Vikings Struggle in Loss at Dickinson State

DICKINSON, ND (NewsDakota.com)  After tearing up week after week of offensive football, the Vikings struggled in Dickinson Saturday, dropping a 24-3 loss to Dickinson State. Averaging over 400 yards of total offense this season, the Viking offense had their hands on the ball a handful of times early in the second half trailing by two scores, but could not sustain a drive to cut the lead.  Meanwhile, the Viking defense struggled again, allowing 268 rushing yards and 425 yards of total offense. Dickinson State took their first two drives 14 plays and 17 plays, respectively, for scoring drives of 70 and 93 yards to take a 14-0 lead in the early second quarter. Valley City State would drive to the Bluehawk 16 late in the first half, but would fail to score after an attempt on fourth-and-five, and the half would end with Dickinson State leading by two scores. The teams would trade field goals, with the Vikings getting on the board with a 37-yard kick from Walker Brondos, but Dickinson State