2021 Worcester State University Women's Volleyball News

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55 MASCAC Student-Athletes Named to the 2021 Fall Sportsmanship Teams
55 MASCAC Student-Athletes Named to the 2021 Fall Sportsmanship Teams

WESTFIELD, Mass. – 55 Massachusetts State Collegiate Athletic Conference (MASCAC) student-athletes have been recognized for their outstanding sportsmanship as members of the 2021 Fall Sportsmanship Team.

Gillis, Chase Headline 2021 MASCAC Volleyball All-Conference Awards
Gillis, Chase Headline 2021 MASCAC Volleyball All-Conference Awards

WESTFIELD, Mass. – Senior Natalie Gillis (Ashland, Mass.) was named the 2021 Massachusetts State Collegiate Athletic Conference (MASCAC) Offensive Player of the Year, while Head Coach Bernie Chase was voted Champions Choice Volleyball Coach of the Year.

Lancers Upset By Rams in MASCAC Volleyball Final
Lancers Upset By Rams in MASCAC Volleyball Final

WORCESTER, Mass. – Top-seeded Worcester State University saw their quest for a fourth Massachusetts State Collegiate Athletic Conference (MASCAC) championship cut short on Saturday evening as the #3 seed Framingham State won the title with a 3-2 (25-16, 21-25, 22-25, 25-21, 15-7) victory at John P. Brissette Competition Court.

Lancers to Host MASCAC Championship Game after Comeback Over MCLA
Lancers to Host MASCAC Championship Game after Comeback Over MCLA

WORCESTER, Mass. – The Worcester State University women’s volleyball team will host the Massachusetts State Collegiate Athletic Conference (MASCAC) championship game on Saturday after defeating MCLA 3-1 in the semifinals on Thursday evening at John P. Brissette ’88 Court.

Gillis Named Player of the Week for Top-Seeded Lancers
Gillis Named Player of the Week for Top-Seeded Lancers

WESTFIELD, Mass. -- A few days after helping Worcester State women's volleyball complete a perfect regular season in Massachusetts State Collegiate Athletic Conference (MASCAC) play, senior outside hitter Natalie Gillis (Ashland, Mass.) has been named MASCAC Player of the Week.

Volleyball Completes Third Perfect MASCAC Regular Season Since 2017
Volleyball Completes Third Perfect MASCAC Regular Season Since 2017

FRAMINGHAM, Mass. – For the third time in the last four seasons, the Worcester State University women’s volleyball team have completed their Massachusetts State Collegiate Athletic Conference (MASCAC) regular season with a perfect 7-0 record. The Lancers accomplished the feat after defeated Framingham State 3-0 on Saturday afternoon. 

Lancers Bested by Anchorwomen
Lancers Bested by Anchorwomen

Providence, R.I.—Junior outside hitter Amelia Murphy (North Attleboro, Mass.) and freshman outside hitter Rhiannon Hodovanec (Feeding Hills, Mass.) each recorded double-doubles as the Rhode Island College women's volleyball team bested Worcester State, 3-0, at The Murray Center on Thursday evening.

Five Seniors Honored Prior to Non-Conference Match with Regis
Five Seniors Honored Prior to Non-Conference Match with Regis

WORCESTER, Mass. – The Worcester State University women’s volleyball team honored five graduating seniors on Tuesday night before a non-conference match against Regis College.

Lancers Fall to Cross-Town Rival Engineers, 3-1
Lancers Fall to Cross-Town Rival Engineers, 3-1

WORCESTER – In a cross-town non-conference tilt on Saturday afternoon, the WPI women’s volleyball team defeated Worcester State 3-1 at Harrington Auditorium.

Lancers Dispatch Vikings in Straight Sets to Solidify MASCAC Standing
Lancers Dispatch Vikings in Straight Sets to Solidify MASCAC Standing

WORCESTER, Mass. – With a 3-0 victory over Salem State on Wednesday evening at home, the Worcester State University women’s volleyball team improved to 6-0 in Massachusetts State College Athletic Conference (MASCAC) play, taking another step towards a home game in the MASCAC tournament.

Gillis and Colonis Sweep MASCAC Volleyball Awards for Lancers
Gillis and Colonis Sweep MASCAC Volleyball Awards for Lancers

WESTFIELD, Mass. – Worcester State University women’s volleyball earned their first Massachusetts State College Athletic Conference (MASCAC) Player of the Week honors of the season on Monday afternoon, and it was a sweep of both awards after a perfect week for the Lancers.

Lancers Win Third Straight with Sweep of Bucs
Lancers Win Third Straight with Sweep of Bucs

BUZZARDS BAY, Mass – Worcester State women’s volleyball has now won three in a row, including a pair of conference matches, as the Lancers earned a 3-0 (25-13, 25-13, 25-14) win over Mass. Maritime in Massachusetts State College Athletic Conference (MASCAC) action on Saturday afternoon. 

Career Nights Abound in Lancers’ Win Over Amcats
Career Nights Abound in Lancers’ Win Over Amcats

PAXTON, Mass. – Senior outside hitter Natalie Gillis (Ashland, Mass.) set a new career high with 25 kills as the Worcester State University women’s volleyball team defeated Anna Maria 3-1 in non-conference action on Thursday evening.

Lancers Top MCLA to Move to 4-0 in MASCAC Play
Lancers Top MCLA to Move to 4-0 in MASCAC Play

WORCESTER, Mass. -- The Worcester State University women’s volleyball team defeated MCLA 3-1 in Tuesday night’s Massachusetts State College Athletic Conference (MASCAC) match-up at John P. Brissette Court.