Northern State fell 31-24 to Augustana after a back-and-forth game swung in the Vikings’ favor with the only touchdown of the fourth quarter. Wolves running back Hank Kraft set a school single-game rushing record, but Northern couldn’t answer Augustana’s late score.

By the Numbers
  • Final score: Augustana 31, Northern State 24.
  • Kraft rushed for 329 yards and two touchdowns on 24 carries, averaging 13.7 yards per carry.
  • Northern totaled 528 yards of offense, including 333 rushing yards; Augustana also surpassed 500 total yards.
  • Northern State is 6-3 overall and 5-3 in the NSIC; Augustana is 7-2 and 6-2.
Yes, But

Northern generated explosive plays and took a 24-21 lead in the third quarter. Its defense also limited Augustana to 1-of-8 on third down, but the Vikings scored the decisive touchdown in the fourth and sealed the win with an interception in the final minute.

What’s Next

Northern State travels to face Minot State on Saturday, Nov. 7, with kickoff scheduled for 1 p.m.

Bottom Line

Kraft’s record-setting performance couldn’t overcome Augustana’s late finish, leaving Northern State needing a road win to rebound next week.