2023-24 MASCAC Women's Basketball News

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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 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.

Framingham State's Carpenter Earns CSC Academic All-American Honors
Framingham State's Carpenter Earns CSC Academic All-American Honors

Framingham State senior guard Gwendolyn Carpenter has been selected to the 2023-24 Academic All-America® NCAA Division III women's basketball third team by the College Sports Communicators (CSC).

30 MASCAC Student-Athletes Recognized on the 2024 Winter Sportsmanship Teams
30 MASCAC Student-Athletes Recognized on the 2024 Winter Sportsmanship Teams

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

MASCAC Student-Athlete Spotlight: Gwendolyn Carpenter, Framingham State Women's Basketball, Softball
MASCAC Student-Athlete Spotlight: Gwendolyn Carpenter, Framingham State Women's Basketball, Softball

Each week, the MASCAC will interview one of the amazing student-athletes from around the conference in the MASCAC Student-Athlete Spotlight series. This week's interview is with Gwendolyn Carpenter of Framingham State women's basketball and softball.

Bridgewater State's Grassi, Framingham State's Carpenter Earn D3hoops.Com All-Region Honors
Bridgewater State's Grassi, Framingham State's Carpenter Earn D3hoops.Com All-Region Honors

After the duo was named MASCAC Women's Basketball Co-Players of the Year, Kylie Grassi of Bridgewater State and Gwendolyn Carpenter of Framingham State earn d3hoops.com All-Region One team.

Westfield State Retains Lead in 2023-24 Howard C. Smith Cup Standings
Westfield State Retains Lead in 2023-24 Howard C. Smith Cup Standings

As the winter regular season has concluded, Westfield State retains their advantage in the 2023-24 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 Closes Record Breaking Season with Loss to Scranton in Opening Round of the NCAA Tournament
Framingham State Closes Record Breaking Season with Loss to Scranton in Opening Round of the NCAA Tournament

The Framingham State University women's basketball team closed a record setting season this evening when they suffered a 60-39 loss to host Scranton in an opening round game of the 2024 NCAA Division III Women's Basketball Tournament at the John Long Center.

Bridgewater State’s Grassi, Framingham State’s Carpenter  Earn Co-MASCAC Players of the Year,  Westfield State’s Williams Named MASCAC Defensive Player of the Year Headline 2023-24 Women’s Basketball All-Conference Team
Bridgewater State’s Grassi, Framingham State’s Carpenter Earn Co-MASCAC Players of the Year, Westfield State’s Williams Named MASCAC Defensive Player of the Year Headline 2023-24 Women’s Basketball All-Conference Team

Westfield, Mass. — Bridgewater State’s Kylie Grassi and Framingham State’s Gwendolyn Carpenter were named the Massachusetts State Collegiate Athletic Conference Women’s Basketball Player of the Year while Westfield State’s Octaviana Williams was tabbed as Defensive Player of the Year and head up the 2023-24 All-Conference team, which is voted on by the seven coaches around the conference.

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

Flannery O'Connor of Framingham State earns MASCAC Women's Basketball Player of the Week after leading the Rams to the Tournament title as she was named Tournament MVP.

Framingham State Claims 2024 MASCAC Women's Basketball Tournament Title
Framingham State Claims 2024 MASCAC Women's Basketball Tournament Title

The top-seeded Framingham State women's basketball team outscored Bridgewater State 22-9 in the fourth quarter en route to a 74-62 win to claim the 2024 MASCAC Championship in front of a standing room only crowd at Logan Gymnasium. The Rams capture their third title in four seasons and earn the MASCAC's automatic bid to the NCAA Tournament.

Bridgewater State, Framingham State to Meet in 2024 MASCAC Women's Basketball Championship
Bridgewater State, Framingham State to Meet in 2024 MASCAC Women's Basketball Championship

After winning their semifinal games on Thursday afternoon, Bridgewater State and Framingham State are set to meet in the 2024 MASCAC Women's Basketball Tournament Championship game on Saturday at 1 pm.

Salem State, Westfield State Moving On to 2024 MASCAC Women's Basketball Semifinal Round
Salem State, Westfield State Moving On to 2024 MASCAC Women's Basketball Semifinal Round

After coming out victorious on Tuesday, Salem State and Westfield State are moving on to the semifinal round of the 2024 MASCAC Women's Basketball Tournament on Thursday, February 22.

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

Ernidia Goncalves of Salem State and Lena Waldron of Worcester State claim the MASCAC Women's Basketball Player and Rookie of the Week accolades as the duo wrapped the regular season last week.

Framingham State Claims Top Seed in 2024 MASCAC Women's Basketball Tournament
Framingham State Claims Top Seed in 2024 MASCAC Women's Basketball Tournament

After winning the regular season title, the Framingham State Rams claimed the top seed in the upcoming 2024 MASCAC Women's Basketball Tournament which begins on Tuesday.

MASCAC Women's Basketball Weekly Awards 2/12
MASCAC Women's Basketball Weekly Awards 2/12

Kylie Gates of Salem State and Lena Waldron of Worcester State grab the MASCAC Women's Basketball Player and Rookie of the Week honors after both averaged double digit points in league action last week.