2025-26 Women's Basketball News

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Framingham State's Greene Named to d3hoops.com All-Region Second Team
Framingham State's Greene Named to d3hoops.com All-Region Second Team

Framingham State's Faith Green was recently named to the d3hoops.com All-Region Second team as announced by the organization earlier this week.

Bridgewater State Retains Lead in 2025-26 Howard C. Smith Cup Standings
Bridgewater State Retains Lead in 2025-26 Howard C. Smith Cup Standings

With the conclusion of winter regular season, Bridgewater State retains their lead in the 2025-26 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 league championship sports.

Framingham State’s Greene Earns Player of the Year Honors,  Salem State’s Goncalves Repeats as MASCAC Defensive Player of the Year Headline 2025-26 Women’s Basketball All-Conference Team
Framingham State’s Greene Earns Player of the Year Honors, Salem State’s Goncalves Repeats as MASCAC Defensive Player of the Year Headline 2025-26 Women’s Basketball All-Conference Team

Framingham State’s Faith Greene was named the Massachusetts State Collegiate Athletic Conference Women’s Basketball Player of the Year while Salem State’s Ernidia Goncalves repeats as Defensive Player of the Year and head up the 2025-26 All-Conference team, which is voted on by the coaches around the conference prior to the conference tournament.

MASCAC Women's Basketball Weekly Awards 3/2
MASCAC Women's Basketball Weekly Awards 3/2

Jacqueline Schels and Zaria Anderson of Framingham State take home the MASCAC Women's Basketball Player and Rookie of the Week after guiding the Rams to the MASCAC Tournament title.

Framingham State Claims 2026 MASCAC Women's Basketball Tournament Championship
Framingham State Claims 2026 MASCAC Women's Basketball Tournament Championship

The second seeded Framingham State University women's basketball team led by tournament MVP Jacqueline Schels defeated top seed Bridgewater State in the finals of the 2026 Massachusetts State Collegiate Athletic Conference (MASCAC) Women's Basketball Tournament at the Tinsley Center.

Salem State and Anna Maria Moving On in 2026 MASCAC Women's Basketball Tournament
Salem State and Anna Maria Moving On in 2026 MASCAC Women's Basketball Tournament

After winning their quarterfinal games on Wednesday, Salem State and Anna Maria are headed to the semifinals of the MASCAC Women's Basketball Tournament.

MASCAC Women's Basketball Weekly Awards 2/23
MASCAC Women's Basketball Weekly Awards 2/23

The Bridgewater State duo of Sophie Bradbury and Emilie von der Linden earn the MASCAC Women's Basketball Player and Rookie of the Week after guiding the Bears to the regular season title.

Bridgewater State Lands Top Seed in the 2026 MASCAC Women's Basketball Tournament
Bridgewater State Lands Top Seed in the 2026 MASCAC Women's Basketball Tournament

Last season's regular season and tournament champions Bridgewater State seek a repeat as the top seed in this week's MASCAC Women's Basketball Tournament which begins on Wednesday with first round action.

MASCAC Women's Basketball Weekly Awards 2/17
MASCAC Women's Basketball Weekly Awards 2/17

Ernidia Goncalves of Salem State and Emilie von der Linder of Bridgewater State are the MASCAC Women's Basketball Player and Rookie of the Week honorees.

MASCAC Women's Basketball Weekly Awards 2/9
MASCAC Women's Basketball Weekly Awards 2/9

Alana Smith of Worcester State and Emilie von der Linden of Bridgewater State claim the MASCAC Women's Basketball Player and Rookie of the Week honors.

1,463 Student-Athletes Earn Spot on Fall/Winter 2025 MASCAC All-Academic
1,463 Student-Athletes Earn Spot on Fall/Winter 2025 MASCAC All-Academic

A total of 1,463 student-athletes have been honored by the Massachusetts State Collegiate Athletic Conference with selection to the league’s Fall/Winter 2025 All-Academic team that was released earlier today by Commissioner Angela Baumann.

MASCAC Women's Basketball Weekly Awards 2/2
MASCAC Women's Basketball Weekly Awards 2/2

Faith Greene of Framingham State and Emilie von der Linden of Bridgewater State take home the MASCAC Women's Basketball Player and Rookie of the Week honors after helping their teams go 2-0 in MASCAC play.

MASCAC SA Spotlight: Maria Orfanos, Salem State Women's Basketball
MASCAC SA Spotlight: Maria Orfanos, Salem State Women's Basketball

Each week, the MASCAC highlights an amazing student from around the conference. This week's interview is with Maria Orfanos of Salem State women's basketball.

MASCAC Women's Basketball Weekly Awards 1/26
MASCAC Women's Basketball Weekly Awards 1/26

The Bridgewater State duo of Reese Bartlett and Emilie von der Linden grab the MASCAC Women's Basketball Player and Rookie of the Week honors after going 2-0 in league play.

MASCAC Women's Basketball Weekly Awards 1/20
MASCAC Women's Basketball Weekly Awards 1/20

Maria Orfanos and Yamilette Guerrero of Salem State earn the MASCAC Women's Basketball Player and Rookie of the Week honors after going 2-0 in conference action.

MASCAC Women's Basketball Weekly Awards 1/12
MASCAC Women's Basketball Weekly Awards 1/12

Faith Greene of Framingham State and Emilie von der Linden of Bridgewater State take home the MASCAC Women's Basketball Player and Rookie of the Week after going 2-0 to start conference play.