• Podcast: Bucking the odds
    April 20, 2018
    In an April with a lot of news, we're hoping for some even bigger news -- an NFL draft pick. Wesley offensive lineman Matthew Gono is a prime candidate and we sit down with him, as well as coaches from F&M and Occidental. That plus Pat and Keith discuss what's brewing at Mary Hardin-Baylor, Thomas More and more.
  • Mount Ida closing up shop
    April 06, 2018
    Mount Ida announced it is ceasing operations this spring, leaving student-athletes scrambling to transfer weeks before the end of the school year, and leaving at least nine opponents hanging with a late open date. More on D3sports.com.
  • Big-play magic for Mount Ida
    November 08, 2017
    When you have a defensive back putting up two scores and a quarterback channeling a new offense to three passing touchdowns, it shows that things are clicking. That kind of big-play extravaganza won Mount Ida their matchup on Saturday.
  • New England conferences team up for bowl series
    August 30, 2016
    The ECFC, MASCAC, NEFC and NEWMAC will be pulling out of the ECAC's postseason bowls and creating their own postseason game this season.
  • ECFC gains two members
    January 27, 2016
    The Eastern Collegiate Football Conference looks as if it will be able to retain its automatic bid after it added two new schools, one of which isn't even a provisional member of Division III as of yet.
  • Sheehan Throws First Career Touchdown in Loss to Pride
    September 19, 2015
    NEWTON, Mass. – Freshman quarterback Jack Sheehan (St. Petersburg, Fla.) tossed the first touchdown of his collegiate career, but it was not enough to help Mount Ida College beat visiting Springfield College, who defeated the Mustangs 38-10 on Saturday afternoon in non-conference football action at Alumni Field.
  • Still playing meaningful games
    November 11, 2014
    Husson and Mount Ida, along with MIT and Framingham State, are still playing meaningful games but they are in very different situations.
  • D-Day around the Northeast
    November 04, 2014
    The elements helped, but there were plenty of strong defensive performances in the Northeast this past weekend.
  • Mustangs Smother Becker, Move to 4-1 in the Conference
    November 01, 2014
    NEWTON, Mass. – A dominant defensive performance that included nine sacks, in cold and rainy conditions, helped Mount Ida collect a 22-0 shutout victory over Becker College in Eastern Collegiate Football Conference (ECFC) action on Saturday afternoon at Alumni Field.
  • Mustangs Pound Ball Early, Hold On for ECFC Victory
    October 18, 2014
    NEWTON, Mass. – Four rushing touchdowns in the first half and four interceptions on the day helped Mount Ida College beat Castleton State 26-21 in Eastern Collegiate Football Conference (ECFC) action on Saturday afternoon at Alumni Field.
  • Mustangs Can’t Sustain, Run with Springfield
    September 20, 2014
    Springfield, Mass. – Mount Ida led 10-7 after one quarter, but was outscored 40-6 over the final three quarters and fell 47-16 to hosts Springfield College in non-conference football action on Saturday afternoon at Stagg Field.
  • Late Touchdown Sinks Mustangs Comeback Hopes
    September 13, 2014
    PLYMOUTH, N.H. – Mount Ida fought back from a 14-point deficit to tie Plymouth State at 24 on Saturday in non-conference football action at Currier Field, but saw the Panthers score with 23 seconds remaining to send them to a 30-24 loss, their second straight to start the 2014 season.
  • Mustangs Unable to Capitalize in Opener vs Corsairs
    September 05, 2014
    NEWTON, Mass. – Trailing by a touchdown heading into the fourth quarter, Mount Ida made several big plays to give themselves a chance to level the score in Friday night’s opening game of the 2014 football season at Alumni Field. The Mustangs were unable to cash in on the turnovers they forced, however, and suffered a 21-14 defeat at the hands of the UMass Dartmouth Corsairs.
  • Mount Ida Football Knocks off Husson in Season Finale
    November 16, 2013
    BANGOR, Maine – A stalwart defensive effort helped Mount Ida defeat Husson 6-0 on Saturday afternoon to finish their 2013 football season with a record of 5-5, including a 4-3 mark in the Eastern Collegiate Football Conference (ECFC).
  • Cadets Double Up Mustangs on Senior Day
    November 02, 2013
    NEWTON, Mass. – Mount Ida College honored 13 members of their football team on Saturday who were playing in their final home game while wearing the Green and White. Despite the emotional proceedings and the strong home crowd at Alumni Field, the Mustangs fell 38-19 to Eastern Collegiate Football Conference (ECFC) rival Norwich University.
  • Mustangs Rally, Hold Off Becker for Third Straight Victory
    October 26, 2013
    LEICESTER, Mass.- Mount Ida running back Chris McNally (Bourne, Mass.) rushed for 142 yards and two touchdowns to power the Mustangs to a 36-25 win over Becker College in Eastern Collegiate Football Conference action Saturday afternoon at Alumni Field. The win ups the Mustangs record to 4-2 (3-1 ECFC), while the Hawks fall to 1-6 (0-4 ECFC).
  • Mustangs Outslug Amcats in Offensive-Minded Affair
    October 19, 2013
    NEWTON, Mass. – Mount Ida used a balance offensive attack and racked up over 500 yards of offense on Saturday as they scored a 56-34 victory over Eastern Collegiate Football Conference (ECFC) opponents Anna Maria at Alumni Field.
  • Mustangs Rush Past Castleton 39-17, Even Conference Mark
    October 12, 2013
    CASTLETON, Vt. - Mount Ida scored points in all four quarters, including a 16-0 fourth quarter to put the game out of reach as they defeated Castleton State 37-19 on Saturday in Eastern Collegiate Football Conference (ECFC) action at Spartan Stadium.
  • Brilliant Defensive Effort Comes Up Just Short on Homecoming
    October 05, 2013
    NEWTON, Mass. – Facing a team that was averaging over 35 points a game, Mount Ida held the Gallaudet Bison to just 7 points on Saturday afternoon and also recovered three fumbles and made three fourth down stops.
  • Stingy Springfield Defense Shuts out Mount Ida, 41-0
    September 21, 2013
    NEWTON, Mass. – Springfield College collected seven sacks, forced three fumbles, and got a defensive score in a 41-0 victory over Mount Ida in non-conference football on Saturday afternoon at Alumni Field.
  • Panthers Rush Past Mustangs to Spoil Home Opener
    September 14, 2013
    NEWTON, MA – Mount Ida came from thirteen points down to tie Plymouth State at 20 on Saturday afternoon at Alumni Field, but the Panthers scored four rushing touchdowns and handed Mount Ida a 37-26 defeat in the 2013 home opener.
  • Mustangs Come From Behind, Hold Off UMass Dartmouth in Football Opener
    September 06, 2013
    DARTMOUTH, Mass. – Mount Ida erased a 12-0 deficit and scored two touchdowns in the third quarter to defeat UMass Dartmouth 21-20 in non-conference football action and the first game for each time on Friday night at Cressy Field.
  • Inside Mount Ida's victory
    November 13, 2012
    There was a wild celebration at midfield at Spartan Stadium after Mount Ida had beaten Castleton State. But that didn't distract the Mustangs from thoughts of some little fans back home.
  • ON SENIOR DAY, MUSTANGS ROUTH HAWKS IN 55-7 ECFC VICTORY
    October 27, 2012
    On senior day, the Mount Ida College football program broke the all-time record for wins in a season (7) with a 55-7 romping over visiting Becker College in Eastern Collegiate Football Conference (ECFC) action Saturday afternoon on a picture perfect day on the gridiron at Alumni Field.....
  • FOOTBALL STUNS VISITING NORWICH WITH 36-32 ECFC WIN
    September 29, 2012
    For the second time since 1999 through 15 meetings, the Mount Ida College football team defeated visiting Eastern Collegiate Football Conference (ECFC) rival Norwich University winning 36-32 Saturday afternoon on Alumni Field in Newton, Massachusetts.
  • DROSENDAHL HAS HUGE DAY, MUSTANGS FALL SHORT TO PRIDE
    September 15, 2012
    Mount Ida College football senior quarterback Scott Drosendahl (East Aurora, NY/East Aurora) launched five touchdown passes going 21-30 through the air for 280 yards, but it wasn't enough as the Mustangs dropped their first loss of the season to hosting non-league foe Springfield College Saturday afternoon falling 49-42 on Amos Alonzo Stagg Field......
  • HEMMANN LIGHTS THE NIGHT IN 2012 SEASON OPENER
    August 31, 2012
    Friday, August 31, 2012 (Newton, MasschWith 1:39 remaining in the fourth quarter of play, Mount Ida College football senior kicker Bobby Hemmann (Newington, CT/Newington) converted a 47 yard field goal attempt propelling the Mustangs to a 24-21 non-conference victory over visiting UMASS-Darmouth Friday evening in the 2012 season opener in Newton, Massachusetts.....
  • BUNCH, MUSTANGS SPEAR SPARTANS WITH 54-34 ECFC WIN
    November 12, 2011
    On senior day, Mount Ida College football senior running back Johrone Bunch (Meriden, CT/F.T. Maloney) haunted visiting Eastern Collegiate Football Conference (ECFC) member Castleton State College with 219 rushing yards and four touchdowns en route to a 54-34 league victory Saturday afternoon on a blustery day in Newton, Massachusetts.....
  • MOUNT IDA FOOTBALL STYMIES BISON WITH 28-12 ECFC WIN
    November 05, 2011
    Behind a stellar individual performance by senior running back Johrone Bunch (Meriden, CT/F.T. Maloney), the Mount Ida College football team captured their second consecutive Eastern Collegiate Football Conference (ECFC) victory over visiting Gallaudet University Saturday afternoon by a score of 28-12 on a chilly but clear day in Newton, Massachusetts......
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