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Assumption University, founded in 1904 by the Augustinians of the Assumption, is a premier New England University for high-quality education, integrating career preparation and education of the whole person, drawing upon the best in the rich and centuries-long tradition of Catholic higher education. Assumption's graduates are known for their intellectual seriousness, thoughtful citizenship, and dedication to the common good. Located in Worcester, Massachusetts, Assumption has undergone a series of major advancements since transitioning to a university, including new academic buildings, degree programs, and athletic facilities for our NCAA Division II student athlete population. The University offers 37 majors and 50 minors in the liberal arts, sciences, business, nursing, and professional studies, and other areas, as well as graduate degrees and professional credentials. For more information about Assumption University, please visit www.assumption.edu.

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Assumption University, founded in 1904 by the Augustinians of the Assumption, is a premier New England University for high-quality education, integrating career preparation and education of the whole person, drawing upon the best in the rich and centuries-long tradition of Catholic higher education. Assumption's graduates are known for their intellectual seriousness, thoughtful citizenship, and dedication to the common good. Located in Worcester, Massachusetts, Assumption has undergone a series of major advancements since transitioning to a university, including new academic buildings, degree programs, and athletic facilities for our NCAA Division II student athlete population. The University offers 37 majors and 50 minors in the liberal arts, sciences, business, nursing, and professional studies, and other areas, as well as graduate degrees and professional credentials. For more information about Assumption University, please visit www.assumption.edu.

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19 Earn Coveted Spot on the Assumption College Women's Rowing Team

The Assumption College Department of Athletics has announced that 19 student athletes have earned a coveted spot on the 2016-17 Assumption College Women's Rowing team.
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Sports - 2017 Mar 17

34 Earn Coveted Spot on Assumption College Men's Lacrosse Team

The Assumption College Department of Athletics has announced that 34 student athletes have earned a coveted spot on the College's 2017 men's lacrosse team.
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Sports - 2017 Mar 14

28 Earn Coveted Spot on Assumption College Baseball Team

The Assumption College Department of Athletics has announced that 28 student athletes have been named to the 2017 Assumption College baseball team.
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Sports - 2017 Mar 8

20 Named to Assumption College Softball Team

The Assumption College Department of Athletics has announced that 20 student athletes have earned a coveted spot on the 2017 Assumption College Softball team.
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Sports - 2017 Mar 8

30 Student-Athletes Named to Assumption Men's Ice Hockey Team

The Assumption College Department of Athletics has announced that 30 student-athletes have earned a coveted spot on the 2016-17 Assumption College Men's Ice Hockey team.
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Sports - 2017 Feb 6

27 Named to Assumption College Women's Swimming and Diving Team

The Assumption College Department of Athletics has announced that 27 student athletes have been named to the 2016-17 Assumption College Women's Swimming and Diving team.
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Sports - 2017 Jan 30

14 Named to Assumption College Women's Basketball Team

The Assumption College Department of Athletics has announced that 14 student athletes have been named to the Assumption College Women's Basketball team.
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Sports - 2017 Jan 30

11 Named to Assumption College Men's Basketball Team

The Assumption College Department of Athletics has announced that 11 student athletes have been named to the 2016-17 Assumption College Men's Basketball team.
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Sports - 2017 Jan 30

Assumption Football Team Reaches NCAA Playoffs, Finishes with Record-Breaking Season

For the second consecutive year, the Assumption College Football team advanced to the NCAA Division II playoffs, capping off an historic season.
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Sports - 2016 Nov 29

Seven Represent Women's Cross Country Team in First-Ever NCAA Championship Appearance

The Assumption College Women's Cross Country team participated in the program's first-ever NCAA Championship appearance on Saturday, Nov. 19, in St. Leo, FL.
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Sports - 2016 Nov 28

99 Named to the Assumption College Football Team

The Assumption College Department of Athletics has announced that 99 student athletes have earned a coveted spot on the 2016-17 Assumption College Football team.
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Sports - 2016 Nov 15

25 Named to the Assumption College Men's Soccer Team

The Assumption College Department of Athletics has announced that 25 student athletes have earned a coveted spot on the 2016-17 Assumption College Men's Soccer team.
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Sports - 2016 Nov 11

29 Earn Coveted Spot of Assumption College Women's Soccer Team

The Assumption College Department of Athletics has announced that 29 student athletes have earned a coveted spot on the 2016-17 Assumption College Women's Soccer team.
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Sports - 2016 Nov 11

20 Named to Assumption College Women's Rowing Team

The Assumption College Department of Athletics has announced that 20 student athletes have earned a coveted spot on the 2016-17 Assumption College Women's Rowing team.
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Sports - 2016 Nov 7

19 Named to the Assumption College Men's Cross Country Team

The Assumption College Department of Athletics has announced that 19 student athletes have earned a coveted spot on the 2016-17 Assumption College Men's Cross Country team.
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Sports - 2016 Nov 4

24 Named to the Assumption College Women's Cross Country Team

The Assumption College Department of Athletics has announced that 24 student athletes have earned a coveted spot on the 2016-17 Assumption College Women's Cross Country team.
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Sports - 2016 Nov 4

26 Named to the Assumption College Field Hockey Team

The Assumption College Department of Athletics has announced that 26 student athletes have earned a coveted spot on the 2016-17 Assumption College Field Hockey team.
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Sports - 2016 Nov 4

10 Named to the Assumption College Men's Golf Team

The Assumption College Department of Athletics has announced that ten student athletes have earned a coveted spot on the 2016-17 Assumption College Men's Golf team.
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Sports - 2016 Nov 2

10 Named to Assumption College Women's Volleyball Team

The Assumption College Department of Athletics has announced the roster for the 2016 Women's Volleyball team.
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Sports - 2016 Nov 2

10 Named to Assumption's 2016 Women's Tennis Team

The Assumption College Department of Athletics has announced that 10 student athletes have earned a coveted spot on the 2016 Assumption College Women's Tennis team.
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Sports - 2016 Nov 2

6 Named to Assumption College Women's Golf Team

The Assumption College Department of Athletics has announced that six student athletes have earned a coveted spot on the 2016-17 Assumption College Women's Golf team.
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Sports - 2016 Nov 2

Twenty-nine Named to Assumption College's 2015-2016 Baseball Team

The Assumption College Department of Athletics has announced that 29 students have earned a spot on the 2015-16 Assumption College Baseball team. "I am extremely excited for our program as we start off the 2016 season," said Mike Rocco, head baseball coach. "The amount of time and effort the guys have put in has been great to see. I am really excited to see what we can do once we start to play games and I think we have the opportunity to be a team in the mix at the end of the season" In 2015, the team saw two of its players named to the Worcester Area All Star Team as well as two players earning Northeast-10 All-Conference recognition. The team will begin the season at the end of February, traveling to the USA Baseball National Training Complex in Cary, North Carolina, where they will take on Mansfield.
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Sports - 2016 Mar 24

Thirty-six Earn Coveted Spot on the Assumption College Men's Lacrosse Team

The Assumption College Department of Athletics has announced that thirty-six students have earned a coveted spot on the 2016 Assumption College Men's Lacrosse Team, which will compete during the Greyhounds' spring season. "I'm very excited about our relatively young team," said head coach Keith Loftis. "They have been extremely coachable and hardworking all year. They come to practice every day with a blue collar mentality and work ethic. It has been a lot of fun coaching them and great to see their individual and collective growth and development. I'm very proud of how this team has come together on and off the field and I am excited about the opportunity to work with them this Spring."
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Sports - 2016 Mar 23

Fourteen Named to Assumption College's Women's Rowing Team

The Assumption College Department of Athletics has announced that fourteen students have earned a spot on the 2015-16 Assumption College Women's Rowing team. "This year we have a small and young team, although the girls we do have are working hard every day," said Aline Seekins, head women's rowing coach. With the way I've see the girls training this winter, I think we will be pleased with the results we see from our races this spring."
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Sports - 2016 Mar 23

Seventy Named to Assumption College's 2015-2016 Track and Field Team

The Assumption College Department of Athletics has announced the roster for the 2015-2016 Assumption College Track and Field team, coached by Stacie Wentz. "I'm really happy with how this program has progressed since arriving here two and a half years ago to restructure the cross country and track program," said Wentz. "This year's team is helping us create a firm foundation for future success. We've had multiple national qualifiers in the last two years and the team is working really hard to put on our program on the map not only in the Northeast region but nationally as well." The track and field team opened its season at the Alden Invitational, which was held at Brown University in Providence, RI. The Assumption College women's track and field team broke two indoor school records as the team began the 2015-2016 on a high note.
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Sports - 2016 Mar 16

Twenty-eight Named to 2015-16 Assumption College Men's Ice Hockey Team

The Assumption College Department of Athletics has announced the roster for the 2015-16 Assumption College men's ice hockey team. The Greyhounds' winter season began on October 31 at Suffolk University. The men's ice hockey team has battled all season and was the runner up of the Worcester City Shootout Championship in November. Throughout the season, several members of the team have earned Northeast-10 Conference Weekly Honors for their performances. Despite their success this season, the men's ice hockey team is still striving for the ultimate goal: an NE-10 Championship title.
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Sports - 2016 Mar 16

Twenty-seven Named to Assumption College's 2015-2016 Swimming and Diving Team

The Assumption College Department of Athletics has announced the roster for the 2015-16 Assumption College Swimming and Diving team. The team will seek to maintain their status as two-time Northeast-10 Champions. "[This year's team is a] fantastic group of women dedicated to their academics and swimming," said Stuart Cromarty, head coach of the swimming and diving team. The swimming and diving team began their season this fall and competed throughout the winter, winning the Worcester City Championships, which were held at Worcester Polytechnic Institute, for the fourth consecutive year. The Assumption College women's swimming and diving team continues to shatter records, such as the three Plourde pool (Assumption's home pool) records beaten by Niamh Morgan and Carylyn Waite on the October 21, 2015 meet against the Le Moyne Dolphins. After winning the NE-10 Championships the past two years, Assumption's swimming and diving team remains a top competitor for a third title this season.
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Sports - 2016 Mar 16

Thirteen named to Assumption College's 2015-2016 Women's Basketball Team

The Assumption College Department of Athletics has announced the roster for the 2015-16 Assumption College Women's Basketball team. The team began its season with a win over Dominican University at the Assumption College Tip-Off Tournament on November 13. "As a team we continue to fight hard each night in the competitive Northeast-10 Conference," said Kerry Phayre, head coach of the women's basketball team. "There is a lot of season left and we hope to continue to build on the successes we have had so far." The women's basketball team competed throughout the winter, receiving votes in the Division II Sports Information Directors of America (D2SIDA) National Poll, and was ranked fourth in the D2SIDA East Region Poll January 16 poll. The Assumption women's basketball team was also honored with the Thomas Jefferson Award for its outstanding community service work with the Chandler Elementary Community School.
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Sports - 2016 Mar 16

Fourteen Named to Assumptio College's 2015-2016 Men's Basketball Team

The Assumption College Department of Athletics has announced the roster of the 2015-16 Assumption College Men's Basketball team. The Greyhounds' winter season, which began with two wins at the Stonehill Tip-Off Classic November 13-14. "It has been a pleasure to work with the men's basketball team this season," said Michael Harding, head coach of Assumption's men's basketball team. The team began the 2015-2016 season on a high note with big wins over Le Moyne College and Saint Michael's College. The Assumption College men's basketball team also supported Reilly Reid for his performance on the court that led to him being named as the Worcester Area College Basketball Association (WACBA) Player of the Week.
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Sports - 2016 Mar 16

Twenty Named to Assumption College's 2015-2016 Softball Team

The Assumption College Department of Athletics has announced the roster of the 2015-16 Assumption College Softball team. The team will compete during the Greyhounds' spring season. "I am really excited about this upcoming spring season," said Katie Bettencourt, Assumption College head softball coach. The team has done a great job adjusting to the new coaching staff and buying into the new systems put in place. They have worked hard and have improved greatly in the off-season and in preseason practices. They are now hitting and throwing the ball harder then ever, and are in overall better shape. I am very excited to see their hard work pay off in the spring." The Assumption softball team qualified for the Northeast-10 Championships in 2015 and is looking to once again make the playoffs this year. Bettencourt, a first-year head coach announced the 2016 softball schedule, which will feature a total of 40 games including 27 Northeast-10 Conference match ups.
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Sports - 2016 Mar 16
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