NDSCS Wildcats Attempt to Avenge Last Season’s Championship Game Defeat at Home This Saturday

NDSCS vs DuPage
09-15-2023

The North Dakota State College of Science Wildcats football team will host (from Glen Ellyn, Illinois) College of DuPage – the same team that defeated NDSCS in last season’s NJCAA Division III Championship Game, 14-12 – a game hosted by College of DuPage.

DuPage is ranked #1 in NJCAA Division III rankings. NDSCS is ranked #2.

DuPage is the current two-time National Champion.

Both teams come into this matchup currently undefeated. DuPage’s first three games were vs. Ellsworth Community College (17-10), Rochester Community & Technical College (24-21), and at home vs. Hocking College, a 45-0 victory.

NDSCS defeated University of Jamestown JV 36-14 in their opener, beat Minnesota West Community & Technical College 29-9, and then topped M-State 30-14 this past weekend in Fergus Falls.

The NDSCS Wildcats are currently averaging an impressive 410 yards of Total Offense Per Game and 226 Yards Rushing Per Game.

In last year’s Championship Game, DuPage won 14-12 with a dominating rushing attack of its own (167 yards) and by having a huge advantage in Time Of Possession. The Chaparrals took a 14-6 lead into the 4th Quarter and then held the ball for all but two plays of the game’s final 9:04 of playing time.

Join us:

Time: This Saturday — 1 p.m. Kickoff

Location: Frank Vertin Field at Earl “Skip” Bute Alumni Stadium, Wahpeton, ND

Tickets: Available at gate only

Listen Live: KBMW AM 1450 or B92.7 FM

Live Video: YouTube.com/NDSCSathletics

 

Go Wildcats!