Wayne, Neb. – The Northern State University football team suffered their first loss of the 2022 season on Saturday evening at Wayne State. Northern tallied six points in the contest, but was unable to score offensively outside of a field goal.
THE QUICK DETAILS
Final Score: NSU 6, WSC 0
Records: NSU 1-1, WSC 2-0
Attendance: 1649
HOW IT HAPPENED
- The Wolves tallied three points apiece in both the first and third quarters, via field goal
- Payton Eue recorded a 34-yard score in the first and 33-yard score in the third
- Wayne State notched field goals of their own in the first and third, as well as the difference making touchdown in the second
- Northern had four more first downs than Wayne in the contest, however four turnovers led to the Wolves demise
- In total, NSU tallied 116 yards rushing and a game high 148 yards passing, averaging 3.5 yards per career and 8.2 yards per catch
- The NSU offense suffered three interceptions and one lost fumble, completing 4-of-14 third down attempts and just 2-of-5 red zone chances
- Each team recorded two sacks and Northern went 2-of-4 in field goal attempts
- Michael Bonds threw for 142 yards, completing 15-of-27 attempts with two interceptions
- Isaiah Cherrier ran for 58 yards, averaging 4.8 yards per carry, with a 12-yard long
- Ben Noland led the receivers with 42 total yards and five receptions
- Ian Marshall, Luke Chuol, and Jordan Hillesheim combined for the two Northern State sacks, while Ar'Shon Willis and Trey King led the defense with six tackles each
- Eue went 2-for-4 in field goals, missing a 32 and 31 yard attempt in the second and fourth
- Luke Gunderson led the returners with 41 total yards on two kick returns
NORTHERN STATE STATISTICAL STANDOUTS
UP NEXT
The Wolves return to Dacotah Bank Stadium on September 17
th versus Minnesota State. Kick-off is set for 6 p.m. versus the Mavericks. For a full list of game day promotions
CLICK HERE. Fans are also reminded that all game day information and protocols are posted on the
Dacotah Bank Stadium homepage.
