Aberdeen, S.D. – On a wintery day from Swisher Field, the Northern State University football team fell to No. 3 Minnesota State in the 105^th Gypsy Days game.  
 
THE QUICK DETAILS
Final Score: NSU 7, MSU 39
Records: NSU 3-3, MSU 6-0
Attendance: 1644
 
HOW IT HAPPENED

• The two teams were scoreless through the first quarter, however the Mavericks broke through just nine seconds into the second on a 26-yard touchdown reception
• Minnesota State extended their lead with two more touchdowns in the half, sitting on top 22-0
• The Mavericks opened the half with their first rushing touchdown with the scoreboard reading 29-0
• Northern answered back mid-way through the third with a 30-yard touchdown reception by Dakota Larson
• MSU added two more touchdowns in the quarter and both teams went scoreless again in the fourth
• Northern tallied 77 yards rushing, 49 yards passing, and 126 yards of total offense
• The Wolves defense held Maverick leading rusher, Nate Gunn to just 69 yards in the contest
• In addition, the Mavericks were only able to convert on 5-of-15 third downs

 
NORTHERN STATE STATISTICAL STANDOUTS

• Hunter Trautman: 49 yards passing, 34 yards rushing, 1 passing touchdown
• Dakota Larson: 43 yards receiving, 1 touchdown, 50 kick return yards
• Chance Olson: 9 tackles
• Jacob Rader: 8 tackles, 2.5 tackles for a loss of 6 yards, 1 interception
• Preston Droessler: 6 solo tackles, 1.0 tackle for a loss, 1 forced fumble
• Jacob Howard: 2 tackles, 1.0 sack for a loss of 7 yards

 
UP NEXT
Northern travels to Wayne State next Saturday. Kick-off is set for 1 p.m. between the Wolves and Wildcats.