Minot State pulls away from Northern State in fourth

Minot, N.D. (Northern State) -– The Northern State University football team recorded touchdowns in the second and third quarters, however fell to Minot State on Saturday in NSIC road action.

THE QUICK DETAILS
Final Score: NSU 14, MiSU 17
Records: NSU 0-3 (0-2 NSIC), MiSU 3-0 (2-0 NSIC)
Attendance: 3514

HOW IT HAPPENED

• The Beavers put themselves on the board scoring a 23-yard field goal with three seconds left
• Northern answered just before the 2-minute warning of the first half with an 11-yard pass from Daniel Britt to Tanner Branson
• The two teams traded scores in the third with Minot notching a 38-yard field goal at 7:36 and Northern responding with a 38-yard rushing touchdown by Britt
• The Wolves held a 14-6 lead; however, the Beavers tied the game as the third quarter wound down on a 44-yard rush and 2-point conversion
• Minot State sealed their victory with 1:46 left in regulation on a 25-yard field goal
• NSU recorded 159 yards rushing, 84 yards passing, and 243 yards of total offense; averaging a game high 5.5 yards per rush
• The Wolves offense struggled to find a rhythm on late downs going 2-of-10 on third down and 0-for-1 on fourth
• Britt led the offense with 84 yards passing, completing 12-of-16 attempts, and rushed for a season high 110 yards, averaging 8.5 yards per carry
• Ty Wiley was the leading receiver for NSU, recording 43 yards on four receptions
• The Northern defense saw four players record double digit tackles and numerous with season and carry highs
• Jake Adams led the defensive attack with 20 total tackles, including 2.5 tackles for a loss
• Elijah Jopp and Logan Grossinger followed with 13 and 12 tackles respectively, while Lynden Williams added ten
• Charlie Larson tallied the team’s lone sack for a loss of ten Minot State yards
• Tom Ellard punted for 195 total yards, averaging 48.8 yards per punt with a 56 yard long, while Jeremy Caruso tallied 190 yards on kickoffs, averaging 63.3 yards per kick

NORTHERN STATE STATISTICAL STANDOUTS
Daniel Britt : 110 yards rushing, 1 rushing touchdown, 84 yards passing, 1 passing touchdown,
Jake Adams : 20 tackles, 8 solo tackles, 2.5 tackles for a loss
Tom Ellard : 195 yards punting, 48.8 yards per punt, 56-yard long

UP NEXT
The Wolves continue their road trip next Saturday at Augustana. Kick-off is set for 1 p.m. in Sioux Falls.

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