'Jacks Fall Short at North Dakota State
9/8/2007 12:00:00 AM | Football
Sept. 8, 2007
FARGO, N.D. - The Stephen F. Austin Lumberjack football team dropped a heartbreaker Saturday night in Fargo, N.D. SFA came up on the short end of a 28-19 decision against No. 4 North Dakota State in the Fargo Dome. The shorthanded `Jacks fall to 0-2 on the season, while NDSU wins its season opener for the ninth straight season.
The Lumberjacks recorded 333 yards of total offense, including 137 yards on the ground, but the Bison offense was too strong Saturday night. NDSU finished the game with 580 yards of total offense, but it wasn't all smiles for the Bison offensive unit. The Lumberjacks forced North Dakota State into five turnovers, including four interceptions from defending Great West Conference Player of the Year Steve Walker, who threw four picks all of last season.
Senior quarterback Danny Southall carried the load for SFA. He completed 18-of-33 passes for 196 yards. He also led the team with 20 carries for 82 yards, including a long of 26.
Sophomore Contrevious Parks recorded his first start in the SFA secondary and led the team with 12 tackles. Redshirt freshman Terrance Nurse added 10 stops.
The `Jacks will take a week off before returning to the field Saturday Sept. 22, to host Western Illinois. The game against the Leathernecks is slated to begin at 6 p.m. from Homer Bryce Stadium.
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