Coyotes shake off slow start to ground Fighting Hawks [Video]

GRAND FORKS, N.D. (Dakota News Now) – The No. 5-ranked South Dakota football team (8-2, 6-1 MVFC) snapped a 15-game losing streak to the (RV) North Dakota Fighting Hawks (5-6, 2-5 MVFC) and erased an early 14-0 deficit with a 42-36 win in the Alerus Center, marking the first win in Grand Forks since 1985. Aidan Bouman was instrumental in the come-from-behind victory tying his career-high with three passing touchdowns.

Head coach Bob Nielson also tallies his 50th win as the head coach at South Dakota with the win over North Dakota.

For the second time in as many weeks, Charles Pierre Jr.would set a new career-best mark. He ended the day against UND with 173 rushing yards with 117 of those yards coming in the second half. He also added a team-best 75 receiving yards, totaling 248 yards and two touchdowns in the win. Furthermore, Pierre Jr. becomes the first Coyote in the NCAA …