November 1 , 2003

Moorhead, Minn. - The Northern State offense did what it does best, racking up 555 total yards and six offensive touchdowns in NSU's 56-27 victory over Minnesota State Moorhead on Saturday afternoon.

The Wolves got on top 14-0 midway through the second quarter on touchdowns by Josh Martin and Ronnie Cruz but the upset-minded Dragons pulled withing a touchdown with 2:47 to play in period two to give the Wolves a 14-7 halftime advantage.

Northern State's Charlie Johnston gave the Wolves some separation on the scoreboard as Toby Korrodi found the sophomore for two third quarter scores to put NSU up 28-7 with 5:17 left in the period.

MSUM would climb back into things, however, as quarterback Jon Frykman threw a touchdown pass at the end of the third and another at the beginning of the fourth to pull the Dragons within 28-20.

NSU answered the MSUM rally on its next drive when Toby Korrodi hit tight end Ben Hanson on a gadget flee-flicker with 10:44 to go in the game.

Moorhead didn't go away, though, as they scored once again with 6:23 to go in the contest to pull within eight at 35-27.

Northern's offense responded as it has done so many times this season with a five play-78 yard drive capped by a 21-yard Ronnie Cruz burst to put the game out of reach, 42-27.

NSU added two interception returns for touchdowns by Jason Carson and Steve Espinoza to polish off the scoring as the Wolves finished the game on the winning end of a 56-27 score.

GAME NOTES:

-Ronnie Cruz paced the Wolf offense with 30 carries for 209 yards and two touchdowns.

-Toby Korrodi threw for 294 yards and four scores on 20-of-43 passing.

-Charles Williams posted a game high 12 tackles including three for a loss.

-Charlie Johnston led the NSU receiving corps with five catches for 67 yards and two touchdowns.

Complete Game Statistics