{"id":180015,"date":"2019-09-14T22:06:45","date_gmt":"2019-09-15T03:06:45","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/csinewsnow.com\/?p=180015"},"modified":"2019-09-14T22:22:10","modified_gmt":"2019-09-15T03:22:10","slug":"vikings-crush-minn-morris-saturday","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/csinewsnow.com\/?p=180015","title":{"rendered":"VCSU Vikings crush Minn Morris Sat"},"content":{"rendered":"

MORRIS, MINN. (VCSU<\/a>)\u2013 Valley City State racked up 67 points and 533 yards of offense Saturday night as the Viking football team cruised to a 67-7 win at the University of Minnesota-Morris.<\/p>\n

The Vikings led 23-0 after the first quarter, 39-0 at halftime and 60-0 after three quarters Saturday.<\/p>\n

\"\"Valley City State improves to 2-1 overall this season, bouncing back in a big way after suffering their first loss\u00a0last week. The Vikings now have a bye week before opening conference play Sept. 28 with their homecoming game against Dakota State University.<\/p>\n

VCSU’s defense was dominant Saturday, allowing just 109 yards of total offense to Minnesota-Morris. Dustin Kasowski<\/a> had a first-quarter sack for a safety to give the Vikings a 9-0 lead, and Dakota Johnson<\/a> returned an interception 23 yards for a touchdown to end the first quarter and put VCSU ahead 23-0. The defense finished with two interceptions, two sacks and seven total tackles for loss.<\/p>\n

Offensively, the Vikings gained 305 yards on the ground and passed for 228 yards. Louis Quinones<\/a>, who entered the day leading the NAIA in rushing yards, gained 156 yards on 14 carries and also scored three touchdowns. Starting quarterback Jalen Pfeifer<\/a> rushed for 28 yards and two touchdowns and also went 15-for-19 through the air for 199 yards and a score. Backup quarterback Mack Jones<\/a> rushed for 68 yards and a touchdown on five carries. Ireland Franklin<\/a> also added a late touchdown on the ground.<\/p>\n

Jacob Gottenborg<\/a>, Caid Combs<\/a> and Kellen Kessler<\/a> each had three catches, and Sean Beilke<\/a> hauled in two passes \u2013 including a 28-yard touchdown in the third quarter.<\/p>\n

Sal Avila<\/a> totaled seven tackles, including 1.5 tackles for loss. Marshaun Jones<\/a> had five tackles and 1.5 tackles for loss. Both Jahidi West<\/a> and Doniaj Smelker<\/a> finished with\u00a0four tackles, while Dakota Johnson<\/a> and Hunter Olson<\/a> each had an interception.<\/p>\n

Valley City State is now 11-2 in night games since 2013, including 2-0 so far this season and 6-0 since 2016. The Vikings will play one more night game this year on Oct. 12 at Presentation College.<\/p>\n

Up next:<\/strong> Valley City State has a bye week before starting conference play Sept. 28 during VCSU Homecoming Week. The Vikings host Dakota State that day to start a run of seven straight conference games. Kickoff is set for 2 p.m. in Valley City.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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