2024-25 Worcester State University Cross Country News

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MASCAC Names Fall/Winter 2024 MASCAC All-Academic Team
MASCAC Names Fall/Winter 2024 MASCAC All-Academic Team

Westfield, MA — A total of 1,610 student-athletes have been honored by the Massachusetts State Collegiate Athletic Conference with selection to the league’s Fall/Winter 2024 All-Academic team that was released earlier today by Commissioner Angela Baumann.

Eight Named to MASCAC Fall Sportsmanship team
Eight Named to MASCAC Fall Sportsmanship team

WESTFIELD, Mass. – 60 Massachusetts State Collegiate Athletic Conference (MASCAC) student-athletes have been recognized for their outstanding sportsmanship as members of the 2024 Fall Sportsmanship Team.

Berg Leads Lancers at DIII New England Championship
Berg Leads Lancers at DIII New England Championship

Worcester, MA- The Worcester State Women’s Cross Country team took to the course in New Hampshire today to compete in the DIII East Regional hosted by Suffolk University. The Lancers were led by junior Leah Berg (Worcester, MA) who finished in 127th place with a time of 25:46.55. Worcester recorded 779 points for 27th at the Championship.

Lancers Claim Fourth at MASCAC Championship Behind Berg
Lancers Claim Fourth at MASCAC Championship Behind Berg

Worcester, MA- The Worcester State Women’s Cross Country team, after a season of speed and raising the bar, competed in the MASCAC Championship today. Led by junior Leah Berg (Worcester, MA)  the Lancers recorded 94 points on the day to finish 4th at the Championship.

Berg Repeats as Top Performer for Lancers at Western New England Invitational
Berg Repeats as Top Performer for Lancers at Western New England Invitational

Worcester, MA- The Worcester State Women's Cross Country team returned to the course this morning to compete in their final race before the MASCAC Championship in two weeks, with a trip to the Western New England Invitational. The Lancer squad recorded 242 points to tie for 9th place behind the quick tread of Junior Leah Berg (Worcester, MA).

Lancers Finish Strong in Return to Competition at James Earley Invitational
Lancers Finish Strong in Return to Competition at James Earley Invitational

Worcester, MA- The Worcester State Cross Country team returned to action today as they traveled to Westfield to compete in the James Earley Invitational. With a combined team score of 335. The Lancers finished in 12th in the meet, with junior Leah Berg (Worcester, MA) leading the squad.

Berg Leads Lancers UMass-Dartmouth Invitational
Berg Leads Lancers UMass-Dartmouth Invitational

Worcester, MA- The Worcester State Women’s Cross-Country team was back in action this Saturday afternoon as they headed to UMass-Dartmouth to compete in the UMass-Dartmouth Cross Country Invitational Meet. In a field of over 340 and 40 teams, ranging from DI-DIII, the Lancers were set to hit the course.

Berg Takes Charge at Keene State Inviational
Berg Takes Charge at Keene State Inviational

Worcester, MA- The Worcester State Women’s Cross Country team begins their 2024 season today as they take to the course at Keene State for the Keene State Invitational. With a mix of returning junior talent and new addition to the squad the young season hopes to have a promising start. The Lancers would close out the meet against a steep competition with 147 points running at an average of 14:09.77 for the two mile meet.

Worcester State Women's Cross Country Finishes Fifth in MASCAC Preseason Poll
Worcester State Women's Cross Country Finishes Fifth in MASCAC Preseason Poll

Worcester, MA- The Worcester State Women’s Cross-Country team has been picked to finish fifth in the 2024 MASCAC Preseason Coaches’ Poll as selected by the conference coaches. The Lancers return a depth of talent within their junior class and are added in their endeavor for a top spot at the end of the season with the addition of new talent to the team behind second year head coach Scott Vandermolen.