Dean Football Falls to UMass Dartmouth 62-14 in their Final Road Game of 2026
DARTMOUTH, MA – Dean Football traveled to the South Coast on Saturday afternoon to take on UMass Dartmouth in a MASCAC Week 9 matchup. The Bulldogs fell to 1-7 on the season after suffering a 62-14 defeat to the Corsairs.
Going into this game, both teams were looking to bounce back after losing their last matchup.
UMass Dartmouth took a 14-0 lead on two rushing touchdowns by first-year RB Jayden Dyer. On the ensuing drive, Dean QB Chris Donahue connected with WR Jomar Lopes on a 50/50 ball; Lopes took it in for a 44-yard passing touchdown, cutting the lead to 7.
UMass Dartmouth then capitalized offensively with 2 rushing touchdowns and a receiving touchdown just before the half. The Bulldogs trailed 42-7 entering halftime.
To start the second half, the Corsairs added another touchdown on the board off a 64-yard QB keeper from Logan Gelinas.
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Next drive, Dean marched down the field on a 9-play, 75-yard drive, capped off by a Tay Sholtz 5-yard touchdown pass.
As UMass Dartmouth was trying to milk out the clock, LB Aviren Chitpaseuth punched the ball out from Antione Williams, the first turnover of the game for either side. Dean ended up forcing a punt on the ensuing drive.
The Corsairs tacked on two more touchdowns in the fourth quarter to seal their third win of the season.
Final Stats:
Passing Leader: Chris Donahue: 27/33, 214 YDS, 2 TD
Rushing Leaders: Cam Holloman: 1 RUSH, 14 YDS | Darrion Kimball: 6 RUSH, 12 YDS | Adam Chisari: 3 RUSH, 8 YDS
Receiving Leaders: Tay Sholtz: 10 REC, 88 YDS, 1 TD | Jomar Lopes: 7 REC, 84 YDS, 1 TD.
The next game for the Bulldogs is at home this Saturday against Framingham State and Dean will celebrate Senior Day before the kickoff at noon.
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