2018 MASCAC Volleyball News

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MCLA and Worcester State Receive AVCA Team All-Academic Honors
MCLA and Worcester State Receive AVCA Team All-Academic Honors

MCLA and Worcester State earned American Volleyball Coaches Association (AVCA) Team Academic honors as announced by the organization yesterday.

47 MASCAC Student-Athletes Named to the 2018 Fall Sportsmanship Teams
47 MASCAC Student-Athletes Named to the 2018 Fall Sportsmanship Teams

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

Bridgewater State Leads 2018-19 Howard C. Smith Cup Standings
Bridgewater State Leads 2018-19 Howard C. Smith Cup Standings

After the completion of the fall regular season, Bridgewater 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.

Worcester State Falls to Bowdoin in Opening Round of NCAA DIII Volleyball Tournament
Worcester State Falls to Bowdoin in Opening Round of NCAA DIII Volleyball Tournament

The season came to an end for the Worcester State University volleyball team on Friday afternoon, as the Lancers suffered a hard-fought 3-1 defeat to #23 Bowdoin College in the First Round of the NCAA Division III Tournament at the Staake Gymnasium. Set scores were 23-25, 25-22, 25-14, 25-17.

Worcester State’s King Repeats as 2018 MASCAC Volleyball Player of the Year, Headlines 2018 MASCAC Volleyball All-Conference Team
Worcester State’s King Repeats as 2018 MASCAC Volleyball Player of the Year, Headlines 2018 MASCAC Volleyball All-Conference Team

For the second straight year, Amari King of Worcester State has earned the 2018 Massachusetts State Collegiate Athletic Conference Volleyball Player of the Year and headlines the All-Conference team which is voted on by the eight coaches from around the conference.

MASCAC Weekly Mashup - Week 10
MASCAC Weekly Mashup - Week 10

Each week, the MASCAC will feature clips from different games around the conference to make up the MASCAC Weekly Mashup.

Worcester State to Face Bowdoin in First Round of NCAA DIII Volleyball Tournament
Worcester State to Face Bowdoin in First Round of NCAA DIII Volleyball Tournament

The Worcester State University women’s volleyball team is heading to the NCAA tournament this week to challenge the Bowdoin College Polar Bears, the NCAA announced on Monday.

MASCAC Volleyball Weekly Report 11/5
MASCAC Volleyball Weekly Report 11/5

Lauren Murphy of Worcester State and Brandee Thomas of Framingham State take home the MASCAC Volleyball Player and Rookie of the Week honors brought to you by GEICO.

Worcester State Claims Back-to-Back MASCAC Tournament Titles
Worcester State Claims Back-to-Back MASCAC Tournament Titles

For the second consecutive year, Worcester State University is the champion of the Massachusetts State Collegiate Athletic Conference in women's volleyball. The top-seeded Lancers took down #3 Westfield State 3-0 on Saturday evening in the MASCAC Championship match, played at Worcester State's John P. Brissette Court. Set scores were 25-10, 25-9, 25-12.

Westfield State and Worcester State to Meet in MASCAC Volleyball Championship Game
Westfield State and Worcester State to Meet in MASCAC Volleyball Championship Game

After winning their semifinal contests on Thursday night, Westfield State and Worcester State are moving on to the MASCAC Volleyball Championship game on Saturday at 6 pm.

MASCAC Weekly Mashup - Week 9
MASCAC Weekly Mashup - Week 9

Each week, the MASCAC will feature clips from different games around the conference to make up the MASCAC Weekly Mashup.

Framingham State and Westfield State Heading to MASCAC Volleyball Tournament Semifinals
Framingham State and Westfield State Heading to MASCAC Volleyball Tournament Semifinals

Framingham State and Westfield State are heading to the semifinal round of the MASCAC Volleyball Tournament after winning their quarterfinal matches on Tuesday evening.

MASCAC Volleyball Weekly Report 10/29
MASCAC Volleyball Weekly Report 10/29

Kayla Baril of Bridgewater State and Ashley Crowley grab the MASCAC Volleyball Player and Rookie of the Week awards brought to you by GEICO.

Worcester State Grabs the Top Seed in the 2018 MASCAC Volleyball Tournament
Worcester State Grabs the Top Seed in the 2018 MASCAC Volleyball Tournament

For the second straight year, Worcester State grabs the top seed in the Massachusetts State Collegiate Athletic Conference Volleyball Tournament which begins with the quarterfinal round on Tuesday, October 30.

MASCAC Announces Update to Volleyball Tournament Format
MASCAC Announces Update to Volleyball Tournament Format

The MASCAC is pleased to announce some changes for the conference volleyball tournament which will begin next week.