2016 Fitchburg State Women's Lacrosse News

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Falcons To Host 2016 Women's Lacrosse Clinic
Falcons To Host 2016 Women's Lacrosse Clinic

FITCHBURG, Mass. – The Fitchburg State University women's lacrosse team will be hosting its 2016 women's lacrosse clinic open young ladies in grades three through twelve on Sunday, October 23rd from 9:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m. at the Fitchburg State Lacrosse Field (Elliot Field).

Women’s Lacrosse Earns IWLCA Team Academic Award
Women’s Lacrosse Earns IWLCA Team Academic Award

FITCHBURG, Mass. – The Fitchburg State women’s lacrosse team was recently honored by the Intercollegiate Women’s Lacrosse Coaches Association (IWLCA), earning the IWLCA Team Academic Award for the 2015-16 academic year, while junior Molly Barbarotta was named to the 2016 IWLCA Zag Sports Division III Academic Honor Roll for achieving a cumulative academic GPA of 3.50 or higher during the 2015-16 academic year.

Long Selected To All-ECAC DIII NE First Team
Long Selected To All-ECAC DIII NE First Team

FITCHBURG, Mass. – Sophomore defender Carrie Long was recently named to the 2016 Eastern Collegiate Athletic Conference (ECAC) All-ECAC DIII New England First Team as announced by the conference office earlier this week.

Fitchburg State Upended By Bridgewater State, 10-6
Fitchburg State Upended By Bridgewater State, 10-6

BRIDGEWATER, Mass. – The third seeded Falcons of Fitchburg State dropped a tough 10-6 decision to the second seeded Bears of Bridgewater State in semifinal round action of the 2016 Massachusetts State Collegiate Athletic Conference (MASCAC) women’s lacrosse tournament at Swenson Field this evening.

Women’s Lacrosse Names Six To MASCAC All-Conference Teams
Women’s Lacrosse Names Six To MASCAC All-Conference Teams

FITCHBURG, Mass. – The Fitchburg State women’s lacrosse team named six players to the 2016 Massachusetts State Collegiate Athletic Conference (MASCAC) Women’s Lacrosse All-Conference teams as announced by the conference office on Wednesday afternoon.

Fitchburg State Soars Past Salem State, 12-4
Fitchburg State Soars Past Salem State, 12-4

FITCHBURG, Mass. – The third seeded Fitchburg State women’s lacrosse team defeated sixth seeded Salem State University, 12-4 in quarterfinal round action of the 2016 Massachusetts State Collegiate Athletic Conference (MASCAC) women’s lacrosse tournament this evening at Elliot Field.

Fitchburg State Claws Past MCLA, 19-1
Fitchburg State Claws Past MCLA, 19-1

FITCHBURG, Mass. – The Fitchburg State women’s lacrosse team defeated MCLA 19-1 in Massachusetts State Collegiate Athletic Conference (MASCAC) action this evening at Elliot Field on senior night.

Fitchburg State Upends Mass. Maritime, 13-6
Fitchburg State Upends Mass. Maritime, 13-6

BUZZARDS BAY, Mass. -- Junior Ali Laferriere netted four goals and an assist for five points to lead Fitchburg State to a 13-6 Massachusetts State Collegiate Athletic Conference women’s lacrosse victory over Massachusetts Maritime Monday evening at Clean Harbors Stadium.

Fitchburg State Surges Past Worcester State, 14-8
Fitchburg State Surges Past Worcester State, 14-8

FITCHBURG, Mass. – The Fitchburg State women’s lacrosse team used an 8-0 run in the second half as the Falcons defeated Worcester State, 14-8 in Massachusetts State Collegiate Athletic Conference (MASCAC) action this afternoon at Elliot Field.

Fitchburg State Streaks Past Framingham State, 15-6
Fitchburg State Streaks Past Framingham State, 15-6

FRAMINGHAM, Mass. – The Fitchburg State University women’s lacrosse team used a 7-0 second half run to take control of the game as they defeated the Framingham State University Rams 15-6 this afternoon in Massachusetts State Collegiate Athletic Conference (MASCAC) action at Maple Street Field.

Fitchburg State Sails Past Salem State, 19-5
Fitchburg State Sails Past Salem State, 19-5

FITCHBURG, Mass. – The Fitchburg State University women’s lacrosse team registered a 19-5 win over the Vikings of Salem State University in Massachusetts State Collegiate Athletic Conference (MASCAC) action this evening at Elliot Field.

Fitchburg State Defeats Colby-Sawyer, 12-7
Fitchburg State Defeats Colby-Sawyer, 12-7

FITCHBURG, Mass. – The Fitchburg State women’s lacrosse team defeated the Chargers of Colby-Sawyer, 12-7 in non-conference action this evening at Elliot Field.

Laferriere Selected MASCAC Player Of The Week
Laferriere Selected MASCAC Player Of The Week

FITCHBURG, Mass. – Junior attacker Ali Laferriere was recently named Massachusetts State Collegiate Athletic Conference (MASCAC) Women’s Lacrosse Player of the Week as announced by the conference office on Monday afternoon.

Fitchburg State Halts Westfield State, 7-6 (OT)
Fitchburg State Halts Westfield State, 7-6 (OT)

WESTFIELD, Mass. – Junior Kayla Panek scored the game winning goal just 44 seconds into overtime to give Fitchburg State a 7-6 win over Westfield State in Massachusetts State Collegiate Athletic Conference (MASCAC) women's lacrosse action at Alumni Field this afternoon.

Fitchburg State Withstands UMass Dartmouth, 10-7
Fitchburg State Withstands UMass Dartmouth, 10-7

DARTMOUTH, Mass. – Fitchburg State controlled possession time in the second half, holding off late efforts by UMass Dartmouth women’s lacrosse to secure a 10-7 non-conference victory at Cressy Field Wednesday evening.

Bridgewater State Doubles Up Fitchburg State, 14-7
Bridgewater State Doubles Up Fitchburg State, 14-7

FITCHBURG, Mass. – The Fitchburg State University women’s lacrosse team dropped a tough 14-7 decision to the Bears of Bridgewater State University in Massachusetts State Collegiate Athletic Conference (MASCAC) action this evening at Elliot Field.