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Sioux Falls, S.D. – (RV) Northern State University football fell to No. 5 Augustana, 27-14, Saturday afternoon at Kirkeby-Over Stadium in NSIC football action. The first half saw solid defense play from both squads with the two teams entering the locker room with Augustana leading 13-7. The Vikings were able to score in each of the four quarters leading to victory, despite the Wolves holding them under their season average for points scored.
THE QUICK DETAILS
Final Score: NSU 14, AU 27
Records: NSU 6-3 (5-3 NSIC), AU 9-0 (8-0 NSIC)
Attendance: 2767
HOW IT HAPPENED
- Augustana took a 3-0 lead with a 46-yard field goal in the first quarter and tacked on their first touchdown of the game and a 49-yard field goal in the second
- Northern State responded late in the half when Daniel Britt connected with DJ Smith for a 30-yard touchdown, capping a 12-play, 78-yard drive
- Augustana added a pair of touchdowns in the third and fourth extending their lead to 27-7
- Northern State closed the gap with an 18-yard touchdown pass from Brock Bagozzi to Richard Prescott at 1:51 in the fourth, however the 13-point deficit was difficult to overcome with under two minutes to play
- The Wolves finished with 305 total yards, including 129 rushing and 176 passing, while the Vikings tallied 409 yards, of which 221 were rushing and 188 were passing
- The NSU offensive line did not give up a sack in the contest and assisted with a completion rate at 50.0%
- Northern State's defense recorded 57 total tackles, six tackles for loss, and two sacks; holding Augustana to 5-of-12 on third down and 0-of-1 on fourth down
- Javonnee Szymanski led the team with a season high 13 tackles, including 12 solo stops, and a forced fumble
- Cooper Logan followed close behind with 11 tackles and a fumble recovery, marking his second straight contest with double figure tackles
- The Wolves two solo sacks came via Max Van Landingham for six yards and Gabriel Lindeman for three yards
- Wyatt Block paced the rushing attack with 76 yards on 17 carries with a 23-yard long and added 36 yards receiving
- Zach Jorgensen led seven receivers with a catch in the contest, notching 41 yards
- Brock Bagozzi threw for 95 yards and a touchdown, while Daniel Britt passed for 81 yards and a touchdown and rushed for 45
- Jeremy Caruso made two PATs and averaged 41.0 yards per kickoff, while Jackson Isakson averaged 34.6 yards punting with a 47-yard long
NORTHERN STATE STATISTICAL STANDOUTS
- Daniel Britt: 8-of-13 passing for 81 yards, 1 touchdown, 45 yards rushing
- Wyatt Block: 76 yards rushing, 36 yards receiving
- Javonnee Szymanski: 13 tackles (12 solo), 1 tackle for loss, 1 forced fumble
- Cooper Logan: 11 tackles (9 solo), 1 fumble recovery, 1 pass breakup
- Max Van Landingham: 3 tackles, 1 sack, 1 tackle for loss, 1 quarterback hurry
BEYOND THE BOX SCORE
- The Wolves forced and recovered a fumble in the third quarter, stopping a promising Augustana drive
- NSU limited Augustana to 188 passing yards and forced the Vikings to settle for two field goals in the first half
UP NEXT
Northern returns to the confines of Dacotah Bank Stadium next Saturday, November 8 for the final regular season home contest. The Wolves will host Minot State in a 2 p.m. kickoff. Tailgating and stadium information can be found
HERE.
