The University of North Dakota football team held South Dakota State University in check for one half but stumbled the final two quarters as the Jackrabbits (7-1, 5-0 Missouri Valley Conference) handed the Fighting Hawks (4-3, 3-2 MVC) a 49-35 Missouri Valley Conference loss Saturday in the Alerus Center. No. 20 North Dakota led 21-14 at halftime but was outscored 35-14 in the second half by No. 1 South Dakota State. UND quarterback Tommy Schuster was 27 out of 39 passing for 291 yards and a touchdown, on his way to setting the school record for completions in a career. Running back Tyler Hoosman rushed for 44 yards and a touchdown, while Bo Belquists led UND receivers with six catches for 82 yards and a touchdown. The Fighting Hawks return to play Saturday when they host Abilene Christian University. (Check out more photos from Russ Hons here.)
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