SIOUX FALLS, S.D. – The No. 21/22 Augustana Vikings stay on the road and head to Mankato, Minnesota, for a noon matchup against No. 3/4 Minnesota State on Saturday. 

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Scouting the Enemy
In their 44-9 victory over Southwest Minnesota State, the Mavericks threw for 291 yards and ran for 170 yards for a total offense of 461 yards. Three players recorded 29 total passing attempts, including Mitchell Thompson going 9-for-13 for 127 yards, one touchdown, and throwing two interceptions. Maximus Sims went 6-for-10 with 119 yards, two touchdowns, and took one sack. Sam Backer gained 63 yards on 10 attempts. Carter Henderson ran for 54 yards on eight attempts, scoring two touchdowns for the Mavericks. Lebarion Gilmore received four passes for 82 yards and two touchdowns. Ishmael Emmanuel-Holloway had the other touchdown for Minnesota State-Mankato on four receptions for 82 yards. 

Defensively, Jamal Spiyee led the Mavericks with six tackles and one interception returned for 20 yards. Jacob Daulton and Wyatt Osterbauer were next with five tackles, and each recorded one sack. Seven other Mavericks also recorded a sack. 

Weekend Rewind
In the Vikings' 31-24 thrilling win over Northern State, the offense totaled 508 yards. Gunnar Hensley threw for 316 yards, completing 22-for-38 of his passes and one touchdown. Breylon Blount ran for 165 yards on 20 attempts, scoring one touchdown. Hensley and Max Carlson both added a rushing touchdown. Klayton Sattler also scored a touchdown on 82 yards and five receptions. Cody Oswald led in reception yards with 129 on seven attempts. 

The Vikings had a big defensive stand in the fourth quarter. The defense was led by Kael Ryan with seven tackles and the interception to end the game. Alex Belongia and Tyler Birn were next with five tackles, and Birn added one sack for a loss of 14 yards.