TOWSON, Md. – North Dakota State finished its non-conference football schedule with a 35-7 road victory over Towson on Saturday, Sept. 18, before a crowd of 9,109 at Johnny Unitas Stadium.
 
Jackson Hankey made a team-high seven tackles, Will Mostaert recorded two of NDSU's five sacks, and Brayden Thomas scored on a safety as the Bison defense held Towson to less than 100 yards through the first three quarters.
 
Christian Watson caught three passes for 79 yards including a 67-yard touchdown on NDSU's fourth offensive play of the game. Quarterback Quincy Patterson finished 6 of 11 for 165 yards passing.
 
Dominic Gonnella led nine NDSU ball carriers with 13 carries for 92 yards. Patterson, Hunter Luepke, Jalen Bussey and TaMerik Williams all scored touchdowns for the Bison.
 
NDSU rushed for 328 yards and averaged 7.1 yards per carry. The Bison finished the game with a 493-200 advantage in total offense while holding Towson to 2 of 14 on third down.
 
North Dakota State (3-0) is scheduled to play its Missouri Valley Football Conference opener Saturday, Oct. 2, at North Dakota. The Fighting Hawks improved to 2-1 with a 38-0 home victory over Drake.