2019 MASCAC Baseball News

Season
792 Student-Athletes Earn Spot on Winter/Spring 2019 MASCAC All-Academic Team
792 Student-Athletes Earn Spot on Winter/Spring 2019 MASCAC All-Academic Team

A total of 792 student-athletes have been honored by the Massachusetts State Collegiate Athletic Conference with selection to the league’s Winter/Spring 2019 All-Academic Team that was released earlier today by Commissioner Angela Baumann.

Worcester State's Wigren Tabbed NEIBA Assistant Coach of the Year
Worcester State's Wigren Tabbed NEIBA Assistant Coach of the Year

Worcester State University baseball's Dave Wigren has been named the New England Intercollegiate Baseball Association Kevin Burr Assistant Coach of the Year.

35 Student-Athletes Honored on the 2019 MASCAC Spring Sportsmanship Teams
35 Student-Athletes Honored on the 2019 MASCAC Spring Sportsmanship Teams

35 Massachusetts State Collegiate Athletic Conference (MASCAC) student-athletes have been honored for their outstanding sportsmanship as members of the 2019 Spring Sportsmanship Teams.

MASCAC Made: Sean Callahan, Framingham State Baseball
MASCAC Made: Sean Callahan, Framingham State Baseball

Family members influence us. From the simple things like clothes we wear to music we listen to and bigger things like our future college or career, we look to those closest to us for guidance. For Sean Callahan of Framingham State, it was his family that helped him make one of the biggest life decisions a simple one.

Fitchburg State's Cordeau, Salem State's Briana and Westfield State's Crowley Named to NEIBA/ABCA All-New England Teams
Fitchburg State's Cordeau, Salem State's Briana and Westfield State's Crowley Named to NEIBA/ABCA All-New England Teams

Fitchburg State's Nicholas Cordeau, Salem State's Traverse Briana and Westfield State's Anthony Crowley were named to the NEIBA/ABCA All-New England Teams as announced by the organization today.

Framingham State's Hodgson, Salem State's Briana and Westfield State's Crowley Earn D3baseball.com All-New England Honors
Framingham State's Hodgson, Salem State's Briana and Westfield State's Crowley Earn D3baseball.com All-New England Honors

After grabbing a spot on the MASCAC All-Conference teams, Framingham State's Kyle Hodgson, Salem State's Traverse Briana and Westfield State's Anthony Crowley earn D3baseball.com All-New England Honors as announced by the organization.

Westfield State Eliminated by Shenandoah, 7-1
Westfield State Eliminated by Shenandoah, 7-1

Shenandoah (Va.) University freshman starting pitcher Carson Kulina threw a complete game, leading the Hornets to a 7-1 win over Westfield State University in an elimination game in the NCAA Division III Baseball Regional at Jim Hynes Field at Kean University on Saturday afternoon.

Kean Tops Westfield State in NCAA Baseball Tournament
Kean Tops Westfield State in NCAA Baseball Tournament

Kean (NJ) University starting pitcher Frank LoGuidice pitched eight strong innings and rapped out three hits, including a double as the Cougars topped Westfield State, 9-1 in the NCAA Division III Baseball Regional at Jim Hynes Field at Kean University on Saturday afternoon.

Westfield State Defeats #19 Ithaca in NCAA Baseball Tournament Action
Westfield State Defeats #19 Ithaca in NCAA Baseball Tournament Action

Westfield State ace John Gegetskas worked seven strong inning and the Owls mustered just enough offense to get past #19 ranked Ithaca College, 4-2 in the opening game of the NCAA Division III Baseball Regional at Jim Hynes Field at Kean University on Friday afternoon.

Westfield State’s Crowley, Framingham State’s Hodgson Earn 2019 Massachusetts State Collegiate Athletic Conference Player and Pitcher of the Year, Headline the Baseball All-Conference Team
Westfield State’s Crowley, Framingham State’s Hodgson Earn 2019 Massachusetts State Collegiate Athletic Conference Player and Pitcher of the Year, Headline the Baseball All-Conference Team

Westfield State’s Anthony Crowley and Framingham State’s Kyle Hodgson have been named the 2019 Massachusetts State Collegiate Athletic Conference Player and Pitcher of the Year and headline the 2019 MASCAC All-Conference team as voted by the eight coaches from around the league.

MASCAC Baseball Weekly Report 5/13
MASCAC Baseball Weekly Report 5/13

The Westfield State trio of Aaron Clancy, John Gegetskas and Alex Honey take home the MASCAC Baseball Player, Pitcher and Rookie of the Week honors after winning the conference tournament title. The awards are brought to you by GEICO.

Westfield State to Face Ithaca in the NCAA Division III Baseball Tournament
Westfield State to Face Ithaca in the NCAA Division III Baseball Tournament

Westfield State University baseball will travel to Kean University in Union, N.J. for the NCAA baseball regionals. The Owls (27-14) drew a first-round matchup with Ithaca (N.Y.) College (31-7).

Westfield State Claims Second Straight MASCAC Baseball Tournament Crown
Westfield State Claims Second Straight MASCAC Baseball Tournament Crown

Brett Dooley dove across home plate, scoring on a wild pitch, and senior lefty Scott Strachan worked a scoreless bottom half of the ninth as Westfield State defeated Fitchburg State, 5-3, in the 2019 Massachusetts State Collegiate Athletic Conference baseball championship game at Archie Field in Springfield on Sunday.

Fitchburg State Wins to Force If Necessary Game in MASCAC Baseball Tournament
Fitchburg State Wins to Force If Necessary Game in MASCAC Baseball Tournament

After defeating Framingham State in the elimination game Saturday morning, Fitchburg State beat Westfield State 13-10 to force the if necessary game of the MASCAC Baseball Tournament.

Westfield State Advances to MASCAC Baseball Championship Game, Fitchburg State Wins to Stay Alive in Tournament
Westfield State Advances to MASCAC Baseball Championship Game, Fitchburg State Wins to Stay Alive in Tournament

On a no hitter from pitcher John Gegetskas, Westfield State advanced to the championship game of the MASCAC Baseball Tournament while Fitchburg State remained alive in the tournament after an elimination game win over Bridgewater State.

Framingham State and Westfield State Victorious in MASCAC Baseball Tournament Quarterfinals
Framingham State and Westfield State Victorious in MASCAC Baseball Tournament Quarterfinals

Framingham State and Westfield State are moving on to the winner's bracket of the MASCAC Baseball Tournament after winning their quarterfinal contests on Wednesday afternoon. The tournament began on Wednesday morning with the first round games which saw third seed Framingham State and fifth seed Bridgewater State moving on to the quarterfinals.