Recap
Senior quarterback Michael Pina threw for 325 yards in a 30-19 loss to Western New England Saturday afternoon in Commonwealth Coast Conference (CCC) football action at Golden Bear Stadium.
 
Sophomore Hunter Ferreira and senior Tony Martignoli each caught eight passes for 86 and 66 yards, respectively, while Ferreira and sophomore Terrance Harris each caught a touchdown pass for the Bison (3-2, 1-1 CCC). Nichols outgained the Golden Bears 383-348 and caused a pair of turnovers.
 
Junior Earl Jones racked up a career-high nine tackles (five solo) while sophomore and reigning CCC Player of the Week Joe Cox also racked up nine (five solo) and also returned an interception 21 yards.
 
The Bison trailed 20-9 at the break as senior Alex Santiago booted a 29-yard field goal and Harris caught a three-yard TD reception from Harris that capped a four-play, 77-yard drive – highlighted by a 47-yard catch and run by Pina to Harris.
 
Nichols trailed 30-9 in the fourth before Ferreira polished off an eight-play, 75-yard drive with a 27-yard touchdown reception. The Golden Bears took a safety late in the fourth to account for the final two Nichols points.
 
Three things you need to know...
            -The last time a Nichols-Western New England contest was within 13 points was a 35-31 win by the Golden Bears on November 6, 2004.
            -Martignoli now has 114 career receptions, which is 11 shy of third-place on the program's all-time list. Dave Sokolnicki is third with 125 receptions.
            -Pina's 325 yards surpassed his previous high at NC of 256, set back on September 22 of last season against Alfred State.
 
Next game
Saturday, October 12 vs Becker, 12:00 p.m.