North Dakota
HIGHLIGHTS: UND scores Alerus Center record 72 points in homecoming win against Murray St.
GRAND FORKS, N.D. (Valley News Live) – The North Dakota Fighting Hawks gave the homecoming crowd a show Saturday afternoon, putting together an explosive and historic performance in a 72-35 victory to open Valley play against Murray St.
The 72 points are the most for a UND team both in the Division I era and in Alerus Center history.
Plus, it is the most points the Flagship U has tallied in a game since Sep. 29, 1928, when North Dakota defeated then-Jamestown College 80-0.
It was back-and-forth early, but Head Coach Bubba Schweigert’s team just kept scoring.
”It just got to be one of those games, our offense really countered,” Schweigert said. “We gave up some big plays, and we were able to come back and hit the big pass to Bo early and run the football.
“72 is pretty odd. This is a different game. I’ve done this a long time, and I’ve never been involved in one like this.”
Next up, North Dakota tries to topple North Dakota State for second season in a row when the two teams tango in the Fargodome Oct. 5 at 2:30 p.m.
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