WPI’s Academic All-District Swimmers Are Redefining What A Student-Athlete Looks Like

By Tiffany Williams - Worcester Polytechnic Institute is not just building swimmers anymore. It is building machines. While major college sports continue drowning in transfer portal chaos, NIL money and nonstop headlines, four WPI men’s swimming and diving student-athletes quietly put together the kind of season that screams exactly what Division III athletics is supposed … Continue reading WPI’s Academic All-District Swimmers Are Redefining What A Student-Athlete Looks Like

Five Points, Eighth Place: WPI Women’s Track Chasing Big Gap at NEWMAC Championships

By Tiffany Williams - NEW LONDON, Conn. — The scoreboard doesn’t lie, and right now it’s not flattering. Five points. Eighth place. A massive gap behind the leaders. That’s where the WPI Engineers women's track and field stand after day one of the NEWMAC Championships. And if you’re looking for a sugarcoated version of that, … Continue reading Five Points, Eighth Place: WPI Women’s Track Chasing Big Gap at NEWMAC Championships

32-2 and Rolling: WPI Softball Controls Series Sweep Against Smith

By Tiffany Williams - NORTHAMPTON, Mass. — The scoreboard says sweep. The standings say dominance. But if you actually watched how this unfolded, what the No. 18 WPI Engineers softball did Friday afternoon wasn’t just business as usual — it was control tightening in real time. A 6-3 opener that flipped late. An 8-2 follow-up … Continue reading 32-2 and Rolling: WPI Softball Controls Series Sweep Against Smith

Bridgeport Sweeps Wilmington Doubleheader, Clinches Home Playoff Series

By Tiffany Williams - NEW CASTLE, Del. — The University of Bridgeport Purple Knights didn’t just win a doubleheader Friday. They made a statement about exactly who they are when the stakes start tightening. Two wins. Two different styles. One clear message — this team knows how to close. The Purple Knights walked into Wilmington … Continue reading Bridgeport Sweeps Wilmington Doubleheader, Clinches Home Playoff Series

Flashes of Dominance, But WPI Still Chasing MIT at NEWMAC Championships

By Tiffany Williams - NEW LONDON, Conn. — The numbers say second place. The scoreboard says 32 points. But don’t let that fool you — the WPI Engineers men's track and field didn’t just “open competition” at the NEWMAC Championships. They made it clear exactly where they stand — and exactly what’s missing. Because here’s … Continue reading Flashes of Dominance, But WPI Still Chasing MIT at NEWMAC Championships

UConn Holds Off Furman as Tarris Reed Jr. Delivers Record-Breaking Night

By William Armstead - The UConn Huskies defeated the Furman Paladins by a score of 82-71 in the first round of the men’s NCAA basketball tournament on March 20. Tarris Reed Jr. put up a stat line that has not been seen in the tournament for over 60 years. The UConn Huskies were led by … Continue reading UConn Holds Off Furman as Tarris Reed Jr. Delivers Record-Breaking Night

Michigan’s Ruthless Efficiency Buries Saint Louis in First-Round NCAA Clash

By Tiffany Williams - Buffalo got a front-row seat to a demolition job, and it wasn’t subtle, pretty, or debatable. It was a statement. Michigan Wolverines didn’t just beat Saint Louis Billikens 95–72 at KeyBank Center — they overwhelmed them, exposed them, and then buried them under a landslide of efficiency, size, and cold-blooded shot-making. … Continue reading Michigan’s Ruthless Efficiency Buries Saint Louis in First-Round NCAA Clash

March Madness Round 1 Recap: Arizona, Florida, and Top Seeds Dominate Opening Games

By Tiffany Williams - March Madness didn’t tip off — it detonated. Friday’s first-round slate in the NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament and NCAA Women's Basketball Tournament wasn’t about drama. It was about domination, separation, and a cold reminder of what the gap between contenders and pretenders actually looks like when the lights get hot. Let’s … Continue reading March Madness Round 1 Recap: Arizona, Florida, and Top Seeds Dominate Opening Games

Women’s College Basketball Recap: Overtime Thrillers, Upsets and Scoring Explosions Across the Nation

By Tiffany Williams - Women’s college basketball brought a full slate of drama Wednesday night across the country, with tight finishes, scoring explosions and tournament intensity taking over the hardwood. Miami RedHawks women's basketball pushed past Kent State Golden Flashes women's basketball 65-58 behind Tamar Singer, who erupted for 25 points. Mya Babbitt led Kent … Continue reading Women’s College Basketball Recap: Overtime Thrillers, Upsets and Scoring Explosions Across the Nation

Men’s College Basketball Roundup: Scoring Explosions and Nail-Biters Coast to Coast

By Tiffany Williams - Wednesday night in men’s college basketball delivered everything — blowouts, overtime chaos, and scoring explosions from coast to coast as teams battled through the grind of March. Iowa State Cyclones men's basketball delivered the most brutal beatdown of the night, crushing Arizona State Sun Devils men's basketball 91-42. Milan Momcilovic led … Continue reading Men’s College Basketball Roundup: Scoring Explosions and Nail-Biters Coast to Coast

March Madness Action: Weekend of Buzzer-Beaters, Upsets, and Star Performances

By Tiffany Williams - March Madness intensity hit full throttle this weekend, delivering clutch shots, blowouts, and buzzer-beater chaos. Friday opened with 18th-ranked St. John’s holding off Hall, 72-65, Zuby Ejiofor pouring in 21 points. New England cruised past NCAT, 88-72, Mike Loughnane leading with 18 while Lewis Walker had 17. Saturday saw high drama … Continue reading March Madness Action: Weekend of Buzzer-Beaters, Upsets, and Star Performances

Women’s College Hoops Weekend Recap: UConn, UCLA, Texas Dominate Ahead of March Madness

By Tiffany Williams - Let’s start with the loudest message in the country: Connecticut isn’t just winning — they’re humiliating people. On Sunday, UConn Huskies women's basketball turned a supposed matchup into a demolition, vaporizing Creighton Bluejays women's basketball 100–51. Yes, 100–51. In March. Against a respectable opponent. Freshman star Sarah Strong poured in 23 … Continue reading Women’s College Hoops Weekend Recap: UConn, UCLA, Texas Dominate Ahead of March Madness

Al Pettway Wins MASCAC Title in Year Two as Worcester State Men’s Basketball Coach

By Tiffany Williams - Al Pettway didn’t just change jobs. He changed zip codes, colors and expectations. In May 2024, after more than two decades stalking the sideline at North High in Worcester, Pettway walked away from the Polar Bears and their orange and black to take over the Worcester State University men’s basketball program. … Continue reading Al Pettway Wins MASCAC Title in Year Two as Worcester State Men’s Basketball Coach

Wheaton Shocks Top-Seeded WPI 82-60 in NEWMAC Semifinals

The Engineers came in expecting a coronation. The top seed, ranked 21st nationally, 27-game winners over Wheaton, and holding home-court advantage, WPI looked untouchable. By the final buzzer Friday, the scoreboard told a different story: Wheaton 82, WPI 60. The Lyons, a fourth seed with nothing to lose, just shattered history, legacy, and egos in … Continue reading Wheaton Shocks Top-Seeded WPI 82-60 in NEWMAC Semifinals

Women’s College Basketball Tuesday Recap: Overtime Thrillers and Top Performers

By Tiffany Williams - On a packed Tuesday night across the women’s college basketball landscape, overtime drama, defensive stands and balanced scoring defined a slate that stretched from the Southeast to the Mountain West. Coastal Carolina outlasted Georgia State 92-84 in overtime in the highest-scoring game of the evening, surviving a performance from Crystal Henderson, … Continue reading Women’s College Basketball Tuesday Recap: Overtime Thrillers and Top Performers

College Basketball Recap – Tuesday Night Highlights

By Tiffany Williams - Tuesday night delivered a full slate of college basketball results that ranged from dominant top-ranked performances to overtime thrillers, with several individual scoring efforts shaping the outcomes. No. 1 Duke overwhelmed Notre Dame 100-56 on the road, turning the matchup into a showcase of efficiency and depth. Cameron Boozer led the … Continue reading College Basketball Recap – Tuesday Night Highlights

Worcester State Scores 52 in Second Half to Beat Bridgewater State 96-87

By Tiffany Williams - WORCESTER, Mass. — The roof didn’t cave in at John P. Brissette Court on Saturday afternoon. It just felt like it for Bridgewater State. Up three at the break. Up 17-4 early. Up 43-34 with under three minutes left in the first half. And then? A second-half collapse so thorough it … Continue reading Worcester State Scores 52 in Second Half to Beat Bridgewater State 96-87

Final Score: 90-84, Record: Salem State 14-10. MCLA 8-14

By Tiffany Williams - It wasn’t pretty. It wasn’t polite. And it sure wasn’t subtle. It was a 90-84 street fight disguised as a college basketball game, and Salem State University walked into North Adams and snatched one from Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts like a team that simply wanted it more. Final score: 90-84. … Continue reading Final Score: 90-84, Record: Salem State 14-10. MCLA 8-14

Madness In February: Upsets, Overtime Thrillers, and Statement Wins Shake Men’s College Basketball

By Tiffany Williams - Saturday, February 21, 2026 wasn’t just another packed slate. It was a gut-check, chest-thumping, no-excuses night across the country. Ranked teams flexed. Bubble teams sweated. Rivalries boiled. And a few locker rooms got real quiet on the bus ride home. Start in the Big East, where No. 5 UConn walked into … Continue reading Madness In February: Upsets, Overtime Thrillers, and Statement Wins Shake Men’s College Basketball

Joe Okla Leads Lancers in Statement Win Over Salem State

By Tiffany Williams - The Worcester State Lancers are heating up at exactly the right time — and on Valentine’s Day, they showed no love to the Salem State Vikings. In front of 136 at Brissette Court on February 14, 2026, Worcester State overpowered Salem State 91-81, stretching its win streak to three and tightening … Continue reading Joe Okla Leads Lancers in Statement Win Over Salem State

Bedford, Massachusetts Native Camdyn Shoesmith Brings Muscle and Efficiency to Worcester State University Frontcourt

By Tiffany Williams - WORCESTER, Mass. — The record doesn’t scream powerhouse. The gym isn’t packed with NBA scouts. But don’t tell Camdyn Shoesmith this is small-time basketball. On Saturday, Worcester State University knocked off Salem State University 91-81 for its third straight win, pushing its conference mark to 9-3 and its overall record to … Continue reading Bedford, Massachusetts Native Camdyn Shoesmith Brings Muscle and Efficiency to Worcester State University Frontcourt

Lancers Light It Up From Deep in 84-70 Win Over Framingham

By Tiffany Williams - Photo Credit: Laura Soukkavong WORCESTER — Worcester State walked into Brissette Court Wednesday night with a mission and walked out with an 84-70 statement over Framingham State. From the opening tip at 7:30 p.m., the Lancers dictated tempo, spacing and swagger. By the final horn, they had outshot, outpassed and outgunned … Continue reading Lancers Light It Up From Deep in 84-70 Win Over Framingham

WPI Women Snap Skid With 55-41 Win Over Emerson

By Tiffany Williams - WORCESTER, Mass. — WPI women’s basketball stopped the slide and sent a loud message Saturday afternoon inside Harrington Auditorium, burying visiting Emerson early and never letting go in a 55-41 NEWMAC win. The Engineers ripped control of the game with a dominant first half, outscoring the Lions 39-28 and turning a … Continue reading WPI Women Snap Skid With 55-41 Win Over Emerson

WPI Storms BU Terrier Classic With Eight Top-15 Performances

By Tiffany Williams - Boston — The 17th-ranked WPI men’s indoor track and field team didn’t tiptoe into the BU Terrier Classic on Friday. The Engineers stormed the building and left receipts everywhere, stacking eight top-15 performances and reminding anyone watching that this program is built to compete when the lights are brightest. Senior Brett … Continue reading WPI Storms BU Terrier Classic With Eight Top-15 Performances

WPI Wrestling Takes Two of Three in Home Quad

By Tiffany Williams - WORCESTER, Mass. — WPI wrestling brought the heat inside the WPI Sports & Recreation Center on Saturday, grinding through a brutal home quad and walking away with two wins in three matches behind undefeated days from Charlie Pavis and Joseph Bernard. The Engineers came out swinging, steamrolling New England College 41-8 … Continue reading WPI Wrestling Takes Two of Three in Home Quad