2016 Volleyball News

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Geary Promoted To Position Of Head Volleyball Coach At Massachusetts Maritime
Geary Promoted To Position Of Head Volleyball Coach At Massachusetts Maritime

Jenna-Lynn Geary, who has served for the past two seasons as an assistant volleyball coach at Massachusetts Maritime, has been promoted to the position of Head Volleyball Coach at the Academy. Geary’s appointment, which is effective immediately, was announced by Buccaneer Director of Athletics Garin Veris.

Framingham State's Alycia Rackliffe Earns 2017 MASCAC Female Scholar-Athlete of the Year
Framingham State's Alycia Rackliffe Earns 2017 MASCAC Female Scholar-Athlete of the Year

After having four successful years as a volleyball and basketball student-athlete, Framingham State's Alycia Rackliffe has earned the 2017 Massachusetts State Collegiate Athletic Conference Female Scholar-Athlete of the Year honor which is determined by the eight Athletic Directors from around the league.

Brockton Enterprise: "College Classmates Enjoy Hanson Family Connection"
Brockton Enterprise: "College Classmates Enjoy Hanson Family Connection"

Meaghan Brain has become friendly with numerous fellow students during her nearly four years at the Massachusetts Maritime Academy. There is one student on campus, though, who needed no introduction to the 2013 Whitman-Hanson Regional High School graduate.

690 Student-Athletes Named To Fall 2016 MASCAC All-Academic Team
690 Student-Athletes Named To Fall 2016 MASCAC All-Academic Team

A total of 690 student-athletes have been honored by the Massachusetts State Collegiate Athletic Conference with selection to the league’s Fall 2016 All-Academic Team that was released earlier today by Commissioner Angela Baumann.

2016 Fall MASCAC Championship Recap
2016 Fall MASCAC Championship Recap

Check out a full recap of all the exciting events of the 2016 MASCAC Fall Championships from cross country, field hockey, football, soccer and volleyball.

46 MASCAC Student-Athletes Recognized on the 2016 Fall Sportsmanship Team
46 MASCAC Student-Athletes Recognized on the 2016 Fall Sportsmanship Team

46 Massachusetts State Collegiate Athletic Conference (MASCAC) student-athletes have been recognized for their outstanding sportsmanship as members of the 2016 Fall Sportsmanship Team.

Worcester State Leads 2016-17 Howard C. Smith Cup Standings
Worcester State Leads 2016-17 Howard C. Smith Cup Standings

With the end of the fall regular season, Worcester State has the most points in the first 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.

Framingham State's Rackliffe Named AVCA Division III Honorable Mention All-America and to AVCA Division III All-New England Region Team
Framingham State's Rackliffe Named AVCA Division III Honorable Mention All-America and to AVCA Division III All-New England Region Team

Senior right side Alycia Rackliffe has been selected to the American Volleyball Coaches Association Division III All-New England Region Team as well as an AVCA Division III Honorable Mention All-America.

Framingham State to Face MIT in Opening Round of NCAA DIII Volleyball Tournament
Framingham State to Face MIT in Opening Round of NCAA DIII Volleyball Tournament

The 2016 Massachusetts State Collegiate Athletic Conference (MASCAC) Volleyball Regular Season and Tournament Champion Framingham State University Rams will make their third straight appearance in the NCAA Division III Volleyball Championship Tournament this weekend in Medford at Tufts University.

Volleyball Weekly Report 11/7
Volleyball Weekly Report 11/7

Alycia Rackliffe of Framingham State earns MASCAC Volleyball Player of the Week after leading her team to the MASCAC Tournament title. Joining her as Rookie of the Week is Erin Clifford of Bridgewater State.

Framingham State Wins Third Straight MASCAC Volleyball Tournament Championship
Framingham State Wins Third Straight MASCAC Volleyball Tournament Championship

The Framingham State volleyball team has won the 2016 Massachusetts State Collegiate Athletic Conference (MASCAC) Tournament Championship after defeating #3 seed MCLA 3-0 in the championship round Saturday afternoon in Framingham.

Three MASCAC Student-Athletes Earn ECAC DIII New England Weekly Honors
Three MASCAC Student-Athletes Earn ECAC DIII New England Weekly Honors

Three MASCAC student-athletes have earned weekly accolades for their respective sports given out by the Eastern College Athletic Conference which were announced this week.

Framingham State's Rackliffe Named MASCAC Volleyball Player of the Year, Headlines 2016 MASCAC Volleyball All-Conference Team
Framingham State's Rackliffe Named MASCAC Volleyball Player of the Year, Headlines 2016 MASCAC Volleyball All-Conference Team

Alycia Rackliffe of Framingham State has been named the 2016 Massachusetts State Collegiate Athletic Conference Volleyball Player of the Year and headlines the All-Conference team which is voted on by coaches from around the conference.

Bridgewater State, MCLA Advance to MASCAC Volleyball Tournament Semifinals
Bridgewater State, MCLA Advance to MASCAC Volleyball Tournament Semifinals

After winning their respective quarterfinal matches on Wednesday night, the Bridgewater State Bears and MCLA Trailblazers are heading to the MASCAC Volleyball Tournament semifinals which will be played Saturday at Framingham State.

Volleyball Weekly Report 10/31
Volleyball Weekly Report 10/31

For the third straight week, the duo of Framingham State's Alycia Rackliffe and Bridgewater State's Erin Clifford have earned the MASCAC Volleyball Player and Rookie of the Week.

Framingham State Earns the Top Seed in the 2016 MASCAC Volleyball Tournament
Framingham State Earns the Top Seed in the 2016 MASCAC Volleyball Tournament

The Framingham State Rams volleyball team has earned the top seed in the 2016 Massachusetts State Collegiate Athletic Conference Volleyball Tournament which will start on Wednesday with the quarterfinals rounds