2022 MASCAC Football News

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UMass Dartmouth's Robichaud Retires, Sylvester Promoted to Lead the Corsairs
UMass Dartmouth's Robichaud Retires, Sylvester Promoted to Lead the Corsairs

University of Massachusetts Dartmouth Director of Athletics & Recreation, Lori Hendricks, announced the retirement of Head Football Coach Mark Robichaud and the appointment of Josh Sylvester as the fourth head coach of the Corsair football program.

1,220 Student-Athletes Earn Spot on Fall/Winter 2022 MASCAC All-Academic Team
1,220 Student-Athletes Earn Spot on Fall/Winter 2022 MASCAC All-Academic Team

A total of 1,220 student-athletes have been honored by the Massachusetts State Collegiate Athletic Conference with selection to the league’s Fall/Winter 2022 All-Academic team that was released earlier today by Commissioner Angela Baumann.

Fitchburg State Names Zachary Shaw Head Football Coach
Fitchburg State Names Zachary Shaw Head Football Coach

Zachary Shaw has been hired by Fitchburg State University as the head coach of the Falcons' football program and athletics recruiting coordinator as announced by Matthew Burke, Senior Director of Athletics and Recreation on Monday morning. Shaw was most recently the offensive coordinator at Elmhurst University.

Castleton University to Join MASCAC Football in 2024
Castleton University to Join MASCAC Football in 2024

The Massachusetts State Collegiate Athletic Conference (MASCAC) is pleased to announce the addition of Castleton University as an affiliate member of the conference in football beginning in 2024.

MASCAC 2022 Fall Recap Video
MASCAC 2022 Fall Recap Video

As the fall 2022 semester comes to an end, we look back on the amazing fall season and all the exciting moments for cross country, football. men's golf, soccer and volleyball.

10 MASCAC Student-Athletes Named to D3football.com All-Region One Team
10 MASCAC Student-Athletes Named to D3football.com All-Region One Team

10 MASCAC football student-athletes have been selected to the 2022 D3football.com All-Region One Team.

55 MASCAC Student-Athletes Named to the 2022 Fall Sportsmanship Teams
55 MASCAC Student-Athletes Named to the 2022 Fall Sportsmanship Teams

55 Massachusetts State Collegiate Athletic Conference (MASCAC) student-athletes have been recognized for their outstanding sportsmanship as members of the 2022 Fall Sportsmanship Team.

Westfield State Leads in 2022-23 Smith Cup Standings
Westfield State Leads in 2022-23 Smith Cup Standings

Westfield State has the slight lead after the fall season in the Howard C. Smith Cup standings. The Smith Cup is awarded annually to the member institution which compiles the most points based on the placement of each of its programs competing in the league championship sports.

Seven MASCAC Student-Athletes Earn New England Football Writers All New England Honors
Seven MASCAC Student-Athletes Earn New England Football Writers All New England Honors

Seven student-athletes from the MASCAC were named to the New England Football Writers (NEFW) All New England team as was announced by the organization yesterday.

Bridgewater State Defeats Catholic in DIII New England Football Bowl
Bridgewater State Defeats Catholic in DIII New England Football Bowl

Senior quarterback James Cahoon earned Most Valuable Player honors to lead the Bridgewater State University football team to a 34-24 New England Bowl victory over visiting Catholic University on Saturday afternoon at Swenson Field.

Plymouth State Comes From Behind to Win DIII New England Football Bowl
Plymouth State Comes From Behind to Win DIII New England Football Bowl

Senior Manny Sanchez rushed for 131 yards and a touchdown to take home Most Valuable Player honors as Plymouth State University rallied from a 20-0 deficit to top Husson University, 21-20, in the New England Bowl at Dr. John W. Winkin Sports Complex on Saturday.

UMass Dartmouth Ends Season with Defeat to #10 Ithaca in NCAA Tournament
UMass Dartmouth Ends Season with Defeat to #10 Ithaca in NCAA Tournament

The historic 2022 season came to end for the University of Massachusetts Dartmouth football team at Ithaca College, 63-20, in the first round of the NCAA Tournament.

MASCAC Student-Athlete Spotlight: Thanos Boulukos, Plymouth State Football
MASCAC Student-Athlete Spotlight: Thanos Boulukos, Plymouth State Football

Each week, the MASCAC will interview one of the amazing student-athletes from around the conference in the MASCAC Student-Athlete Spotlight series. This week's interview is with Thanos Boulukos of Plymouth State football.

UMass Dartmouth’s Aviles-Santos, Bridgewater State’s Silvia Named MASCAC Football Offensive and Defensive Player of the Year,  Headline 2022 MASCAC Football All-Conference Team
UMass Dartmouth’s Aviles-Santos, Bridgewater State’s Silvia Named MASCAC Football Offensive and Defensive Player of the Year, Headline 2022 MASCAC Football All-Conference Team

UMass Dartmouth’s Dante Aviles-Santos and Bridgewater State’s Steven Silvia are the 2022 MASCAC Football Offensive and Defensive Player of the Year and headline the 2022 MASCAC All-Conference teams as voted on by the coaches from around the league.

UMass Dartmouth's Dante Aviles-Santos Named Recipient of New England Football Writers College Division Season Gold Helmet Award
UMass Dartmouth's Dante Aviles-Santos Named Recipient of New England Football Writers College Division Season Gold Helmet Award

University of Massachusetts Dartmouth quarterback Dante Aviles-Santos has been named recipient of the New England Football Writers College Division season Gold Helmet award presented to the most valuable player in Divisions II and III. The award will be presented at the New England Football Writers Captains and Awards Banquet on Thursday, December 8, at the Sheraton Framingham (Mass.) Hotel and Conference Center.

MASCAC Football Fan Play of the Week - Week 11
MASCAC Football Fan Play of the Week - Week 11

The MASCAC Football Play-of-the-Week highlights the top plays from each conference game of the weekend, and asks fans to vote on their favorite.