Aberdeen, S.D. – The Northern State football team fell 36-34 to Bemidji State in a match-up of NSIC North Division contenders. The back and forth action lasted right until the final play as the Wolves saw their final pass get intercepted at the goal line.
 
THE QUICK DETAILS
Final Score: NSU 34, BSU 36
Records: NSU 7-3, BSU 8-2
Attendance: 4,127
 
HOW IT HAPPENED

• Bemidji State opened the scoring in the first quarter with a four yard touchdown pass from Brandon Alt to Dhel Duncan-Busby to go up 7-0
• Following a punt on their first possession, Northern State used a quick three play drive and 48 yard pass from Hunter Trautman to Vance Barnes to even the score at seven with 5:58 remaining in the first quarter
• The Beavers capped off the scoring in the first quarter with a nine play, 75 yard drive resulting in a 15 yard touchdown pass from Alt to Brendan Beaulieu, Sam McGath then rushed for the 2-point conversion
• With 8:20 remaining in the second quarter, Dewaylon Ingram broke the single season record for touchdown receptions with 12 off a 15 yard pass from Trautman to get back within one point
• The first big play of the game for the Northern defense came with 2:11 remaining in the first half as Chance Olson intercepted a pass from Alt at the goal line and proceeded to make a 100 yard interception return for a touchdown to take the lead 21-15
• BSU took a 22-21 lead into halftime following a five yard pass from Alt to Malik Williams
• The Wolves recorded the only score in the third quarter when Brett Brenton scored on a three yard run to put Northern State back in front 28-22
• Bemidji State scored 14 unanswered in the fourth quarter on a three yard touchdown pass from Alt to Duncan-Busby and a three yard rush by Makaio Harn
• Northern State would pull within two on a 47 yard touchdown pass from Trautman to Ben Noland, however the 2-point conversion attempt was no good
• Following a failed on-side kick attempt and a Bemidji punt, the Wolves had one last opportunity as Trautman heaved a pass from midfield to the goal line, however Jake West ripped the ball away from Ingram at the last moment to seal a 36-34 win for the Beavers

NORTHERN STATE STATISTICAL STANDOUTS

• Hunter Trautman: 22-44 passing, 416 passing yards, 3 passing touchdowns
• Brett Brenton: 14 rushing attempts, 51 rushing yards, 1 rushing touchdown
• Dewaylon Ingram: 9 receptions, 122 receiving yards, 1 receiving touchdown
• Chance Olson: 10 total tackles, 2 interceptions, 1 interception return for touchdown
• Hunter Hansen: 15 total tackles, 7 solo tackles

UP NEXT
Northern State will close regular season action next week with another high profile North Division match-up at Minnesota Duluth. Kickoff between the Wolves and Bulldogs is set for 1 p.m. from James S. Malosky Stadium in Duluth.