Area College Football Roundup: Worcester State stuns Bridgewater in wild comeback
Saturday's local college football roundup includes Worcester State rallies for wild comeback, HC wins 2nd straight, Assumption holds on and more.
Worcester State stunned Bridgewater State in a thrilling homecoming game, overcoming a 34-7 fourth quarter deficit with a dramatic 35-34 victory. M.J. Bakaysa's 16-yard touchdown pass connected with James Azzinaro with 1:04 remaining in regulation, and later senior tight end Aidan Breen hit a 2-point conversion from senior running back Jermaine Norfleet Jr., sealing the win.
Worcester State capitalized on two fourth-quarter turnovers and blocked a field goal to mount the improbable comeback over the final 11 minutes and 35 seconds. Bridgewater State had led 35-7 early in the fourth quarter before Worcester State rallied with an 11-yard touchdown run by Sy Air James, followed by Norfleet Jr.'s two scoring plays.
Worcester State's defense also played a crucial role, forcing a fumble recovered by Griffin Metcalf and blocking a key kick. James Azzinaro led the way for Worcester State with 243 passing yards and was targeted by Bakaysa eight times.
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