Jaren Alves Named to D3football.com Team of the Week

BRIDGEWATER, Mass. -- Bridgewater State University senior cornerback Jaren Alves has been selected to the D3football.com Team of the Week for week four of the 2022 season.

Alves recorded a career-high three interceptions to go along with four tackles (one solo) and a pass breakup in the Bears’ 40- 27 MASCAC win on the road over Western Connecticut State University. The Bears turned his first two interceptions into points on a touchdown and field goal. Alves fourth quarter interception helped fend off the Wolves comeback bid.

Through four games this season, Alves has three interceptions to go along with 16 tackles (11 solo) with one tackle for loss and a pass breakup. The East Providence, Rhode Island native currently leads the MASCAC in interceptions.

In 35 games over four seasons with the Bears, Alves has recorded eight interceptions, including one for a touchdown, as well as 104 tackles (70 solo), 5.5 tackles for loss, 38 passes defended and one forced fumble.

Earlies this week, Alves was named the MASCAC Football Defensive Player of the Week.

The BSU football team is currently 1-3 on the season and 1-1 in the MASCAC. The Bears welcome Fitchburg State University to Swenson Field on Saturday for Homecoming. Kickoff is slated for four o’clock.

Notes: The Bears have earned D3football.com Team of the Week honors 33 times since 2001, including four sets of offensive linemen. Alves' teammates Ben McMahon (2019), Brendan Albert (2021) and Steven Silvia (2021) are among the Bears' past honorees.

BSU All-Time D3football.com Team of the Week selections (PDF)