Area College Football Roundup: Worcester State stuns Bridgewater in wild comeback

Worcester State stunned Bridgewater State 35-34 after a dramatic comeback, rallying from a 34-7 fourth-quarter deficit and spoiling Bridgewater’s Homecoming. M.J. Bakaysa connected with James Azzinaro for a 16-yard touchdown with 1:04 left, then senior tight end Aidan Breen caught a two-point conversion pass from senior running back Jermaine Norfleet Jr. to secure the lead. Worcester benefited from two fourth-quarter turnovers and even blocked a field goal during the final 11 minutes, 35 seconds. Bakaysa threw for 243 yards; Lance Williams led with 8 catches for 118 yards. Cam Goodrich recorded 11 tackles for Worcester. Other results included Holy Cross 41, William & Mary 14; and Assumption 29, Bentley 27, decided by a stopped two-point attempt by Owen Fitzgerald.