2023-24 Worcester State University Baseball 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.

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.

Smith Named to MASCAC All-Conference First Team
Smith Named to MASCAC All-Conference First Team

Worcester, MA- The Worcester State Baseball team’s senior Ben Smith (Bourne, MA) was selected to this years MASCAC First Team as a starting pitcher. The Worcester State Baseball team (11-28, 9-12) finished their season falling in the MASCAC Quarterfinals after defeating #3 seed Framingham State in the opening round of action.

Comeback Bids Falls Short as Lancers Fall to Owls
Comeback Bids Falls Short as Lancers Fall to Owls

Worcester, MA- After a thrilling day of Baseball yesterday that saw Worcester State (11-27, 9-12) defeat Framingham State 2-1 to advance to the double elimination quarterfinals before falling in a back and forth battle to Bridgewater State, 16-7. The Lancers would return to action, this time at Salem State, to take on the Westfield State Owls (26-15, 13-8) in a loser go home battle.

Lancers Topple Rams, Advance to MASCAC Quarterfinals
Lancers Topple Rams, Advance to MASCAC Quarterfinals

Worcester, MA- The Worcester State Baseball team (10-26, 9-12) open up their post season play this afternoon in a moved up game versus Framingham State (16-18, 14-7) in the 6-seed versus 3-seed single elimination battle, with the winner advancing to the MASCAC Quarterfinals versus Bridgewater State (23-14, 14-1) later in the afternoon. Worcester State aims to avenge the first round loss to Mass. Maritime, coincidently played at Framingham State last year, in this year's postseason battle. 

Lancers Falls to Bears in Opening Round of MASCAC Quarterfinals
Lancers Falls to Bears in Opening Round of MASCAC Quarterfinals

Worcester, MA- The Worcester State Baseball team (11-26, 9-12) would leave little time for the dust to settle from the MASCAC First Round game versus Framingham to switch gears and focus on grabbing an early lead in the double elimination bracket with their MASCAC Quarterfinal matchup against the second seeded Bridgewater State Bears (23-14, 14-1). The winner of the game will advance to the winners bracket at MASCAC semifinals tomorrow at Salem State at 3pm, while the loser would head into the second elimination of the MASCAC Quarterfinal at 11am. The last time these two faced off Bridgewater claimed the series 2-1, but Worcester was looking for just the one today. 

Smith Named Pitcher of the Week for Second Time this Season
Smith Named Pitcher of the Week for Second Time this Season

Worcester, MA- For the second time this season, Worcester State Baseball’s Senior Ben Smith (Bourne, MA) has been tabbed at the MASCAC Pitcher of the Week.

Smith Flirts With Perfect Game As Lancers Split with Bucs
Smith Flirts With Perfect Game As Lancers Split with Bucs

Worcester, MA- The Worcester State Lancers (9-25, 8-11 MASCAC) traveled to Buzzards Bay Saturday afternoon for the final regular season games against the Mass. Maritime Buccaneers (16-19, 9-10). The Lancers took game one yesterday in Worcester by a score of 12-5 on Senior Day. FINAL GAME 1: LANCERS- 1 MASS. MARITIME- 0 GAME 2: LANCERS- 0 MASS. MARITIME- 11

Lancers Shine on Senior Day with Victory over Buccaneers
Lancers Shine on Senior Day with Victory over Buccaneers

Worcester, MA- In the final regular season series of the year, the Worcester State Baseball team (8-25, 7-11) are hosting Mass Maritime (16-18, 9-9) in the opening game of the three game series with post-season implications on the line. The last time these two teams met, was in the initial round of last year's MASCAC Playoffs where the Buccaneers came away with the win and an ending the Lancers are looking to flip today. This afternoon's game will also serve as the team’s senior day where they will be honoring their seven seniors, Colin Fitzgerald (Auburn, MA), Tom Halliwell (Leominster, MA), Joseph Morgan (Shrewsbury, MA), Nick Bousquet (Athol, MA), Danny DiMassimo (Pittsfield, MA), Steve Grenham (Norwood, MA), and Frankie Hernandez (Framingham, MA). 

Lancers Fall in Final Non-Conference Bout of the Season
Lancers Fall in Final Non-Conference Bout of the Season

Worcester, MA- In the final non-conference battle of the regular season the Worcester State Baseball team (8-24, 7-11) journey north to take on Keene State (17-20, 6-8) in a single nine-inning battle in their mid week contest.

Lancers Drop Two On The Road Against Salem St.
Lancers Drop Two On The Road Against Salem St.

Worcester, MA- The Worcester State Lancers (8-22, 7-9 MASCAC) traveled to the North Shore where they took the field against the Salem State Vikings (16-13, 9-7 MASCAC) for today's doubleheader. The team looked to bounce back after allowing a comeback victory in the top of the ninth yesterday. GAME ONE FINAL: SALEM ST.- 2 LANCERS - 1 GAME TWO FINAL: SALEM ST. - 6 LANCERS - 1

Lancers Drop Outfield Battle to Vikings
Lancers Drop Outfield Battle to Vikings

Worcester, MA- The Worcester State Baseball team (8-21, 7-8) returned to conference action on Friday as they hosted the Salem State Vikings (15-13, 8-7) in their second to last conference series of the regular season. The Lancers are looking to get back into winning form after dropping a tough battle with Salve Regina on Saturday.  

Lancers Downed by Nationally Ranked Foe Seahawks
Lancers Downed by Nationally Ranked Foe Seahawks

Worcester, MA- After a thrilling sweep yesterday over conference foes Fitchburg State, the Lancer Baseball team (8-20, 7-8) returned to action this afternoon to take on nationally ranked Salve Regina in a mid week, out-of-conference, battle. While attempting to rest themselves up for the remainder of the conference regular season, Worcester State looked to test themselves against some tough competition.

Hernandez Slams Falcons in Sweep for Series Victory
Hernandez Slams Falcons in Sweep for Series Victory

Worcester, MA- The Worcester State Baseball team (6-20, 5-8) jumps right back into action this afternoon as they complete their series versus the Fitchburg State Falcons (10-20, 5-8). The Falcons grabbed the opening win on Patriot’s Day but the Lancers looked to take the series in their double game battle on a sunny afternoon at Kevin D. Lyons Diamond.

Smith Named MASCAC Pitcher of the Week
Smith Named MASCAC Pitcher of the Week

Worcester, MA- The Worcester State Baseball team claimed their second MASCAC weekly honor this week as senior Ben Smith (Bourne, MA) was selected as the conference’s pitcher of the week.

Lancers Claim Extra Innings Victory in Split with Bears
Lancers Claim Extra Innings Victory in Split with Bears

Worcester, MA- The Worcester State Baseball team (5-19, 4-7) returned to action after a shift of a day down at Bridgewater State, in a bid to claim the series after dropping game one of the three game set on Friday afternoon.