2023-24 Worcester State University Women's Lacrosse News

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MASCAC Announces 2024 Winter/Spring All-Academic Team
MASCAC Announces 2024 Winter/Spring All-Academic Team

Westfield, MA — A total of 1,005 student-athletes have been honored by the Massachusetts State Collegiate Athletic Conference with selection to the league’s Winter/Spring 2024 All-Academic team that was released earlier today by Commissioner Angela Baumann.

Women's Lacrosse has One Named to the CSC Academic All District At-Large Team
Women's Lacrosse has One Named to the CSC Academic All District At-Large Team

Worcester, MA- The Worcester State Women’s Lacrosse team had one selected to the 2024 Academic All-District At-Large Team. Sophomore Mykayla Fisher (Peabody, MA) were selected to the team by the College Sports Communicators.

Five Named to MASCAC Spring Sportsmanship Team
Five Named to MASCAC Spring Sportsmanship Team

Worcester, MA- The Worcester State Athletics Department has five named to this years Spring MASCAC Sportsmanship teams. Selected were Baseball's Mason Bates, Lacrosse's Hannah Leahy, Track and Field's Giovanni Casiano and Eryca Lopes and Softball's Sarah Gosselin. 34 Massachusetts State Collegiate Athletic Conference (MASCAC) student-athletes have been honored for their outstanding sportsmanship as members of the 2024 Spring Sportsmanship Teams.

Women's Lacrosse Announces Fall Prospect Clinic
Women's Lacrosse Announces Fall Prospect Clinic

A date for the 2024 Worcester State University Women's Lacrosse Fall Prospect Clinic has been officially announced. The annual clinic will be held on Sunday, September 22nd at 1p.m.

Kelley Named Rookie of the Week for Fourth Time
Kelley Named Rookie of the Week for Fourth Time

Worcester, MA- For the fourth time this season, Worcester State Women’s Lacrosse first year Madigan Kelley (Bourne, MA) has been tabbed as the conference rookie of the week in the final week of awards.

Lancers Drop Hard Fought Battle to Owls in Semifinals
Lancers Drop Hard Fought Battle to Owls in Semifinals

Worcester, MA- After a second half shutout on Tuesday over Salem State, the Worcester State Women’s Lacrosse team (10-8, 4-2) makes the trip to Westfield State (10-7, 5-1) for a MASCAC Semi Final rematch. Last year the Lancers fell to Westfield 21-10 and earlier this season Worcester was again unable to clip the Owls wings, but tonight's game has Worcester primed for the upset and their first victory in nearly a decade, with the last coming in 2014, to Westfield in that years MASCAC Semifinal battle. 

LANCERS SECOND HALF SURGE BLANKS VIKINGS; ADVANCE TO SEMIFINALS
LANCERS SECOND HALF SURGE BLANKS VIKINGS; ADVANCE TO SEMIFINALS

Worcester, MA- The third-seeded Worcester State Lancers (9-8, 4-2) hosted the sixth-seeded Salem State Vikings (2-12, 0-6) on a cold grey evening for a MASCAC Quarterfinals rematch. The winner will advance to the semifinals for the opportunity to play Thursday, May 2nd.

Kelley Named MASCAC Rookie of the Week for Third Time this Season
Kelley Named MASCAC Rookie of the Week for Third Time this Season

Worcester, MA- The Worcester State Women’s Lacrosse team has claimed another MASCAC weekly honor as first year Madigan Kelley (Bourne, MA) claimed her third MASCAC Rookie of the Week honor of the season.

Lancers Close Out Regular Season with Victory over Falcons
Lancers Close Out Regular Season with Victory over Falcons

Worcester, MA- The Worcester State Women’s Lacrosse team (8-8, 3-2) looked to close out the season today over .500 as they journey to Fitchburg State to take on the Falcons (7-9, 1-4) in their conference finale. The Lancers were primed for action as they looked to get some last touches and shots in before the playoffs start next Tuesday.

Lancers Drop Back-and-Forth Battle to Rams
Lancers Drop Back-and-Forth Battle to Rams

Worcester, MA- The Worcester State Lacrosse team (8-7, 3-1) square up with conference leaders Framingham State (11-3, 4-0) this evening in a pivotal postseason seeding battle. The winner of this game looks to get the bye into the semifinals and potential hosting rights through the tournament.

Fisher Named MASCAC Defensive Player of the Week
Fisher Named MASCAC Defensive Player of the Week

Worcester, MA- The Worcester State Lacrosse team has again been selected with a conference weekly honor. Sophomore Mckayla Fisher (Peabody, MA), last year’s dominant Rookie of the Week recipient nabbed her first weekly honor this season being named the MASCAC Defensive Player of the Week.

Jarvis Scores Five Goals In Lancers Senior Day Victory
Jarvis Scores Five Goals In Lancers Senior Day Victory

Worcester, MA- The Worcester State Lancers (7-7, 2-1 MASCAC) returned to action today where they hosted the Salem State Vikings (2-10, 0-4 MASCAC). Today’s game also featured the teams Senior Day as Sarah Melanson (Wakefield, MA) and Hannah Leahey (Worcester, MA) were recognized in a pregame ceremony. FINAL: WORCESTER ST. | 17 SALEM ST. | 2

Lancers Fall to Regionally Ranked Owls in First Conference Loss
Lancers Fall to Regionally Ranked Owls in First Conference Loss

Worcester, MA- In a mid-week late evening battle Worcester State Lacrosse (7-6, 2-0) would aim to keep their undefeated conference season alive as they headed to Westfield to take on the Westfield State Owls (8-6, 3-0).The Owls were just tabbed as regionally ranked in the most recent NCAA regional rankings coming into this contest. In a game that could hold significant postseason seeding consequences, the Lancers aimed to grab an early bid at the top spot in the conference. 

Lancers Extend Conference Dominance with Win over Mass. Maritime
Lancers Extend Conference Dominance with Win over Mass. Maritime

Worcester, MA- The Worcester State Lacrosse team (6-6, 1-0) returns to conference action tonight in a Friday night lights battle with Mass. Maritime (5-7, 2-3) in the Buccaneers final game of the 2024 season. The Lancers will be looking to add another win to their column to jump back above .500 and begin to solidify their conference postseason standing.

Witkowski Scores Four In Back And Forth Loss To WestConn
Witkowski Scores Four In Back And Forth Loss To WestConn

Worcester, MA- After almost a week off, the Worcester State Women’s Lacrosse (6-5, 1-0) team returned to action this evening to take on the Western Connecticut Wolves (6-5, 2-0) in a game played in support of the ONE LOVE Foundation. Founded in honor of UVA student-athlete and Lacrosse athlete, Yeardley Love, One Love is a national nonprofit that provides prevention education to young people about the importance of healthy relationships, empowering them to identify and avoid abuse. We know that everyone will be in a relationship at some point in their life, whether it’s with friends, families, or partners. But what we’ve realized is that most of us aren’t taught how to have healthy relationships. One Love helps people identify what unhealthy and potentially abusive relationships may look like, and practice healthy relationship behaviors in their own life. One Love believes everyone deserves a healthy relationship and we hope you will join us in spreading their mission to your community. Visit joinonelove.org to learn more. Final: Western Connecticut: 16 Worcester State: 13

Erickson & Wing Combine For Five Goals In Loss To Western New England
Erickson & Wing Combine For Five Goals In Loss To Western New England

Worcester, MA- The Worcester State Lancers (6-4, 1-0 MASCAC) traveled out west to Springfield where they held an afternoon bout against the Western New England Golden Bears (2-7, 1-1 CCC). FINAL: WNE 17 LANCERS 5