WATCH: The Bison Media Zone Postgame Show vs. Southern Illinois
Nov. 13—CARBONDALE, Ill. — North Dakota State scored the first 14 points of the fourth quarter to surge past Southern Illinois en route to a 21-18 victory Saturday in Missouri Valley Football Conference play before 4,575 fans at Saluki Stadium.
The Bison (8-2, 6-1 MVFC) have won three consecutive games, including back-to-back road contests.
Bison running back TaMerik Williams rushed for a 3-yard TD that gave NDSU a 21-10 lead with 4 minutes, 40 seconds to play in the fourth quarter for what proved to be the game-winning score. The Salukis led 10-7 entering the final 15 minutes.
NDSU hosts the University of North Dakota at 2:30 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 19, at Gate City Bank Field at the Fargodome to close out the regular season.
WDAY's Dom Izzo and Forum reporter Jeff Kolpack broke down NDSU's road victory at Southern Illinois.
View the analysis below:
