Marauders Top Wolves For Second
Straight Year At Dome

November 10, 2007
MINNEAPOLIS, Minn. - (By Tom Carothers with contribution from Melissa Wolf) - A botched punt play gave the University of Mary a lead and the Marauders' passing game made sure it would stick as U-Mary defeated Northern State University 37-13 at the NSIC/Merchants Bank Metrodome Football Classic on Saturday afternoon. Full Story

Wolves Metrodome Classic Game To Be
Broadcast On FSN North

November 7, 2007
ST PAUL, Minn. - The Northern Sun Conference office has announced today that the Northern State University vs. the University of Mary football game on Saturday, November 10, at 12:00 p.m. will be aired on Fox Sports Net North. The game will be aired tape delayed on FSN North on Monday, November 12 at 7:00 p.m. Full Story

Ellingson Ties School Record, Named
NSIC Player of the Week

November 5, 2007
ST. PAUL, Minn. - Northern State quarterback Eric Ellingson tied a Northern State single game record with six touchdown passes in a 55-35 win over Upper Iowa on Saturday afternoon. In addition, Ellingson ran for two touchdowns, setting his game touchdown mark at eight. For his performance, he has been named Northern Sun Conference Offensive Player of the Week. Full Story

 

 

 

Northern Puts On Show In Home Finale

November 3, 2007
ABERDEEN, S.D. - The Wolves pulled out the stops in their final 2007 Swisher Field appearance, posting eight touchdowns with 506 yards of offense in a 55-35 win over Upper Iowa. The defense recovered four UIU fumbles while the NSU rushing game marked a season high 214 yards of offense. The Wolves will play their final game of the season next weekend at the NSIC Metrodome Classic against the University of Mary. Full Story

"Take A Kid To The Game"

October 30, 2007
ABERDEEN, S.D. - The Northern State football team has set a date for its annual NCAA Football Take A Kid to the Game day for Saturday, November 3, where the Wolves will host Upper Iowa University at 1:00 pm at Swisher Field. Area youth 15 and under are invited to attend this special even and receive a free ticket with the purchase of a full-priced adult ticket. Youth will have the opportunity to experience the college game-day atmosphere and some exciting action as they watch the Wolves compete for a win over the Peacocks. Full Release

Preciado Preserves Win, Named Player of the Week

October 29, 2007
ST. PAUL, Minn. - Northern State linebacker Mike Preciado had a game-saving play in the final seconds of the Wolves' 21-20 win over MSU Moorhead last week and has been NSIC Special Teams Player of the Week. This is the second consecutive week that NSU has had a special teams player named NSIC Player of the Week. Full Story

 

 

Mike Preciado blocked the Dragon field goal with just seconds remaining in the game, saving the NSU win

Wolves Pull Off Comeback Win Over Dragons

October 27, 2007
ABERDEEN, S.D. - There were huge shifts in momentum for the Northern State football team late in the game against MSU Moorhead on Saturday afternoon. The lead in the game changed three times before the Wolves' special teams blocked a Dragons field goal and recovered the ball as the game clock expired and Northern earned the 21-20 win. Full Story

Parrott Shines On Special Teams

October 22, 2007
ST. PAUL, Minn. - Northern State kicker Thomas Parrott has been named NSIC Special Teams Player of the Week by the Northern Sun Intercollegiate office. Parrott was responsible for ten of NSU's 52 points in the Wolves' 52-9 win against Minnesota, Crookston on Saturday. Parrott connected of 7-of-7 PAT attempts and hit a 23-yard field goal. The Wolves are 3-5 overall and are tied for fourth in the NSIC with a 3-3 mark. They host MSU Moorhead in the 2007 Shrine Game this Saturday at 2:30 pm. Full Release

Thomas Parrott connected on seven PATs and kicked a 23-yard field goal against UMC (File Photo)

An Offensive Spectacular In Eagles Slaughter

October 20, 2007
CROOKSTON, Minn. - The Northern State football team posted a season high seven touchdowns in a 52-9 slaughter of the Golden Eagles of Minnesota, Crookston Saturday afternoon. The Wolves scored in each quarter and had 640 yards of offense while holding UMC to 185 total yards. The Wolves improve to 3-5 overall and 3-3 in the NSIC while UMC falls to 1-6 overall and 0-6 NSIC. Full Story

Warriors Continue Streak

October 13, 2007
WINONA, Minn. - The Winona State Warriors (6-1, 5-0 NSIC) extended their winning streak over the Northern State football team (2-5, 2-3 NSIC) to eight games with a 49-20 win on Saturday afternoon. This also marks WSU's 29th consecutive home NSIC win. Full Story

Wildcats Nip Wolves For 26-24 Win

October 6, 2007
ABERDEEN, S.D. - A fourth quarter safety was the difference in a tight Gypsy Days game that resulted in a 26-24 win for Wayne State College Saturday afternoon in front of 5,390 fans. The teams battled for the decision all game, but the Wildcats defense held the Wolves to less than 200 yards of offense to separate themselves in league standings, improving to 3-3 overall and 3-1 in the NSIC. Northern is now 2-4 overall and 2-2 in the NSIC. Full Story

NCAA To Webcast Gypsy Days Game Live

October 5, 2007
ABERDEEN, S.D. - The Northern State vs. Wayne State (Neb.) football game at Swisher Field over Gypsy Days weekend was chosen as one of 15 NCAA Division II games to be webcast live by the NCAA this year. Watch the FREE broadcast at NCAAsports.com/dii starting at 2:30 pm on Oct. 6.

Beavers Tilt Wolves 35-7

September 29, 2007
BEMIDJI, Minn. - The Northern State Wolves (2-3, 2-1) dropped their first game in the NSIC this weekend, losing to Bemidji State (4-1, 3-0) 35-7. The Wolves' defense hung tough and forced only field goal attempts when BSU reached the red zone early on, but the Beavers continued to push and took the game 35-7. Full Story

Eric Ellingson completed 23-of-30 passes and threw 3 TDs against the Mustangs (File Photo)

Offense Thrives In Win Over Mustangs

September 22, 2007
MARSHALL, Minn. - The levy that had been holding back the Northern State football team (2-2, 2-0) from scoring finally broke in Saturday's road game against Southwest Minnesota State (1-3, 1-1 NSIC) as the Wolves scored four touchdowns in a 31-27 win. The win is the 16th straight for NSU over the Mustangs and the second straight NSU win of the season. Full Story

Fourth Quarter Drive Gives NSU The Win

September 15, 2007
ABERDEEN, S.D.. - A 30-yard Brian Jark pass reception and the scrambling work of NSU quarterback Eric Ellingson gave the Wolves (1-2, 1-0 NSIC) their first win of the season, a 15-9 NSIC win over Concordia-St. Paul (1-2, 0-1 NSIC). The Wolves made their move in the final three minutes of the game to take back the lead. NSU heads to Marshall, Minn. for continued NSIC action next Saturday, with the game time slated for 1:00 pm. Full Story

Vikings Foil Wolves Opener

September 8, 2007
ABERDEEN, S.D.. - The Augustana Vikings overcame a 14-16 halftime deficit to take a 37-16 win over the Northern State football team Saturday evening at Swisher Field. The Wolves scored two touchdowns in the first half after picking off an interception and recovering an AC fumble. With the loss, NSU falls to 0-2 on the season before entering NSIC play. Augie improves to 2-1. Full Story

 

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