Bridgewater State Top Stories
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Softball Season Preview
March 04, 2026BRIDGEWATER, Mass. -- The Bridgewater State University softball team put together an impressive finish to the regular season in 2025. -
Baseball Season Preview
March 04, 2026BRIDGEWATER, Mass. -- Since the Massachusetts State Collegiate Athletic Conference began having a baseball tournament in 2001, only one program has won more than two championships in a row.
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Zach Taylor Selected to All-MASCAC Men's Basketball Team
March 03, 2026BRIDGEWATER, Mass. -- After missing most of the 2024-25 Bridgewater State University men's basketball season, Zach Taylor (Quincy, Mass.) was eager to return to the court
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von der Linden, Casey Highlight Bears' All-MASCAC Honorees
March 04, 2026BRIDGEWATER, Mass. -- Bridgewater State University freshman center Emilie von der Linden (Sanbornville, N.H.) has received a pair of Massachusetts State Collegiate Athletic Conference honors.
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Kiara Abrantes Named MASCAC Women's Indoor Track Athlete of the Week
March 03, 2026BRIDGEWATER, Mass. -- For the second straight week and sixth time this season, Bridgewater State University senior Kiara Abrantes has been selected as the Massachusetts State Collegiate Athletic Conference (MASCAC) Women's Indoor Track Athlete of the Week.
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Sophia Fleurent Named MASCAC Women's Lacrosse Defensive Player of the Week
March 02, 2026BRIDGEWATER, Mass. -- Bridgewater State University sophomore midfielder Sophia Fleurent has been selected as the Massachusetts State Collegiate Athletic Conference (MASCAC) Women's Lacrosse Defensive Player of the Week.
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Week Ahead: Monday, Mar. 2 to Sunday, Mar. 8
March 02, 2026BRIDGEWATER, Mass. -- Here's a look at the week ahead (Mar. 2 - Mar. 8) for the Bridgewater State University athletics teams:
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Three Bears Garner All-Region Honors at NCAA Region III Wrestling Championships
March 01, 2026NEW LONDON, Conn. -- Three Bridgewater State University wrestlers earned all-region honors at the NCAA Division III Region One Championships which concluded Sunday.
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McBirney, Pastor Norales Earn All-New England Honors
March 01, 2026BOSTON, Mass. -- Two members of the Bridgewater State University men's indoor track & field team received All-New England recognition on Sunday.
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Abrantes, Inacio, Cass Garner All-New England Honors at DIII New England Indoor Championships
March 01, 2026BOSTON, Mass. -- The Bridgewater State University women's indoor track & field team had five All-New England performances Sunday including a pair of school records by senior Kiara Abrantes (Somerset, Mass.).
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Women's Basketball Falls to Framingham State in MASCAC Title Game, 63-59
March 01, 2026BRIDGEWATER, Mass. -- The top-seeded Bridgewater State University women's basketball team was denied in its bid for back-to-back Massachusetts State Collegiate Athletic Conference tournament championships.
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Three Bears Advance to Day Two of NCAA Regional Championships
February 28, 2026NEW LONDON, Conn. -- Three Bridgewater State University wrestlers advanced to the second day of the NCAA Division III Region One Championships Saturday.
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Simard, Varady Compete on Three-Meter Board at NCAA Regional Championship
February 28, 2026NEW LONDON, Conn. -- Two members of the Bridgewater State University women's swimming & diving team took part in the second day of the NCAA Division III Region Three Diving Championships Saturday.
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Alves Earns All-New England Honors in the Heptathlon
February 28, 2026MEDFORD, Mass. -- Bridgewater State University sophomore Drew Alves (Taunton, Mass.) earned All-New England honors with a record-setting performance at the Division III New England Indoor Track & Field Championships.
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Strong Fourth Quarter Sends Women's Basketball to MASCAC Title Game
February 27, 2026BRIDGEWATER, Mass. -- The Bridgewater State University women's basketball advanced to the MASCAC Tournament championship game for the fifth straight season as the top-seeded Bears used a strong fourth quarter to post an 86-61 semifinal round victory over #6 Anna Maria College on Friday evening at the Tinsley Center.
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Alves in 10th Place After Day One of DIII New England Heptathlon
February 27, 2026MEDFORD, Mass. -- Bridgewater State University sophomore Drew Alves competed in the heptathlon during day one of the Division III New England Championships on Friday at Tufts University.
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Women's Lacrosse Holds Off UNE, 11-9
February 27, 2026BIDDEFORD, Maine -- The Bridgewater State University women's lacrosse team picked up its first win of the season as the Bears held off the University of New England, 11-9, on Friday afternoon at Blue Bolt Field.
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Simard Places Third on One-Meter Board at Diving Regionals, Advances to NCAAs
February 27, 2026NEW LONDON, Conn. – Bridgewater State University senior Cailey Simard (Haverhill, Mass.) placed third out of a field of 27 student-athletes during the one-meter diving competition on Friday afternoon at the 2026 NCAA Division III Region Three Women's Diving Championships hosted by Connecticut College and held at the Lott Natatorium.
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Wrestling Regional Championships Preview
February 26, 2026BRIDGEWATER, Mass. -- Bridgewater State University will have 10 wrestlers taking part in the NCAA Division III Region One (formerly Northeast) Championships in New London, Conn., this weekend.
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MASCAC Women's Basketball Tournament Preview
February 26, 2026BRIDGEWATER, Mass. -- The Bridgewater State University women's basketball team went from the first days of January until the third week of February without losing a game.
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DIII Northeast/North Region Diving Championships Preview
February 25, 2026BRIDGEWATER, Mass. -- The first time they competed together as teammates was last Nov. 1 in a home women's swimming & diving meet against Wheaton College.
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Men's Basketball Falls to Framingham State in MASCAC Quarterfinals, 87-86
February 25, 2026FRAMINGHAM, Mass. -- The end of the Bridgewater State University men's basketball season came on a basket in the closing seconds Wednesday night.
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Sophie Bradbury Named NEWBA Player of the Week
February 24, 2026BRIDGEWATER, Mass. -- Bridgewater State University junior guard Sophie Bradbury has been selected as the New England Women's Basketball Association (NEWBA) Player of the Week.
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A Legacy of Reliablity
February 24, 2026BRIDGEWATER, Mass. -- He has provided scoring, playmaking, defense and leadership in four seasons with the Bridgewater State University men's basketball team.
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Kevin McBirney Named MASCAC Men's Indoor Track Athlete of the Week
February 24, 2026BRIDGEWATER, Mass. -- For the fourth straight week and sixth time this season, Bridgewater State University graduate student Kevin McBirney has been selected as the Massachusetts State Collegiate Athletic Conference (MASCAC) Men's Indoor Track Athlete of the Week.
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Kiara Abrantes Named MASCAC Women's Indoor Track Athlete of the Week
February 24, 2026BRIDGEWATER, Mass. -- For fifth time this season, Bridgewater State University senior Kiara Abrantes has been selected as the Massachusetts State Collegiate Athletic Conference (MASCAC) Women's Indoor Track Athlete of the Week.
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Savana Malo Named MASCAC Women's Indoor Track & Field Rookie of the Week
February 24, 2026BRIDGEWATER, Mass. -- For the second time this season, Bridgewater State University freshman Savana Malo has been selected as the Massachusetts State Collegiate Athletic Conference (MASCAC) Women's Indoor Track & Field Rookie of the Week.
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MASCAC Men's Basketball Tournament Preview
February 24, 2026BRIDGEWATER, Mass. -- The Bridgewater State University men's basketball team will open the Massachusetts State Collegiate Athletic Conference tournament in the same spot as a year ago.
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Sophie Bradbury Named MASCAC Women's Basketball Player of the Week
February 23, 2026BRIDGEWATER, Mass. -- Bridgewater State University junior guard Sophie Bradbury has been selected as the Massachusetts State Collegiate Athletic Conference (MASCAC) Women's Basketball Player of the Week.
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Emilie von der Linden Named MASCAC Women's Basketball Rookie of the Week
February 23, 2026BRIDGEWATER, Mass. -- For the fifth straight week and seventh time this season, Bridgewater State University freshman center Emilie von der Linden has been selected as the Massachusetts State Collegiate Athletic Conference (MASCAC) Women's Basketball Rookie of the Week.
