2016 Football News
Sam Edouard & Dillon Martin Named Lindy’s Sports Preseason All-Americans
June 09, 2017
SPRINGFIELD, Mass. (June 9, 2017) – Senior offensive lineman Dillon Martin (Ashland, Mass.) of the Western New England University football team has been named a Division III Preseason All-American by Lindy’s Sports in the publication’s 2017 College Football Preview.
N’Dabian, Sihlanick & Camara Named to NFF Hampshire Honor Society
April 05, 2017
SPRINGFIELD, Mass. (April 5, 2017) – Seniors Mohamed Camara (New York, N.Y.), Terrence N’Dabian (Stratford, Conn.) and Robert Sihlanick (Rockaway, N.J.) of the Western New England University football team have been named to the 2017 National Football Foundation (NFF) Hampshire Honor Society, it was announced on Wednesday.
Western New England Places 32 on NEFC Academic All-Conference Team
January 17, 2017
SPRINGFIELD, Mass. (January 17, 2017) – The 2016 New England Football Conference (NEFC) champion Western New England University football team has placed 32 student-athletes on the NEFC’s Academic All-Conference Team, the league announced today.
Golden Bears Ranked No. 21 in Final AFCA Poll
December 19, 2016
SPRINGFIELD, Mass. (December 19, 2016) – For the second consecutive season, Western New England University is ranked in the final edition of the American Football Coaches Association (AFCA) Division III Coaches Poll, which was released today.
Obi Etuka Named Honorable Mention All-American by D3football.com
December 16, 2016
SPRINGFIELD, Mass. (December 16, 2016) – Senior cornerback Obi Etuka (Middletown, Conn.) of the Western New England University football team has been named an Honorable Mention All-American by D3football.com, it was announced this evening.
Obi Etuka Recognized as AFCA Second Team All-American
December 12, 2016
SPRINGFIELD, Mass. (December 12, 2016) – After earning various honors at the conference and regional level, senior cornerback Obi Etuka (Middletown, Conn.) of the Western New England University football team has received national recognition with his selection as an American Football Coaches Association (AFCA) Division III Second Team All-American, it was announced this morning.
Program Record Four Golden Bears Named to D3football.com All-East Region Team
December 06, 2016
SPRINGFIELD, Mass. (December 6, 2016) – A program record four members of the Western New England University football team have been named to the D3football.com All-East Region Team, it was announced last night.
Emery, Etuka & Service Earn New England Football Writers Awards
November 28, 2016
SPRINGFIELD, Mass. (November 28, 2016) – After leading Western New England University to its most successful season in program history, Keith Emery has been named the Division II/Division III Coach of the Year by the New England Football Writers (NEFW). Additionally, senior cornerback Obi Etuka (Middletown, Conn.) and junior quarterback Anthony Service (Lake Ronkonkoma, N.Y.) earned spots on the NEFW DII/DIII All-New England Team for their efforts this fall.
NCAA Tournament: Second Half Comeback Falls Just Short as Saxons Hold off Golden Bears, 30-24
November 26, 2016
ALFRED, N.Y. (November 26, 2016) – Western New England University’s valiant second half comeback effort fell just short as Alfred University held off the Golden Bears to earn a 30-24 victory this afternoon in the second round of the NCAA Division III Football Tournament at Yunevich Stadium.
NCAA Preview: Quarterfinal Berth on the Line as Golden Bears Travel to Alfred on Saturday
November 25, 2016
SPRINGFIELD, Mass. (November 25, 2016) – A berth in the quarterfinal round of the 2016 NCAA Division III Football Tournament will be on the line Saturday afternoon when Western New England University travels to Alfred University for a second round matchup at Yunevich Stadium.
Jolicoeur Earns Final Gold Helmet Award of 2016 Season
November 22, 2016
SPRINGFIELD, Mass. (November 23, 2016) – Western New England University sophomore Kurtis Jolicoeur (Windham, Maine) has been selected as the Division II/III Gold Helmet award winner by the New England Football Writers Association, it was announced yesterday.
No. 23 Western New England Earns First Ever NCAA Tournament Win, Defeating Husson 44-27 in First Round
November 19, 2016
SPRINGFIELD, Mass. (November 19, 2016) – The No. 23 ranked Western New England University football team earned its first ever NCAA Tournament win with a 44-27 victory over Husson (Maine) University this afternoon in first round action at Golden Bear Stadium.
NCAA Preview: Golden Bears Set to Host Husson in First Round Matchup
November 18, 2016
SPRINGFIELD, Mass. (November 18, 2016) – Western New England University is set to make its third appearance in the NCAA Tournament in program history and first at home tomorrow at 12 p.m. when Husson (Maine) University visits Golden Bear Stadium for a first round matchup.
Lebeau Named New England DIII Assistant Coach of the Year by the Gridiron Club of Greater Boston
November 17, 2016
SPRINGFIELD, Mass. (November 17, 2016) – Western New England University offensive coordinator Jason Lebeau has been recognized as the New England Division III Assistant Coach of the Year by the Gridiron Club of Greater Boston, the organization announced today.
Edouard & Emery Earn Major Awards as Western New England Dominates All-NEFC Honors
November 14, 2016
SPRINGFIELD, Mass. (November 15, 2016) – Junior defensive lineman Sam Edouard (Roosevelt, N.Y.) and 12th year head coach Keith Emery earned major yearly awards from the New England Football Conference (NEFC), highlighting Western New England University’s impressive haul of All-NEFC accolades, which were announced today by the league office.
Western New England Breaks into AFCA DIII Coaches’ Poll at No. 23
November 14, 2016
SPRINGFIELD, Mass. (November 14, 2016) – Two days after completing its second consecutive undefeated regular season, Western New England University has earned its first national ranking of 2016, debuting at No. 23 in the American Football Coaches Association (AFCA) Division III Coaches’ Poll.