2014-15 Women's Basketball Archived Headlines

Season
Frankian Wraps Up Career In NEWBA Senior All-Star Classic
Frankian Wraps Up Career In NEWBA Senior All-Star Classic

Northampton, MA --- Senior Julie Frankian recently ended her Worcester State women’s basketball career by playing in the New England Women’s Basketball Association Senior All-Star Classic at Smith College this past weekend.

Jones Receives Nod To MASCAC Winter Sportsmanship Team
Jones Receives Nod To MASCAC Winter Sportsmanship Team

Westfield, MA --- Senior Kiesha Jones was one of five Worcester State student-athletes honored on the MASCAC Winter Sportsmanship team as announced by league publicist Emily Diekelmann.

Women's Basketball Ousted From MASCAC Semifinals In Loss To Bridgewater State
Women's Basketball Ousted From MASCAC Semifinals In Loss To Bridgewater State

Bridgewater, MA --- Second-seeded Bridgewater State dispatched #3 Worcester State on Thursday evening, 59-45, to eliminate the Lancers from the MASCAC Tournament. Senior Julie Frankian poured in a team-best 12 points while junior Bianca Langford gobbled up a season-high 22 boards for WSU.

Frankian, Langford Named All-MASCAC, Perez Honored Rookie Of The Year
Frankian, Langford Named All-MASCAC, Perez Honored Rookie Of The Year

Westfield, MA --- Senior Julie Frankian, junior Bianca Langford and freshman Nani Perez were all tabbed with All-MASCAC honors in a vote by the leagues seven head coaches earlier this week as announced by league publicist Emily Diekelmann.

Frankian Earns D3hoops.com Team of the Week, NEWBA, WACBA Laurels
Frankian Earns D3hoops.com Team of the Week, NEWBA, WACBA Laurels

Minneapolis, MN --- Senior Julie Frankian has been recognized on the D3hoops.com Team of the Week and with New England Women's Basketball Association (NEWBA) Player of the Week accolades for her efforts in a 2-0 week for Worcester State. She also recieved a nod as the Co-WACBA of the Week.

Preview: "Women's Basketball Starts Off MASCAC Tourney Run With Salem State"
Preview: "Women's Basketball Starts Off MASCAC Tourney Run With Salem State"

Click inside for a preview of Tuesday's MASCAC women's quarterfinal match-up between third-seeded Worcester State and sixth-seeded Salem State. The contest is slated for a 7 PM start at Clark University

Perez Selected MASCAC Women's Basketball Rookie of the Week
Perez Selected MASCAC Women's Basketball Rookie of the Week

Westfield, MA --- Freshman Nani Perez has been named MASCAC Women’s Basketball Rookie of the Week for her outstanding contributions in a 2-0 week for Worcester State. She helped the Lancers seal the deal on the third seed in this week's conference tournament.

Women's Basketball Bests Salem State, Moves To MASCAC Semifinals
Women's Basketball Bests Salem State, Moves To MASCAC Semifinals

Worcester, MA --- Junior Bianca Langford highlighted four in double-figures coring to help lift third-seeded Worcester State to a 78-63 victory over #6 Salem State in MASCAC women’s basketball quarterfinal. Senior Kelli McPerhson nailed five three pointers for 15 points in 17 minutes of action to also pace WSU.

Women's Basketball Bests Framingham State On "Senior Day", 74-50
Women's Basketball Bests Framingham State On "Senior Day", 74-50

Worcester, MA --- Worcester State defeated Framingham State, 74-50, in MASCAC women's basketball action this afternoon to clinch the third-seed in next week's conference tournament. Senior Shannen El-Qasem did a little bit of everything with 12 points, nine boards, four helpers and three blocks for WSU.

Women's Basketball Posts 61-48 Road Victory Over Fitchburg State
Women's Basketball Posts 61-48 Road Victory Over Fitchburg State

Fitchburg, MA --- Senior Julie Frankian poured in a season-best 26 points on 7-of-12 shooting with 10 made free throws to help propel Worcester State to a 61-48 triumph over Fitchburg State in MASCAC women’s basketball action this evening at the FSU Recreation Center.

Women's Basketball Falls To Westfield State On The Road, 57-44
Women's Basketball Falls To Westfield State On The Road, 57-44

Westfield, MA --- Westfield State used a strong second half run to defeat Worcester State, 57-44, this afternoon in MASCAC women's basketball action at the Woodard Center. Senior Julie Frankian drained 15 points with five boards in the loss for the Blue and Gold.

Perez Tabbed Co-WACBA Women's Basketball Rookie of the Week
Perez Tabbed Co-WACBA Women's Basketball Rookie of the Week

Worcester, MA --- Freshman Nani Perez has been named Co-Worcester Area College Basketball Association (WACBA) Rookie of the Week for her outstanding all-around performance in a 1-1 week for Worcester State.

Women's Basketball Comes From Behind To Defeat Rival Bridgewater State, 50-44
Women's Basketball Comes From Behind To Defeat Rival Bridgewater State, 50-44

Worcester, MA --- Behind a pair of 12 point efforts by senior Shannen El-Qasem and junior Bianca Langford, Worcester State bested Bridgewater State, 50-44, in MASCAC women's basketball action this evening at the Laska Gymnasium.

Late Comeback Bid By Women's Basketball Falls Short Against Salem State
Late Comeback Bid By Women's Basketball Falls Short Against Salem State

Salem, MA --- Salem State held off a late comeback bid by Worcester State to defeat the Lancers, 54-51, in MASCAC women's basketball action this evening. Junior Bianca Langford notched her 13th double-double of the season with 10 points, 12 rebounds and four blocks in the setback.

Frankian, El-Qasem Pace Women's Basketball In 50-41 Victory Over MCLA
Frankian, El-Qasem Pace Women's Basketball In 50-41 Victory Over MCLA

Dudley, MA --- Senior Shannen El-Qasem and classmate Julie Frankian both reached double-figure scoring for the Worcester State in a balanced effort to help pace Worcester State to a 50-41 triumph over MCLA in MASCAC women’s basketball action at the Nichols Athletics Center.

Perez Earns MASCAC, WACBA Women's Basketball Rookie of the Week Honors
Perez Earns MASCAC, WACBA Women's Basketball Rookie of the Week Honors

Westfield, MA --- Freshman Nani Perez has been selected MASCAC and WACBA Rookie of the Week for her outstanding efforts in a victory over Framingham State last week. Perez is second in the conference averaging 4.2 assists per game.