Gigi LeMay (Grafton, Mass.) produced 20 points on 9-of-12 (75.0%) shooting and added a game-high 22 rebounds with six assists and five steals as Worcester State came-from-behind to defeat Salem State 69-67 on Friday evening at Twohig Gymnasium. The Lancers improve to 9-8 and 4-2 in the Massachusetts State Collegiate Athletic Conference (MASCAC). The Vikings dip to 3-13 and 1-4 in the league.

Rams Snap Women’s Basketball’s Three-Game MASCAC Win Streak 
Rams Snap Women’s Basketball’s Three-Game MASCAC Win Streak 

FRAMINGHAM, Mass. – Worcester State saw their three-game win streak come to an end at Framingham State on Wednesday evening as the Rams defeated the Lancers 74-57 in Massachusetts State Collegiate Athletic Conference (MASCAC) women's basketball action at the Athletic Center.

Lancers Spread it Around with 29 Assists in Win
Lancers Spread it Around with 29 Assists in Win

WORCESTER, Mass. – The Lancers dished out a season-high 29 assists and saw three figures score 20+ points as Worcester State University defeated Salem State 83-68 in Massachusetts State Collegiate Athletic Conference (MASCAC) women’s basketball action on Monday evening at Brissette ’88 Competition Court.

Women’s Hoops Earns Second Straight 30+ Point MASCAC Win
Women’s Hoops Earns Second Straight 30+ Point MASCAC Win

WORCESTER, Mass. – For the second straight game in Massachusetts State Collegiate Athletic Conference (MASCAC) play, the Worcester State women’s basketball team held their opponent under 45 points and won by more than 30, as the Lancers collected a 74-41 victory over MCLA on Saturday afternoon at Brissette Court.

Lancers Ride Big First Half to First MASCAC Victory
Lancers Ride Big First Half to First MASCAC Victory

WORCESTER, Mass. -- Worcester State finished the first quarter on a 12-0 run and held Fitchburg State to just 16 points in the first half as they rolled to a 78-43 victory in Massachusetts State Collegiate Athletic Conference (MASCAC) women’s basketball action on Wednesday evening at Brissette Court.