2023-24 General Athletics News
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Owls Athletics Inducts 33 Into Chi Alpha Sigma Honor Society
May 03, 2024Chi Alpha Sigma recognizes undergraduate college student-athletes who participate in a sport at the varsity intercollegiate level, achieve junior academic standing or higher after their fifth full time semester, and earn a 3.4 or higher cumulative grade point average. -
Travel Advisory - Western Avenue Closings on Saturday
May 02, 2024For fans planning to attend Saturday's baseball and softball doubleheaders at Westfield State, please be advised that the University has issued the following travel advisory, please plan your arrival for the games accordingly.
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Owls Hold SAAC Senior and Awards Ceremony
May 02, 2024Owls' athletics recognized its major award winners, including the Senior Scholar Athlete Awards, the Peter Mazza Athletic Award, the Senior Male and Female Athletes of the Year, and the John Kurty Award, the department's highest award for four-year contributions to athletics, and inducted 33 new members of Chi Alpha Sigma, the national honor society for college athletes.
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Schedule Changes for Baseball, Softball, Lacrosse for April 6-9
April 05, 2024Please be advised there are several schedule changes for Westfield State athletics for April 6-9, 2024
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Owls Athletics Celebrates NCAA D3 Week !
April 01, 2024Westfield State athletics will celebrate the NCAA’s Division III Week this week, with a variety of events that help to highlight the student-athlete experience at the D3 level. (See schedule)
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It's Time to Give A Hoot! Make Your Gift Today to Support Westfield State Athletics
March 27, 2024Make your gift TODAY to support Westfield State athletics!
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Five Owls Named to MASCAC Winter Sportsmanship Team
March 20, 2024The MASCAC Sportsmanship Team is intended to recognize one student-athlete from each team, in every sport that best demonstrates the values of the MASCAC and its Sportsmanship Statement, regardless of their overall performance or statistics for the season.
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Westfield State Athletics Hold Top Spot in 2023-24 Smith Cup Standings
March 06, 2024At the conclusion of the winter sports season, Westfield State University Athletics continues to hold the top spot in the 2023-24 Howard C. Smith Cup standings as the best athletic program in the MASCAC.
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Owls Recognize 275 Student-Athletes at Athletic Director's 3.0 Reception
February 15, 2024275 student athletes cumulative earned grade point averages of 3.0 or higher through the completion of the fall 2023 semester, which represents 57 percent of the Owls' student athletes.
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Over 200 Owls’ Student-Athletes Named to MASCAC Fall/Winter 2023 All-Academic Team
February 01, 2024Westfield State Athletics placed over 200 student-athletes on the MASCAC Fall/Winter All-Academic team for the 2023 fall semester.
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A Look Back at Westfield State Athletics in 2023
December 22, 2023Another year is coming to a close and with that, the time has come to take a look back at all that Westfield State Athletics had to offer in the 2023 calendar year.
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Owls Student-Athletes Provide Gifts for “Secret Santa” Programs in Westfield Schools
December 20, 2023The Westfield State Owls Student-Athlete Advisory Committee led a “Secret Santa” fundraising effort that raised over $1,600 for children in need within the Westfield school district.
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Eight Owls named to MASCAC Fall Sportsmanship Team
November 30, 202358 Massachusetts State Collegiate Athletic Conference (MASCAC) student-athletes have been recognized for their outstanding sportsmanship as members of the 2023 Fall Sportsmanship Team.
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Westfield State Leads 2023-24 Smith Cup Standings After Fall Season
November 28, 2023After the conclusion of the fall season, Westfield State athletics holds the lead in the 2023-24 Howard C. Smith Cup standings, awarded to the top athletics institution in the MASCAC.
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New NCAA Rule Expands Practice Time, Flexibility for Division III Teams
October 20, 2023“For us, it’s great because usually you don’t see the guys for a month, but now you have those eight extra days,” says men’s hockey coach, Bob Miele.
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Owls Induct 25th Hall of Fame Class
October 18, 2023Westfield State Athletics celebrated its 25th Hall of Fame class on Saturday, October 13, inducting five new members as part of the school’s homecoming weekend.
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Dean College to Join MASCAC in Football in 2025
October 10, 2023The Massachusetts State Collegiate Athletic Conference (MASCAC) Council of Presidents and Commissioner Angela Baumann are excited to announce the addition of Dean College as a football affiliate beginning during the 2025 season.
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Anna Maria College to Join MASCAC
October 06, 2023The Massachusetts State Collegiate Athletic Conference (MASCAC) Council of Presidents and Commissioner Angela Baumann are excited to announce that Anna Maria College will be joining the MASCAC as a core member effective in the 2025-26 academic year. The AMCATS will compete in 11 varsity sports as a member of the MASCAC.
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Schedule Changes for Weekend of Sept.15-17
September 14, 2023Several schedule changes have been announced for this weekend (Sept. 15-17, 2023) due to the impending weather forecasts from Hurricane Lee.
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Tickets Now On Sale For Hall of Fame Dinner and Induction Ceremony
September 14, 2023Tickets are $55.00 for the event and buffet dinner. Order your ticket online at https://www.westfieldalumni.org/ahof-2023
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Hamel Retires After 18 Years in Owls Athletics
September 01, 2023Westfield State athletics wishes a happy retirement to department accountant Terry Hamel, who retires today after 18 years in the front office for Owls athletics.
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Owls Welcome Nyindu Kabangu to Athletic Department Staff
August 17, 2023Westfield State University athletics has added Nyindu Kabangu, Jr. to the staff as Coordinator of Student-Athlete Leadership, Inclusion and Engagement, with the position funded through an NCAA grant.
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Full Field at Owl Club Tournament Undaunted, Raises Record Amount
August 09, 2023A full field of 133 golfers came together on Tuesday afternoon to combine to raise more than $26,000 to support Westfield State University athletics at the 17th annual Owl Club Golf Tournament at Crestview Country Club in Agawam, Mass.
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Owl Club Golf Tournament On as Scheduled for Monday, 8-7-2023
August 06, 2023WE ARE PLANNING TO PLAY AS SCHEDULED ON Monday, with registration beginning at 11:00 a.m., lunch 11:15 to 12:15 and a 12:30 shotgun start at Crestview Country Club in Agawam, Mass.
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25th Athletic Hall of Fame Class Announced; Induction Set for Oct. 13, 2023
July 13, 2023The Silver Anniversary class will include five new Hall of Fame Inductees; Tom Stewart '88, men's track and field and cross country; Dave Jaehnig '09, men's basketball; Andrea (Wasuk) Cohen '09, women's basketball; Josh Mathieu '10, football; and Kerry Arouca '10, women's cross country and track and field.
