Worcester State Men and Women Picked to Win 2018 MASCAC Indoor Track & Field Titles
WORCESTER, Mass. – Both Worcester State University’s men’s and women’s indoor track & field teams have been picked to win their respective 2018 Massachusetts State Collegiate Athletic Conference (MASCAC) Indoor Track & Field titles as voted on by the coaches from around the league.
WORCESTER, Mass. – Both Worcester State University's men's and women's indoor track & field teams have been picked to win their respective 2018 Massachusetts State Collegiate Athletic Conference (MASCAC) Indoor Track & Field titles as voted on by the coaches from around the league.
Sitting in a tie for the first place spot are Bridgewater State and Worcester State who both received two first place votes. The Lancers took home their first Indoor Track and Field Championship last season along with six individual league crowns and a relay. Marc George claimed MASCAC honors in the 600 meter run and as a member of the 4x400 meter relay. Sam Weeks and Marcus Vieira were named champions in the shot put and weight throw, respectively. Jalil Gibson was named the MASCAC 55 meter dash champion and Jared Barros was tabbed the 200 meter dash champion.
Tying for third are Fitchburg State and Westfield State on the men's side.
On the women's side, Worcester State looks for their first indoor title since the 2010-11 season. The Lancers were picked to finish first with two of the first place votes. At the 2017 Indoor Championship, they finished third with 62 team points. Elizabeth McCormack finished second in the MASCAC in the weight throw. Worcester State's 4x400 meter relay of Tete Thomas, Elizabeth Charity, Lauren Waters, and Rachel Stier claimed second place in the MASCAC last season.
The 2017 MASCAC Indoor Runner-Up Bridgewater State is next in second with the final first place vote. Earning the final first place vote in third is Westfield State. Closing out the poll is Fitchburg State in fourth.
Bridgewater State, Fitchburg State and Worcester State begin their season this weekend at the UMass Boston Invitational this weekend while Westfield State competes at the Springfield College Invitational.
2018 MASCAC Men's Indoor Track & Field
Pre-Season Coaches Poll
(First Place Votes In Parentheses)
1. Bridgewater State (2) 8 points
Worcester State (2) 8 points
3. Fitchburg State 4 points
Westfield State 4 points
2018 MASCAC Women's Indoor Track & Field
Pre-Season Coaches Poll
(First Place Votes In Parentheses)
1. Worcester State (2) 8 points
2. Bridgewater State (1) 7 points
3. Westfield State (1) 6 points
4. Fitchburg State 3 points