2016 Women's Lacrosse News

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2016 IWLCA Zag Sports Academic Honor Roll Announced
2016 IWLCA Zag Sports Academic Honor Roll Announced

WORCESTER, Mass. - Two Worcester State University women’s lacrosse student-athletes were named to the 2016 Intercollegiate Women’s Lacrosse Coaches Association (IWLCA) Zag Sports Academic Honor Roll.

Chase and Connors Named to ECAC Division III New England All-Star Team
Chase and Connors Named to ECAC Division III New England All-Star Team

DANBURY, Conn. - The Eastern College Athletic Conference (ECAC) has announced its 2016 Division III New England Women's Lacrosse All-ECAC Selections and major award winners.

Five Worcester State Student-Athletes Recognized on 2016 Spring Sportsmanship Teams
Five Worcester State Student-Athletes Recognized on 2016 Spring Sportsmanship Teams

WESTFIELD, Mass. – 34 Massachusetts State Collegiate Athletic Conference (MASCAC) student-athletes have been recognized for their outstanding sportsmanship as members of the 2016 Spring Sportsmanship Teams.

Downs Named Head Women’s Lacrosse Coach as Draper Announces Retirement
Downs Named Head Women’s Lacrosse Coach as Draper Announces Retirement

WORCESTER, Mass. – After 10 years as the head women’s lacrosse coach at Worcester State University, Deb Draper announced her retirement this week and the Athletic Department has promoted associate head coach, Kelly Downs, to the new head position.

Lancers Come Up Short in MASCAC Semifinal Game against Westfield State
Lancers Come Up Short in MASCAC Semifinal Game against Westfield State

WESTFIELD, Mass. -- Westfield State built a big first half lead, but had to hang on down the stretch and run out the final minute on the clock to preserve a 17-16 win over Worcester State in the Massachusetts State Collegiate Athletic Conference women's lacrosse semifinals at Alumni Field on Thursday night.

Four Lancers Named to 2016 MASCAC Women’s Lacrosse All-Conference Teams
Four Lancers Named to 2016 MASCAC Women’s Lacrosse All-Conference Teams

WESTFIELD, Mass. — Four Worcester State University women’s lacrosse players have been named to the 2016 Massachusetts State Collegiate Athletic Conference (MASCAC) All-Conference teams. Seniors Kaila Chase and Jackie Connors were both named to the first-team, while Mackenzie Callini and Angelina Sutherland were both named to the second-team.

Lancers Advance to MASCAC Semifinals after 16-13 Win Over Framingham State
Lancers Advance to MASCAC Semifinals after 16-13 Win Over Framingham State

WORCESTER, Mass. – Worcester State University’s Mackenzie Little (Marlboro, Mass.) and Jackie Connors (Ashland, Mass.) put a combined 10 points on the scoreboard to assist in the Lancers’ 16-13 win over the No. 5 seeded Framingham State in the Massachusetts State Collegiate Athletic Conference (MASCAC) quarterfinals on Tuesday (May 3) at John. F. Coughlin Filed.

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Worcester State Women's Lacrosse to Host Framingham State in MASCAC Quarterfinals on Tuesday (May 3)

The Westfield State Owls land the top spot in the 2016 Massachusetts State Collegiate Athletic Conference Women's Lacrosse Tournament which will begin with the quarterfinal round on Tuesday, May 3.

Worcester State Falls to Bridgewater State in Regular Season Finale
Worcester State Falls to Bridgewater State in Regular Season Finale

BRIDGEWATER, Mass. – Senior midfielder Lauren Geary (Hull, Mass.) set the NCAA Division III Women’s Lacrosse all-time record for draw controls as the Bridgewater State University Bears downed visiting Worcester State University, 19-11, in the regular season finale for both teams on Friday night at Swenson Field.

Worcester State Tops Mass. Maritime 19-3 on Senior Night
Worcester State Tops Mass. Maritime 19-3 on Senior Night

WORCESTER, Mass.— The Worcester State Women’s lacrosse team defeated Mass Maritime in Massachusetts State Collegiate Athletic Conference (MASCAC) play at John F. Coughlin Field Wednesday night (Apr. 27). With the win, the Lancers improve to 8-8 overall and improve to 4-2 in MASCAC, while the Buccaneers slip to 4-10 overall and 1-6 in the conference.

Three Worcester State Student-Athletes Earn MASCAC Weekly Accolades
Three Worcester State Student-Athletes Earn MASCAC Weekly Accolades

WORCESTER, Mass. – Three Worcester State student-athletes were awarded with Massachusetts State Collegiate Athletic Conference (MASCAC) weekly accolades for their performances from April 18-24.

Fitchburg State Surges Past Worcester State, 14-8
Fitchburg State Surges Past Worcester State, 14-8

FITCHBURG, Mass. – The Fitchburg State women’s lacrosse team used an 8-0 run in the second half as the Falcons defeated Worcester State, 14-8 in Massachusetts State Collegiate Athletic Conference (MASCAC) action this afternoon at Elliot Field.

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Connors Breaks Worcester State All-Time Record with Eight Assists in 21-10 Victory Over Rhode Island College

PROVIDENCE, R.I. — After tying Worcester State’s All-time record for assists in a single game on Tuesday versus MCLA, senior midfielder Jackie Connors (Ashland, Mass.) broke the record Thursday (Apr. 21) night as she scored a pair of goals and added in a career-high eight assists for a career-high 10 points in the Lancers’ 21-10 victory over Rhode Island College.

Women’s Lacrosse Hosts 4th Annual Clinic with Worcester City Team
Women’s Lacrosse Hosts 4th Annual Clinic with Worcester City Team

WORCESTER, Mass. – This past week the Worcester State University women’s lacrosse team hosted the Worcester City Team in their 4th Annual Clinic on campus at John F. Coughlin Memorial Field.

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Connors Matches Worcester State All-Time Record in 18-5 Victory over MCLA

WORCESTER, Mass. – An overall well-rounded performance by the Worcester State Lancers led them to an 18-5 victory over the MCLA Trailblazers on Tuesday (Apr. 19) evening in Massachusetts State Collegiate Athletic Conference (MASCAC) play. With the win, the Lancers advance to 6-7 (3-1 MASCAC), while the Trailblazers drop to 3-8 (0-4 MASCAC).

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Lancers Offense Ignites 10-Point Victory over Framingham State

WORCESTER, Mass. – Worcester State University’s offense ignited a 19-9 victory over the Framingham State Rams Saturday afternoon in Massachusetts State Collegiate Athletic Conference (MASCAC) play at John F. Coughlin Memorial Field. With the win, the Lancers advance to 5-7 and 2-1 in conference play, while the Rams dip to 7-5 and 2-1 in the MASCAC.