2024 MASCAC Softball News

Season
Framingham State's Carpenter Named MASCAC NCAA Woman of the Year Nominee
Framingham State's Carpenter Named MASCAC NCAA Woman of the Year Nominee

After an excellent academic and athletic career at Framingham State, Gwen Carpenter has earned the Massachusetts State Collegiate Athletic Conference (MASCAC) nomination for NCAA Woman of the Year as voted on by the Athletics Directors in the conference.

Framingham State's Carpenter Named CSC Softball Academic All-American
Framingham State's Carpenter Named CSC Softball Academic All-American

Senior outfielder Gwendolyn Carpenter has been selected to the 2024 Academic All-America® NCAA Division III second team the College Sports Communicators (CSC) announced earlier this week.

Framingham State's Carpenter Named 2024 MASCAC Female Scholar-Athlete of the Year
Framingham State's Carpenter Named 2024 MASCAC Female Scholar-Athlete of the Year

After an outstanding career as a dual sport student-athlete for Framingham State, Gwendolyn Carpenter was named the 2024 MASCAC Female Scholar-Athlete of the Year which is voted on by the eight Athletic Directors around the conference.

34 MASCAC Student-Athletes Recognized on the 2024 Spring Sportsmanship Teams
34 MASCAC Student-Athletes Recognized on the 2024 Spring Sportsmanship Teams

34 Massachusetts State Collegiate Athletic Conference (MASCAC) student-athletes have been honored for their outstanding sportsmanship as members of the 2024 Spring Sportsmanship Teams.

Four Student-Athletes Named NFCA DIII All-Region
Four Student-Athletes Named NFCA DIII All-Region

Gwen Carpenter and Kelsey McGuill of Framingham State, Ab'c'de Patane of Mass. Maritime and Emily Bartlett of Worcester State were named to the National Fast Pitch Coaches Association (NFCA) All-Region team.

Framingham State Softball Closes Season with 2-0 Setback to Husson in NCAA Tournament
Framingham State Softball Closes Season with 2-0 Setback to Husson in NCAA Tournament

The Framingham State University softball team saw their season come to a close this evening with a 2-0 loss to Husson University in an elimination game of the 2024 NCAA Softball Tournament at UMaine Orono Softball Field.

Framingham State Tops Husson 3-1 in Opening Round of NCAA Tournament – Rams Snap Eagles 30-game Win Streak
Framingham State Tops Husson 3-1 in Opening Round of NCAA Tournament – Rams Snap Eagles 30-game Win Streak

The Framingham State University softball team broke open a scoreless game with three runs in the top of the fifth as the Rams defeated host Husson University 3-1 this afternoon in an opening round game of the 2024 NCAA Softball Tournament at O'Keefe Field.

Worcester State duo of Lanpher, Bartlett  Named Massachusetts State Collegiate Athletic Conference Softball Player, Pitcher of the Year,  Headline 2024 MASCAC Softball All-Conference Team
Worcester State duo of Lanpher, Bartlett Named Massachusetts State Collegiate Athletic Conference Softball Player, Pitcher of the Year, Headline 2024 MASCAC Softball All-Conference Team

The Worcester State duo of Emma Lanpher and Emily Bartlett have been named the 2024 Massachusetts State Collegiate Athletic Conference Softball Player and Pitcher of the Year and head up the all-conference squad which is voted on by the coaches from around the conference.

Carpenter Named Wilson/Louisville Slugger Division III National Player of the Week
Carpenter Named Wilson/Louisville Slugger Division III National Player of the Week

Framingham State's Gwendolyn Carpenter claimed the final Division III Wilson/NFCA Player of the Week honors of the 2024 season on Tuesday.

MASCAC Softball Weekly Awards 5/13
MASCAC Softball Weekly Awards 5/13

After leading the Rams to their third straight MASCAC Softball Tournament title, the Framingham State trio of Gwendolyn Carpenter, Ally Moran and Haley Jensen earn the MASCAC Player, Pitcher and Rookie of the Week.

Framingham State Wins Third Straight MASCAC Softball Tournament Title
Framingham State Wins Third Straight MASCAC Softball Tournament Title

Defending league champion Framingham State battled back through the elimination bracket to sweep a pair of games from top-seeded Westfield State by scores of 3-0 and 10-2 in the championship round of the 2024 Massachusetts State Collegiate Athletic Conference softball championship at the Westfield State softball field on Sunday afternoon.

Framingham State, Westfield State to Meet in MASCAC Softball Championship Game
Framingham State, Westfield State to Meet in MASCAC Softball Championship Game

After the semifinal round was completed on Saturday afternoon, the MASCAC Softball title game matchup was set and will see Framingham State and Westfield State square off on Sunday afternoon.

Framingham State, Westfield State Advance to Winner's Bracket of MASCAC Softball Tournament
Framingham State, Westfield State Advance to Winner's Bracket of MASCAC Softball Tournament

Framingham State and Westfield State advanced to the winner's bracket of the MASCAC Softball Tournament after defeating their quarterfinal opponents on Friday afternoon.

Salem State, Worcester State Headed to MASCAC Softball Quarterfinal Round
Salem State, Worcester State Headed to MASCAC Softball Quarterfinal Round

Salem State and Worcester State are headed to the quarterfinal round of the 2024 MASCAC Softball Tournament after coming out victorious in their first round matchups on Thursday.

Westfield State Claims Top Seed in 2024 MASCAC Softball Tournament
Westfield State Claims Top Seed in 2024 MASCAC Softball Tournament

After winning their first MASCAC Regular Season title since 2011, Westfield State claimed the top spot in the 2024 MASCAC Softball Tournament which begins on Wednesday, May 8 with first round action.

MASCAC Softball Weekly Awards 5/6
MASCAC Softball Weekly Awards 5/6

Worcester State's Emma Lanpher, Westfield State's Stephanie Scoville and Salem State's Samantha Gaona earn the MASCAC Softball Player, Pitcher and Rookie of the Week accolades as we head into the tournament this week.