The Sterling Cup
Named for the town of Sterling which lies halfway between both Universities, the ‘Sterling Cup’ was started back in the 1980’s to build a traditional rivalry between Fitchburg State University and Worcester State University. At the end of the spring season, one school is honored with the coveted Sterling Cup trophy, symbolizing dominant success over the opposing school. One point is awarded to the winner in each of the 16 NCAA sponsored sports, and at the end of the year, the school with the most points is deemed the Sterling Cup Champion.
2021-22 Sterling Cup Results
| Sport | Game-By-Game Results | WSU Points | FSU Points |
| Men's Cross XC* | Worcester State | 1 | 0 |
| Women's XC* | Worcester State | 1 | 0 |
| Football | Worcester State, 38-35 | 1 | 0 |
| Field Hockey | Worcester State, 4-0 | 1 | 0 |
| Men's Soccer | Worcester State, 4-0 | 1 | 0 |
| Women's Soccer | Worcester State, 3-1 | 1 | 0 |
| Volleyball | Worcester State, 3-0 | 1 | 0 |
| Men's Basketball | Worcester State, 2-0 | 1 | 0 |
| Women's Basketball | Worcester State, 2-0 | 1 | 0 |
| Ice Hockey | Tie, 1-1-1 | .5 | .5 |
| Men's Indoor Track* | Fitchburg State | 0 | 1 |
| Women's Indoor Track* | Fitchburg State | 0 | 1 |
| Baseball | Worcesster State, 2-1 | 1 | 0 |
| Women's Lacrosse | Worcester State, 16-8 | 1 | 0 |
| Men's Outdoor Track* | Fitchburg State | 0 | 1 |
| Womens Outdoor Track* | Worcester State | 1 | 0 |
| Softball | Worcester State, 2-0 | 1 | 0 |
| Total | 13.5 | 3.5 | |
*Cross Country along with Indoor and Outdoor Track & Field are computed based upon the better finish at the MASCAC Championships in each season of play.
Sterling Cup History
| Year | Winner | Score |
| 1990-91 | Tie | 4.5-4.5 |
| 1991-92 | Tie | 4.5-4.5 |
| 1992-93 | Worcester State | 5-4 |
| 1993-94 | Tie | 5-5 |
| 1994-95 | Fitchburg State | 6-4 |
| 1996-97 | Worcester State | 7-3 |
| 1997-98 | Worcester State | 6.5-3.5 |
| 1998-99 | Worcester State | 8-1 |
| 1999-00 | Fitchburg State | 6-4 |
| 2000-01 | Worcester State | 8-2 |
| 2001-02 | Worcester State | 7.5-2.5 |
| 2002-03 | Worcester State | 8.5-1.5 |
| 2003-04 | Worcester State | 8-1 |
| 2004-05 | Worcester State | 5.5-3.5 |
| 2005-06 | Worcester State | 5-4 |
| 2006-07 | Fitchburg State | 5.5-3.5 |
| 2007-08 | Tie | 5-5 |
| 2008-09 | Worcester State | 8-2 |
| 2009-10 | Tie | 5-5 |
| 2010-11 | Worcester State | 10-6 |
| 2011-12 | Worcester State | 11.5-3.5 |
| 2012-13 | Worcester State | 12-4 |
| 2013-14 | Worcester State | 13.5-2.5 |
| 2014-15 | Worcester State | 10.0-6.0 |
| 2015-16 | Worcester State | 12.0-4.0 |
| 2016-17 | Worcester State | 12.0-4.0 |
| 2017-18 | Worcester State | 13.0-4.0 |
| 2018-19 | Worcester State | 13.5-3.5 |
| 2019-20 | Worcester State | 9.0-3.0 |
| 2021-22 | Worcester State | 13.5-3.5 |
| Worcester State | ||
| Leads All-Time | ||
| 22-3-5 |