Lancers Face Westfield on Senior Day

Worcester, MA- In their final match of the regular season the Worcester State Volleyball (9-19, 4-3) welcomed Westfield State to Brissette Court. Today's game was also played in honor of the 2025 Volleyball Senior Class of Sara Carter (North Attleboro, MA), Katie Cueva (Tewksbury, MA), Kate Stedronsky (Sea Girt, NJ), Jillian Gross (Millville, MA), Cassie Millea (Orange, CT), Cassidy D'Esposito (Medford, NY) and Paige Thomason (Hudson, MA).

Final

Worcester State: 0

Westfield State: 3

How it Happened:

The Worcester State volleyball team wrapped up its 2025 campaign on home court at John P. Brissette '88 Court, battling hard against a strong Westfield State squad in a 3–0 decision (22–25, 23–25, 18–25).

The opening set saw Worcester State dig deep after Westfield jumped out to a fast 6–0 start. Sparked by strong serving from sophomore Alexia Mitchell (Pawling, NY)  and steady defense from libero Katherine Crateau (North Andover, MA), the Lancers clawed their way back into the set. Stedronsky provided a lift at the net with five kills and a .400 hitting percentage, helping Worcester close the gap late before narrowly falling 25–22.

Set two proved to be the tightest of the afternoon, featuring 17 ties and nine lead changes. D'Esposito led the attack with seven kills overall, while Thomason and Carter each added key swings to keep momentum on Worcester's side. Sophomore Kaitlyn Anthony (Gastonia, NC) notched an ace and four kills, and setter junior Michelle Iannacito (Bronx, NY) tallied 12 assists as the Lancers took their first lead midway through the set. Despite the fierce rally, Westfield edged out another close frame, 25–23.

In the third, Worcester once again came out swinging, jumping ahead 8–5 behind a balanced attack that included kills from D'Esposito, Carter, and Millea. The Owls' offense eventually found its rhythm to pull away late, but the Lancers' energy and resilience never wavered in front of their home crowd.

Worcester finished the match with 26 kills, 55 digs, and seven service aces, showcasing grit and teamwork across the board. Crateau's defensive consistency anchored the back row, while D'Esposito and Stedronsky led the offensive effort.

What's Next:

Worcester (9-20, 4-4) will enter the MASCAC Tournament as the #5 seed, facing off with an opponent yet to be determined by the MASCAC.