https://www.wsulancers.com en-us https://www.wsulancers.com/general/2023-24/releases/MASCAC_All-Academic_W-S 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. Tue, 09 Jul 2024 04:00:00 GMT https://www.wsulancers.com/general/2023-24/releases/MASCAC_All-Academic_W-S https://www.wsulancers.com/sports/wlax/2023-24/releases/CSC_Academic_All-District 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. Tue, 25 Jun 2024 04:00:00 GMT https://www.wsulancers.com/sports/wlax/2023-24/releases/CSC_Academic_All-District https://www.wsulancers.com/general/2023-24/releases/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. Thu, 30 May 2024 04:00:00 GMT https://www.wsulancers.com/general/2023-24/releases/MASCAC_Spring_Sportsmanship_Team https://www.wsulancers.com/sports/wlax/2023-24/releases/2024_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. Wed, 22 May 2024 04:00:00 GMT https://www.wsulancers.com/sports/wlax/2023-24/releases/2024_Fall_Prospect_Clinic https://www.wsulancers.com/sports/wlax/2023-24/releases/Kelley_Rookie_of_the_Week 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. Mon, 06 May 2024 04:00:00 GMT https://www.wsulancers.com/sports/wlax/2023-24/releases/Kelley_Rookie_of_the_Week https://www.wsulancers.com/sports/wlax/2023-24/releases/20240502vkb1mm 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.  Thu, 02 May 2024 04:00:00 GMT https://www.wsulancers.com/sports/wlax/2023-24/releases/20240502vkb1mm https://www.wsulancers.com/sports/wlax/2023-24/releases/20240430uubakn 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. Tue, 30 Apr 2024 04:00:00 GMT https://www.wsulancers.com/sports/wlax/2023-24/releases/20240430uubakn https://www.wsulancers.com/sports/wlax/2023-24/releases/Kelley_3x_ROW 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. Mon, 29 Apr 2024 04:00:00 GMT https://www.wsulancers.com/sports/wlax/2023-24/releases/Kelley_3x_ROW https://www.wsulancers.com/sports/wlax/2023-24/releases/20240427ku7uvf 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. Sat, 27 Apr 2024 04:00:00 GMT https://www.wsulancers.com/sports/wlax/2023-24/releases/20240427ku7uvf https://www.wsulancers.com/sports/wlax/2023-24/releases/20240423twi5oq 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. Tue, 23 Apr 2024 04:00:00 GMT https://www.wsulancers.com/sports/wlax/2023-24/releases/20240423twi5oq https://www.wsulancers.com/sports/wlax/2023-24/releases/Fisher_DPOW 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. Mon, 22 Apr 2024 04:00:00 GMT https://www.wsulancers.com/sports/wlax/2023-24/releases/Fisher_DPOW https://www.wsulancers.com/sports/wlax/2023-24/releases/20240420mfbg5z 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 Sat, 20 Apr 2024 04:00:00 GMT https://www.wsulancers.com/sports/wlax/2023-24/releases/20240420mfbg5z https://www.wsulancers.com/sports/wlax/2023-24/releases/20240417vy03sn 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.  Wed, 17 Apr 2024 04:00:00 GMT https://www.wsulancers.com/sports/wlax/2023-24/releases/20240417vy03sn https://www.wsulancers.com/sports/wlax/2023-24/releases/20240412vs942n 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. Fri, 12 Apr 2024 04:00:00 GMT https://www.wsulancers.com/sports/wlax/2023-24/releases/20240412vs942n https://www.wsulancers.com/sports/wlax/2023-24/releases/20240410tzbv6c 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 Wed, 10 Apr 2024 04:00:00 GMT https://www.wsulancers.com/sports/wlax/2023-24/releases/20240410tzbv6c https://www.wsulancers.com/sports/wlax/2023-24/releases/20240404rk66c5 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 Thu, 04 Apr 2024 04:00:00 GMT https://www.wsulancers.com/sports/wlax/2023-24/releases/20240404rk66c5 https://www.wsulancers.com/sports/wlax/2023-24/releases/Two_Named_MASCAC_Honorees Worcester, MA- The Worcester State Softball Lacrosse team would claim two MASCAC weekly honors this week as the Blue and Gold would take home both offensive and defensive player of the week honors. Sophomore Molly Witkowski (Greenville, NY) would claim the offensive honors whiles senior Sarah Melanson (Wakefield, MA) would be selected for the defensive honors. Mon, 01 Apr 2024 04:00:00 GMT https://www.wsulancers.com/sports/wlax/2023-24/releases/Two_Named_MASCAC_Honorees https://www.wsulancers.com/sports/wlax/2023-24/releases/20240330jtg9lj Worcester, MA- The Worcester State Lacrosse team (5-4, 0-0) returns to action on a blustery Saturday afternoon to kick off their conference season with a match up with Bridgewater State (4-6, 1-0) who opened up their conference slate on Tuesday with a win versus Mass. Maritime. Worcester State looks to rebound from a chilly battle on Thursday versus Johnson and Wales to add another win to the column. Sat, 30 Mar 2024 04:00:00 GMT https://www.wsulancers.com/sports/wlax/2023-24/releases/20240330jtg9lj https://www.wsulancers.com/sports/wlax/2023-24/releases/20240328u3hj1k Worcester, MA- In what has become a traditional game for the Worcester State Lacrosse team (5-3, 0-0), the Lancers would take on the Johnson & Wales Wildcats (3-3, 2-0) in a rain ridden game that would look to have Worcester begin their return to New England by extending their win streak to two. Today’s game was also played in support of the Rosen Cancer Awareness Fund created by Gregg '86 and Pam '87 Rosen, aims to provide a robust curriculum that supports peer to peer education regarding early cancer detection.  Raising Awareness in our young people, particularly Worcester State students in the field of public health, can effectively expedite these important educational initiatives to curb the prevalence of late-stage cancer and increase longevity. Thu, 28 Mar 2024 04:00:00 GMT https://www.wsulancers.com/sports/wlax/2023-24/releases/20240328u3hj1k https://www.wsulancers.com/sports/wlax/2023-24/releases/20240321k45yzr Worcester, MA- The Worcester State Lacrosse team (4-3, 0-0) faced their final Spring Break game this afternoon as they matched up with Keene State in a typical New England Spring game in Panama City Beach, Florida. The Lancers were looking to stay above .500 on their return to New England after dropping a hard fought back and forth battle to Hartwick on Tuesday. Thu, 21 Mar 2024 04:00:00 GMT https://www.wsulancers.com/sports/wlax/2023-24/releases/20240321k45yzr https://www.wsulancers.com/sports/wlax/2023-24/releases/20240319ka9m42 Worcester, MA- The Worcester State Lacrosse (4-2, 0-0) returns to action this morning, taking on Hartwick College (2-2, 0-0) in the first of two games in Panama City Beach, Florida. The Lancers were coming off a late game loss on Thursday versus Emmanuel and looked to get back on the winning track and grab win number five on the season. Tue, 19 Mar 2024 04:00:00 GMT https://www.wsulancers.com/sports/wlax/2023-24/releases/20240319ka9m42 https://www.wsulancers.com/sports/wlax/2023-24/releases/ROW_Kelley_2x Worcester, MA- For the second week in a row Worcester State Women’s Lacrosse first year Madigan Kelley (Bourne, MA) has been named the MASCAC Rookie of the Week after the Lancers battled it out with Emmanuel this past Thursday. Mon, 18 Mar 2024 04:00:00 GMT https://www.wsulancers.com/sports/wlax/2023-24/releases/ROW_Kelley_2x https://www.wsulancers.com/sports/wlax/2023-24/releases/20240314vax92t Worcester, MA- The Worcester State Women’s Lacrosse (4-1, 0-0) team wraps up their pre-Spring Break schedule tonight when they head to Emmanuel (1-3, 0-0) for a Thursday night showdown. The Lancers are coming off a three game win streak with a 9-6 win over Southern Maine this past Saturday, and hope to extend it to four after claiming the 14-6 victory over Emmanuel last year at home. Thu, 14 Mar 2024 04:00:00 GMT https://www.wsulancers.com/sports/wlax/2023-24/releases/20240314vax92t https://www.wsulancers.com/sports/wlax/2023-24/releases/LaValle_and_Kelley_Players_of_the_Week Worcester, MA- After a 4-1 start to the season the Worcester State Women’s Lacrosse team has been on a role to start. They have had all-star performances from numerous athletes, but this week saw junior Olivia LaValle (Peabody, MA) and first year Madigan Kelley (Bourne, MA) honored in the conference weekly honors. Mon, 11 Mar 2024 04:00:00 GMT https://www.wsulancers.com/sports/wlax/2023-24/releases/LaValle_and_Kelley_Players_of_the_Week https://www.wsulancers.com/sports/wlax/2023-24/releases/20240309lf79kt Worcester, MA- The Worcester State Lancers (3-1, 0-0 MASCAC) traveled north to face off against the Southern Maine Huskies (1-1, 0-0 LEC). FINAL: LANCERS 9 | SOUTHERN ME. 6 Sat, 09 Mar 2024 05:00:00 GMT https://www.wsulancers.com/sports/wlax/2023-24/releases/20240309lf79kt https://www.wsulancers.com/sports/wlax/2023-24/releases/20240306rk412d Worcester, MA - The Worcester State Women's Lacrosse (2-1,0-0) hosted the Simmons University Sharks (2-2, 0-0) in their fourth game of the new season. After Worcester State displayed an assertive performance and secured their second win of the season against the Wellesley Blues in their home opener, the Lancers look forward to maintaining their momentum against the Sharks. Wed, 06 Mar 2024 05:00:00 GMT https://www.wsulancers.com/sports/wlax/2023-24/releases/20240306rk412d https://www.wsulancers.com/sports/wlax/2023-24/releases/20240302leoya5 Worcester, MA- The Worcester State Women’s Lacrosse (1-1,0-0) hosted the Wellesley College Blues (0-2, 0-0) in their home opener on Saturday afternoon. The game was played in recognition of the HEADStrong foundation and the Game Hair Havoc Game Day. Game Hair Havoc is an online fundraising campaign that empowers athletes to style their Game Hair in an effort to raise awareness and funds for families overcome by cancer. Sat, 02 Mar 2024 05:00:00 GMT https://www.wsulancers.com/sports/wlax/2023-24/releases/20240302leoya5 https://www.wsulancers.com/sports/wlax/2023-24/releases/20240228seq9rp Worcester, MA- the Worcester State Women’s Lacrosse team (1-0,0-0) remained in the road for the second game of their young season as they headed up to Maine to take on the Bates Bobcats (0-1,0-0). Last season the Lancers lost 16-8 on their home turf and looked to avenge themselves this year. Wed, 28 Feb 2024 05:00:00 GMT https://www.wsulancers.com/sports/wlax/2023-24/releases/20240228seq9rp https://www.wsulancers.com/sports/wlax/2023-24/releases/20240224nk8mqg Worcester, MA- The Worcester State Women’s Lacrosse(0-0,0-0) team opened up their season today by traveling to Wheaton College (0-0,0-0) for a noon matchup. The Lancers open up their season with two away and then two at home for the first four games of the season. This non-conference opponent will be a solid test to open up the season for the Lancers.  Sat, 24 Feb 2024 05:00:00 GMT https://www.wsulancers.com/sports/wlax/2023-24/releases/20240224nk8mqg https://www.wsulancers.com/sports/wlax/2023-24/releases/2024_Preseason_Coaches_Poll Worcester, MA- The Worcester State Lacrosse team has been selected fourth in the 2024 preseason coaches’ poll as voted on by the conference coaches. Thu, 15 Feb 2024 05:00:00 GMT https://www.wsulancers.com/sports/wlax/2023-24/releases/2024_Preseason_Coaches_Poll