The #2 ranked N. Dakota State proved too much for the Dukes. Interesting because both teams seem similar with a strong running game and strong defense. However, I felt that they had a better game plan than us. They stacked the box and made it more difficult for us to run and for whatever reason we didn't do that and they were able be more productive running the ball. In the end, we fell 26-14.
The first half was hard fought as it should have gone to halftime tied at seven as we scored right before the half. However, the ensuing kickoff was mishit and sailed out of bounds and gave NDSU the ball at the Dukes 49. From there, the Bison went to the air to move quickly into field goal range. Their kicker hit a career-long field goal from 53 yards out as time expired, and the home squad went into the locker room with a 10-7 advantage. That was a huge momentum changer.
The second half was just NDSU making a couple of more plays than us and pulling out the win.
A solid season but one that I had hoped would continue a few weeks longer. It's a young team so I expect to be better next season.
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