2017-18 MASCAC Women's Basketball News

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Bobby Verdun Named New Salem State Head Women's Basketball Coach
Bobby Verdun Named New Salem State Head Women's Basketball Coach

Salem State Director of Athletics Tracey Hathaway has announced the hiring of men's basketball assistant coach Bobby Verdun, as the new head coach of the women's basketball program. "Coach Verdun has tremendous leadership and coaching experience. Those who know him describe him as a man of character, integrity, and one who deeply cares about higher education and the student-athletes he serves. He is a terrific fit for our women's basketball program at Salem State University as he will ensure our student athletes succeed on the court and in the classroom. We welcome Bobby to the Viking family."

758 Student-Athletes Earn Spring 2018 MASCAC All-Academic Team Honors
758 Student-Athletes Earn Spring 2018 MASCAC All-Academic Team Honors

A total of 758 student-athletes have been honored by the Massachusetts State Collegiate Athletic Conference with selection to the league’s Spring 2018 All-Academic Team that was released earlier today by Commissioner Angela Baumann.

2018 MASCAC Winter Championship Recap
2018 MASCAC Winter Championship Recap

With the conclusion of the winter championship season, the MASCAC highlights the season with a recap of all the events.

416 Student-Athletes Earn Spot on Winter 2018 MASCAC All-Academic Team
416 Student-Athletes Earn Spot on Winter 2018 MASCAC All-Academic Team

A total of 416 student-athletes have been honored by the Massachusetts State Collegiate Athletic Conference with selection to the league’s Winter 2018 All-Academic Team that was released earlier today by Commissioner Angela Baumann.

29 MASCAC Student-Athletes Honored on the 2018 Winter Sportsmanship Teams
29 MASCAC Student-Athletes Honored on the 2018 Winter Sportsmanship Teams

29 Massachusetts State Collegiate Athletic Conference (MASCAC) student-athletes have been recognized for their outstanding sportsmanship as members of the 2018 Winter Sportsmanship Team.

Bridgewater State's Melton, Framingham State's Mulherin to Play in NEWBA Senior All-Star Classic
Bridgewater State's Melton, Framingham State's Mulherin to Play in NEWBA Senior All-Star Classic

Bridgewater State's Chanelle Melton and Framingham State's Raegan Mulherin has been selected to play in the New England Women's Basketball Association (NEWBA) Senior All-Star Classic to be held on Saturday, March 24th at Smith College. Game time is slated for 1:00 PM.

Framingham State's O’Day Honored with Selection to D3hoops.com All-Region Team and NEWBA All-Region Team
Framingham State's O’Day Honored with Selection to D3hoops.com All-Region Team and NEWBA All-Region Team

Framingham State University sophomore guard Mary Kate O'Day has been named to the D3hoops.com All-Northeast Region Third Team and to the New England Women's Basketball Association (NEWBA) All-Region Second Team as announced by both organizations.

Worcester State Maintains Lead in 2017-18 Howard C. Smith Cup Standings
Worcester State Maintains Lead in 2017-18 Howard C. Smith Cup Standings

Worcester State maintains the most points in the second round of the Howard C. Smith Cup standings. The Smith Cup is awarded annually to the member institution which compiles the most points based on the placement of each of its programs competing in the 15 league championship sports.

Westfield State Women's Basketball Falls to Tufts In Opening Round of NCAA Tournament
Westfield State Women's Basketball Falls to Tufts In Opening Round of NCAA Tournament

Tufts University got 17 points and eight rebounds from sophomore guard Cailin Harrington, and used stifling defense as the #6 ranked Jumbos topped Westfield State, 71-54, in the opening round of the NCAA Tournament at Tufts' Cousens Gymnasium on Friday evening.

Framingham State’s O’Day Named MASCAC Player of the Year,  Headlines 2017-18 Women’s Basketball All-Conference Team
Framingham State’s O’Day Named MASCAC Player of the Year, Headlines 2017-18 Women’s Basketball All-Conference Team

Sophomore Mary Kate O’Day of Framingham State has been named the 2017-18 Massachusetts State Collegiate Athletic Conference Women’s Basketball Player of the Year and heads up the All-Conference team which is voted on by the seven coaches around the conference.

MASCAC Women's Basketball Weekly Report 2/26
MASCAC Women's Basketball Weekly Report 2/26

The Westfield State duo of Kierra McCarthy and Melissa Gray are the MASCAC Women's Basketball Player and Rookie of the Week after leading the Owls to their third straight MASCAC Tournament Title.

Westfield State to Play Tufts in Opening Round of NCAA Division III Women's Basketball Tournament
Westfield State to Play Tufts in Opening Round of NCAA Division III Women's Basketball Tournament

Westfield State will play Tufts University in the opening round of the NCAA Tournament this weekend, the NCAA announced on Monday afternoon.

Westfield State Wins Their Third Straight MASCAC Women's Basketball Tournament Title
Westfield State Wins Their Third Straight MASCAC Women's Basketball Tournament Title

Top-seeded Westfield State University women’s basketball completed the three-peat, defeating Framingham State 90-75 behind 15 points and seven rebounds from Tournament MVP Kierra McCarthy in the 2018 Massachusetts State Collegiate Athletic Conference women’s basketball championship game at the Woodward Center on Saturday afternoon.

Westfield State and Framingham State Advance to the 2018 MASCAC Women's Basketball Tournament Title Game
Westfield State and Framingham State Advance to the 2018 MASCAC Women's Basketball Tournament Title Game

Top seed Westfield State and second seed Framingham State have advanced to the title game of the MASCAC Women's Basketball Tournament after winning their semifinal contests on Thursday evening.

Bridgewater State and Worcester Move On to the MASCAC Women's Basketball Semifinals
Bridgewater State and Worcester Move On to the MASCAC Women's Basketball Semifinals

Third seed Bridgewater State and fourth seed Worcester State move on to the MASCAC Women's Basketball semifinal round on Thursday after winning their quarterfinal contests Tuesday night.

MASCAC Women's Basketball Weekly Report 2/19
MASCAC Women's Basketball Weekly Report 2/19

Kia Fernandes of Salem State and Mikaela Mitchell of Fitchburg State grab the MASCAC Women's Basketball Player and Rookie of the Week accolades.