WINONA, Minn. -- The Beavers made a late charge, but to no avail, as Minot State fell 13-7 to Winona State on the road Saturday afternoon in the season finale for both teams.
The Warriors improved to 5-6 on the year and 5-5 in Northern Sun Intercollegiate Conference play, while the Beavers fell to 1-10 overall and 1-9 in conference matchups.
Myles West led all Beavers rushers with 85 yards in the contest, picking up 5.3 yards per carry. Erik Palmquist also added 45 yards on the ground, averaging 9 yards per carry.
Palmquist reeled in one catch for 23 yards.
Carson Chrisman led the Minot State defensive effort, totaling eight tackles, one interception, and one recovered fumble. Sean Pugh-Sykora added five tackles, 1.5 tackles for loss, and one sack, and Carson Cayko added 10 tackle, including 1.5 tackles for a loss giving him 28 in his career, a new all-time Minot State record breaking the mark of 27 set by Chad Marshall, who played from 2009-13.
The Beavers won the turnover battle in Saturday's game, forcing two turnovers while avoiding any giveaways.
Defensively, Minot State held up fairly well against the Winona State passing attack, holding the Warriors to 186 yards through the air.
How It Happened
After Winona State opened up a 13-0 lead, Minot State got on the board with 7:21 left in the fourth quarter on a 4-yard touchdown run by Sam Buckhanan to narrow the margin to 13-7. Neither team scored again in the game.
Game Notes
» Winona State outgained Minot State 436-180 in the contest.
» Minot State won the turnover battle 2-0 after intercepting one pass and recovering one fumble.
» Minot State converted 2 of 12 third downs while Winona State was successful on 4 of 14.
» The Beavers had four players with more than eight tackles in the ballgame led by Carson Cayko, who had 10.
» Minot State allowed just 13 points in six Winona State trips to the red zone.
» Minot State forced one red zone turnover in the contest.
» Cole Stenstrom led the Warriors passing attack, completing 13 of his 24 attempts for 186 yards.
» Kaleb Skelly was Winona State's leading receiver with 85 yards.
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