Athletics |
Released: 10/27/2009
WAHPETON, N.D. – (October 23, 2009) – In a game marked by poor field conditions, the North Dakota State College of Science football team fell 10-7 to Ellsworth Community College, the 12th ranked team in the nation.
Ellsworth took the lead in the first quarter on a rushing touchdown. NDSCS scored courtesy of a Brian Miller touchdown to tie the game at seven. A Panther field goal in the second quarter gave ECC the lead, 10-7.
Due to technical difficulties, there are no stats available for this game.
With the loss, the Wildcats fell to 5-4 on the year, and 3-4 in Midwest Football Conference play. They will host Iowa Central CC on Saturday at 1 p.m. The winner will move on to the playoffs, starting November 7, at Ellsworth Community College.
NDSCS is a two-year, comprehensive, residential college with its main campus located in Wahpeton, N.D., and a second site, referred to as the Skills and Technology Training Center, located in Fargo, N.D. NDSCS offers degrees, certificates, and diplomas in over 80 academic options in traditional career and technical studies as well as the liberal arts. The college also offers a variety of Distance Education courses. Approximately 95% of graduates from its technical programs find jobs in their chosen fields.
Unlike most two-year colleges, NDSCS boasts a university atmosphere for its students, complete with residence halls, 35 affiliated clubs and organizations, music groups, theater productions, intercollegiate athletics, intramural athletics, and numerous social activities. For more information, visit www.ndscs.edu.
