2025-26 Worcester State University Field Hockey News

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Worcester State Leads MASCAC Fall/Winter All Academic Team Selections
Worcester State Leads MASCAC Fall/Winter All Academic Team Selections

Westfield, MA — A total of 1,463 student-athletes have been honored by the Massachusetts State Collegiate Athletic Conference with selection to the league’s Fall/Winter 2025 All-Academic team that was released earlier today by Commissioner Angela Baumann. 

Eight Named to MASCAC 2025 Fall Sportsmanship Teams
Eight Named to MASCAC 2025 Fall Sportsmanship Teams

WESTFIELD, Mass. – 64 Massachusetts State Collegiate Athletic Conference (MASCAC) student-athletes have been recognized for their outstanding sportsmanship as members of the 2024 Fall Sportsmanship Team.

Four Named to MASCAC Field Hockey All-Conference Team
Four Named to MASCAC Field Hockey All-Conference Team

Westfield, Mass. — Samantha Souza of Bridgewater State and Emma Gniadek of Westfield State have earned the 2025 Massachusetts State Collegiate Athletic Conference Field Hockey Offensive and Defensive Player of the Year honors and headline the 2025 MASCAC First Team All-Conference squad which is voted on by the coaches from around the conference prior to the conference tournament.

Curran Nets Two in MASCAC Championship Matchup
Curran Nets Two in MASCAC Championship Matchup

Worcester, MA- In a hard fought end of the season, the Worcester State Field Hockey defeated Salem State at home and took down the #2 seed Bridgewater State Bears in Double Over Time to advance to their second MASCAC Championship title game. This year’s meeting found the Lancers matching up with annual post-season foe Westfield State in the conference championship with the winner advancing to the NCAA tournament.

Lancers Stun Bears in Double OT Victory to Advance to MASCAC Championship
Lancers Stun Bears in Double OT Victory to Advance to MASCAC Championship

Worcester, MA- After two close games in the regular season, the #4 seeded Worcester State Lancers headed back out to #2 Bridgewater State in the MASCAC semifinals. In their previous meetings Worcester has fallen 3-2 and 5-4 (in OT) and aimed to change course in the post season to advance to their second MASCAC Championship game.

Worcester State Advances Past Salem State for Third Straight Year in MASCAC Playoffs
Worcester State Advances Past Salem State for Third Straight Year in MASCAC Playoffs

Worcester, MA- In a repeat of the previous three MASCAC first round games for the Worcester State Lancers (7-11, 7-5), the Blue and Gold hosted the Salem State Vikings in the MASCAC Quarterfinals. The previous two MASCAC playoffs have seen Worcester and Salem State meet, with the Lancers having the 2-0 post season advantage. Two years ago the Vikings fell to Worcester 4-1 in the MASCAC semifinals, and last season, Worcester would take the 5-2 quarterfinal meeting.

Lancers Fall in OT Comeback to Bears on Senior Day
Lancers Fall in OT Comeback to Bears on Senior Day

Worcester, MA- Worcester State Field Hockey wrapped up their regular season in a senior night meeting with Bridgewater State. Worcester needed a win and Fitchburg loss tonight to claim the third seed in the MASCAC postseason tournament with a loss finding themselves as the fourth seed. Tonight’s game was also played in honor of the 2025 senior class of Charlotte MacGregor (Bellingham, MA), Allison Keen (Marlborough, MA), Maggie Nailor (Dartmouth, MA) and Kae Coleman (Attleboro, MA).

Five Lancers Score in Team Win over AMCATs
Five Lancers Score in Team Win over AMCATs

Worcester, MA- The Worcester State Field Hockey (6-10, 6-4) wrap up their final regular season road game tonight as they journey to Anna Maria in a conference rematch. The Lancers previously beat the AMCATs at home 5-0 earlier in the season and are aiming to double up on their win tonight.

MacGregor Named MASCAC Offensive Player of the Week
MacGregor Named MASCAC Offensive Player of the Week

Worcester, MA- After a 2-0 week for the Lancers, senior Charlotte MacGregor (Bellingham, MA) was tabbed this weeks MASCAC Offensive Player of the Week.

Lancers Hold on For Win Over Vikings in Morgan's Message Game
Lancers Hold on For Win Over Vikings in Morgan's Message Game

Worcester, MA- In a crucial post season seeding battle, the Worcester State Field Hockey team (5-10, 5-4) take on Salem State this evening. Worcester State is looking to close out their season with a string of wins to carry into the post season tournament.

Lancers Outlast Rams for Clutch Overtime Victory
Lancers Outlast Rams for Clutch Overtime Victory

Worcester, MA- After a thrilling late quarter victory in the grudge match versus Fitchburg State this past weekend, the Worcester State Field Hockey team (4-10, 4-4) journey down route 9 to face off with the Rams. In their previous meeting this season, the two teams went into full shoot out mode before Worcester was able to hold them off for the 7-5 victory.

Lancers Claim Revenge Match, Take Down Falcons 1-0
Lancers Claim Revenge Match, Take Down Falcons 1-0

Worcester, MA- Looking to claim back at win after a tough overtime loss earlier this week, the Worcester State Field Hockey team (3-10, 3-4) aim to avenge their final seconds loss to Fitchburg State earlier in the year. In their previous meeting, the Lancers and Falcons toughed it out to the final minutes before the Falcons eked out the 1-0 victory, something Worcester is looking to avenge in their early afternoon meeting.

Lancers Fall in Overtime Battle with Owls
Lancers Fall in Overtime Battle with Owls

Worcester, MA- After closing out the first round of conference match ups last week, the Worcester State Field Hockey team (3-9, 3-3) is set to move into their second turn meetings with their conference opponents to close out the regular season schedule. The Lancers began tonight with a meeting with conference leader Westfield State (11-3, 7-0) who they fell to 2-1 in their first meeting back on September 20th.

Lancers Unable to Complete Comeback, Fall to Bears
Lancers Unable to Complete Comeback, Fall to Bears

Worcester, MA- After claiming two crucial wins in conference last week, the Blue and Gold Field Hockey team (3-8, 3-2) head to Bridgewater State in their bid to keep their conference success in what will be a crucial meeting for post season seeding for the playoffs.

MacDonald Named MASCAC Defensive Player of the Week
MacDonald Named MASCAC Defensive Player of the Week

Worcester, MA- After a 2-1 week that saw the Lancers jump above .500 in conference play the Lancers were awarded their first MASCAC Defensive Player of the Week award in Field Hockey. After claiming her first collegiate career shut out sophomore Lizzy MacDonald (Medford, MA) was selected for the honor.

Lancers Shut Down AMCATS in Homecoming Opener
Lancers Shut Down AMCATS in Homecoming Opener

Worcester, MA- With two straight conference wins under their belt the Worcester State Field Hockey team (2-8, 2-2) is looking to get above .500 today as they take on Anna Maria College in the first of the Homecoming Triple Header matches today. Worcester State is in full energy mode leading into the game with a combination of Family Weekend and the 2025 Homecoming surrounding the field.