NCAA Release
INDIANAPOLIS – NCAA Division II today announced regular-season nationally televised football games that will be carried on ESPN3, WatchESPN and the American Sports Network, after the division entered a three-year agreement in 2015 to deliver DII athletics events. For the first time in Northern State University history, the Wolves will be featured in the game of the week versus Southwest Minnesota State on Saturday September 10
th on ESPN3.
The 6 p.m. match-up between the Wolves and the Mustangs will be the second annual Northern State University Ag Bowl, sponsored by InsuraCrop. The telecast will be distributed through the WatchESPN App and ESPN3. NSU and Southwest Minnesota State last faced off in the fall of 2014, where the Wolves came away with a 46-43 victory. The Wolves are 22-10-2 all-time versus the Mustangs.
"WE are very excited to be selected as a nationally televised "Game of the Week" for NCAA Division II," explained Director of Athletics,
Josh Moon. "This speaks to the amazing fan/community support we receive at NSU and it is great to see the NCAA is taking notice. Our goal will be to have the largest crowd in Swisher Field history and create an electric atmosphere on September 10th. Being on ESPN3 helps showcase the entire University on a national level, and this game will help us continue to spread the good news about NSU!"
For fans in attendance, the second annual Ag Bowl will feature a multitude of family friendly events throughout the day, including many promotions involving agriculture partners from around the area. There will be a Wolves Club tailgate with free food for Wolves Club members, and more exciting activities will be announced later this summer.
About ESPN3
ESPN3 is ESPN's live multi-screen sports network, a destination that delivers thousands of exclusive sports events annually. It is accessible on computers, smartphones, tablets and connected devices through WatchESPN. The network is currently available nationwide at no additional cost to fans who receive their high-speed Internet connection or video subscription from an affiliated service provider. It is also available at no cost to U.S. college students and U.S.-based military personnel via computers, smartphones and tablets connected to on-campus educational and on-base military broadband and Wi-Fi networks.
About the Ag Bowl and InsuraCrop
In 2015, Northern State University Athletics and InsuraCrop partnered for the first Ag Bowl to highlight the agricultural community in Northeastern South Dakota and the Aberdeen Area. The Wolves defeated MSU Moorhead 48-26 in the inaugural game back on October 10 from Swisher Field.
With InsuraCrop's combined experience of over 40 years, they are the experts in your field. Just as experience in farming is important, having experience in crop insurance is a critical asset. Crop insurance is an ever-changing landscape. With their knowledge and personalized service, Greg Wieker and Rich Bachmeier know how to adapt to these changes and provide a plan designed with your operation in mind. By meeting with you face-to-face at your farm, they can walk you through the four types of crop insurance – Crop-Hail, Multiple Peril Crop Insurance, Livestock Risk Protection and Livestock Gross Margin – ensuring you will make the right decisions that will benefit you and your business.
