Bridgewater State University - Athletics

Athletics

“Bridgewater State University has a strong athletic tradition.”. They compete at the NCAA Division III Level, BSU also are members of ECAC, MASCAC, Little East, and the NEFC. The intercollegiate athletic program offers 21 varsity teams, including Basketball, Cross Country, Soccer,Swimming and diving, Tennis, Track and field, Baseball, Football, and Wrestling for men. As for the women’s sports teams they include Basketball, Cross Country, Soccer, Swimming and diving, Tennis, Track and field, Field hockey, Lacrosse, Softball, and Volleyball.

BSU’s mascot is Bristaco the Bear, and the school colors are red and white. “For generations of Bridgewater student-athletes, being a Bear has meant being part of a proud tradition built around lessons of teamwork, selflessness and integrity; lessons which have undoubtedly proven invaluable while in college and throughout their later lives.”. Not only does Bridgewater State University offer intercollegiate athletics, but they also provide Intramural athletic programs, and Club sports program. Such as Cheerleading, several dance teams, Men’s Lacrosse, Women’s Rugby, Ultimate Frisbee, Soccer, Basketball, etc. BSU recently renovated the Swanson football field and resurfaced the track.

Bridgewater State University athletic performance has gradually improved over the years. The bears won the Smith Trophy for the best overall Athletic Department in the Massachusetts State College Athletic Conference.

Bsu’s Top Sport Teams:

Football Coach Chuck Denune coached his 7th season as BSU as the head football coach. The Bridgewater Bears ended their season with 7 wins 3 loses. After advancing to the NCAA Division III Tournament in 1999 and 2000, Bridgewater State hosted the 2011 (ECAC) Eastern College Athletic Conference Northeast Bowl and competed against Alfred University at Swenson Field. Unfortunately, the bears lost 41-10 but overall they had a good season.

Woman's Basketball Coach Bridgett Casey coached her 14th season at BSU. “In 2007-2008, Bridgett guided the Bears to a 22-5 (.815) record and the program's first appearance in the NCAA Division III Tournament since the 1985-86 season.” The woman’s basketball team competes in the (ECAC) Eastern College Athletic Conference and the (MASCAC) Massachusetts State College Athletic Conference. The bears started off the season with a 105-60 win against Thomas College. The Bridgewater bears continue their journey through the rest of the season.

Men’s Basketball Joe Farroba is the head coach of the basketball team. “Joe came to Bridgewater State and to the MASCAC as an assistant coach under former BSC Head Coach Mark Champagne in 1986.” Coach Farroba has led the bears to postseason play eight times, including the NCAA Division III Tournament in 1999, 2006, 2009, 2010 and 2011. The men’s basketball team also participates in the (MASCAC) Massachusetts State College Athletic Conference, and the NCAA Division III tournament. The bears start their season with a 67-64 win against Anna Maria College. The rest of the season awaits.

Women’s Lacrosse Paula Habel, was named head women’s lacrosse coach in the summer of 2011. Coach Habel was a former graduate of Bridgewater State University in 2003. Before Coach Habel, Erika Smith had been the head coach for 6 years. The bears Won the NEWLA regular season and tournament titles for the fourth straight season and advanced to the NCAA Division III Tournament last season (2010–2011). This season the lax journey goes on.