Abby Matta
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- Height:
- 5'1"
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- Hometown:
- West Bridgewater, MA
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- Year:
- Fy.
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- High School:
- West Bridgewater Middle/Senior
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- Events:
- Middle Distance
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- Major:
- Nursing
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- Minor:
- Human Development
Bio
College Bests (Through May 29, 2026):
400m: 75.52 - 2026 Wheaton Post-Season Qualifier (February 21, 2026)
800m: 2:53.13 - Jerry Gravel Invitational (April 11, 2026)
1000: 3:50.57 - 2026 MASCAC Indoor Track & Field Championship (February 15, 2026)
Mile: 6:56.92 - Suffolk Ice Break (January 18, 2026)
Personal:
Abby was born in Massachusetts...is majoring in nursing with a concetration in pediatric nursing with a minor in human development at Worcester State...the daughter of Kerry and JP Matta... has one sibling, Maeve...choose worcester state because of the nursing program, as well as great field hockey team
Before Worcester State:
Abby is a 2025 graduate of West Bridgewater Middle/Senior High School in West Bridgewater, MA...played five years of varsity field hockey, two years on track and field and one year of tennis for the Wildcats...named MAC All Star as a first year and sophomore...named soutcoast All Star as a junior and senior...awarded Joanne Paquette Academic All Star as a junior...patriot league honorable mention for All Scholastic Recipients as a junior
News mentions
Worcester, MA. — The Worcester State University Women's Track & Field team delivered a strong and spirited performance at the Jerry Gravel Invitational, hosted by Westfield State University, collecting a series of top-five finishes across nearly every discipline. From the sprints to the field events, the Lancers showcased remarkable depth and competitive fire, with standout performances from first year and upperclassmen alike.
Worcester, MA- The Worcester State University women's outdoor track and field team turned in a strong performance across the board at the Corsair Classic hosted by UMass-Dartmouth this weekend, collecting event wins, podium finishes, and encouraging marks throughout a large and competitive field.
Worcester, MA- The Worcester State University women’s indoor track & field team delivered a strong showing at the MASCAC Indoor Track and Field Championship, hosted by Westfield State University at Wheaton College, earning a strong third-place finish with 118 points. Fueled by personal records, season bests, and podium finishes across the board, the Lancers showcased their depth and competitive fire on the conference stage.
Worcester, MA- A distance group of four made the trip to the Reggie Lewis Center this afternoon to compete in the Tiger Open for the Worcester State Women's Indoor Track team on Friday afternoon.