2014 Women's Volleyball News
Worcester State's Jasper Named MASCAC Female Scholar-Athlete of the Year
After closing out a spectacular athletic and academic career for Worcester State, Alyssa Jasper has been named the Massachusetts State Collegiate Athletic Conference (MASCAC) Female Scholar-Athlete of the Year honoree which is voted on by the eight athletic directors from around the conference.
May 27, 2015
Appleman Named As Massachusetts Maritime's Head Women's Volleyball Coach
Melanie Appleman, who guided Barnstable High School to a pair Division I Massachusetts state championships before embarking on a standout collegiate career at Bridgewater State University, has been named as Head Women’s Volleyball Coach at Massachusetts Maritime. Appleman’s appointment, which is effective immediately, was confirmed by Patricia O’Brien, the Academy’s Assistant Director of Athletics and Senior Woman Administrator.
April 08, 2015
737 MASCAC Student-Athletes Named to 2014 Fall All-Academic Team
A total of 737 student-athletes have been honored by the Massachusetts State Collegiate Athletic Conference with selection to the league’s Fall 2014 All-Academic Team that was released earlier today by Commissioner Angela Baumann.
January 29, 2015
Framingham State's Rackliffe, Worcester State's Jasper Earn ECAC DIII New England Volleyball All-Star Honors
Alycia Rackliffe of Framingham State and Alyssa Jasper of Worcester State have earned Eastern College Athletic Conference (ECAC) Division III New England Volleyball All-Star recognition as announced by the league.
January 07, 2015
Ratches Retires As Massachusetts Maritime's Head Volleyball Coach
Chris Ratches, who has served as Massachusetts Maritime’s Head Volleyball Coach for a total of 11 seasons during this century, has announced her retirement from the position. Ratches’ decision was confirmed by Director of Athletics Bob Corradi late last week.
December 18, 2014
Worcester State's Jasper Earns AVCA All-New England Honorable Mention, Nod To NEWVA Senior Classic
Senior standout Alyssa Jasper has received a nod to the American Volleyball Coaches Association (AVCA) All-New England team as announced by organization publicist David Portney.
November 26, 2014
Eight MASCAC Student-Athletes Named to Capital One Academic All-District Teams
Eight Massachusetts State Collegiate Athletic Conference have been named to their respective sports 2014 Capital One Academic All-District teams as announced by the College Sports Information Directors of America (CoSIDA).
November 20, 2014
Westfield State Leads 2014-15 Howard C. Smith Cup Standings
After the conclusion of the fall regular season, Westfield State has the lead 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.
November 18, 2014
Six MASCAC Student-Athletes Take Home ECAC Weekly Award Honors
Six Massachusetts State Collegiate Athletic Conference (MASCAC) student-athletes have garnered Eastern College Athletic Conference (ECAC) weekly awards for their respective sports.
November 13, 2014
Worcester State Advances to Semifinals of ECAC DIII New England Volleyball Tournament
Senior Alyssa Jasper finished with a game-best 20 kills to go with 20 digs as she helped pace third-seeded Worcester State to a 3-1 victory over #6 St. Joseph (CT) in the quarterfinals of the ECAC Division III New England Women's Volleyball Tournament.
November 13, 2014
Framingham State Set to Play Stevens Institute of Technology in NCAA Tournament
The 2014 Massachusetts State Collegiate Athletic Conference (MASCAC) Volleyball Regular Season and Tournament Champion Framingham State University Rams will be making their second appearance in three years in the NCAA Division III Volleyball Championship Tournament this weekend in Hoboken, N.J.
November 10, 2014
Volleyball Weekly Award Winners 11/10
Framingham State's Alicia Rackliffe and Bridgewater State's Christina Jaros are the MASCAC Volleyball Player and Rookie of the Week honorees.
November 10, 2014
Framingham State Claims 2014 MASCAC Volleyball Championship
Behind tournament MVP Alycia Rackliffe (Feeding Hills, Mass.), the Framingham State University volleyball team captured the 2014 Massachusetts State Collegiate Athletic Conference (MASCAC) Volleyball Tournament Championship with a 3-0 victory over Worcester State University in the tournament finals at Framingham’s Athletic Center.
November 08, 2014
Massachusetts State Collegiate Athletic Conference Announces the 2014 Volleyball All-Conference and Sportsmanship Teams
Alyssa Jasper of Worcester State has been named the 2014 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.
November 05, 2014
Bridgewater State and Westfield State Advance to MASCAC Volleyball Tournament Semifinals
After winning their respective quarterfinal matches Wednesday, Bridgewater State and Westfield State advance to the Massachusetts State Collegiate Athletic Conference Volleyball Tournament Semifinals to be played on Saturday.
November 05, 2014
Volleyball Weekly Award Winners 11/3
Framingham State's Alycia Rackliffe and Bridgewater State's Christina Jaros are the MASCAC Volleyball Player and Rookie of the Week honorees.
November 03, 2014