Bears Take First Place AGAIN

October 29, 2026

Hi guys,

The Bridgewater State Bears are now in first place in the MASCAC football standings. They pulled off a dramatic, last-minute touchdown drive and two-point conversion to seal a come-from-behind victory at UMass Dartmouth, 29-26. It was another total team victory, and it puts them in control of first place with two games remaining.

Full article: https://www.bsubears.com/sports/fball/2026-27/releases/20261024t9wsg7

Upcoming Games

  • Saturday, Oct. 31: Home vs. Fitchburg State, noon kickoff
  • Saturday, Nov. 14: Cranberry Bowl at Mazzaferro Field vs. MMA, 12:00 p.m. (following a bye week)

Let’s not look past Fitchburg State, but win or lose that one, BSU will still have to beat MMA in the Cranberry Bowl. With two weeks to go, it would be great to see as many alums as possible at that game.

Join Us for the 47th Cranberry Bowl

When: Saturday, November 14, 2026

Where: Coach Peter Mazzaferro Field, Edward C. Swenson Athletic Complex

Tent opens at 11 a.m., game starts at 12 p.m.

  • $30.00 per person
  • Includes tailgate buffet and one drink, cash bar thereafter (21+)

The university started this tradition in 2020, providing a food and beverage tent with a cash bar for football alumni and guests in the end zone.

REGISTER HERE

Remembering Sam Scola

Unfortunately, with all the positive things going on for the football team, I have very sad news. Sam Scola, a football alum who played slot receiver from 1976-1979 and was a Martin T. Rizzo Scholarship Award winner, has passed away. Sam wasn’t a big man, but for those of us who knew him, we’d all agree pound for pound he was one of the toughest. Sam proved that to everyone in his battle against cancer, which he had beaten for a while but succumbed to in the end. May he rest in peace.

Obituary information for Salvatore R. Scola: campbellfuneral.com/obituaries/Salvatore-R-Scola?obId=49989828

Thank you,

Bill Nixon
508-889-2305
billnixon33@comcast.net