Furious rally falls brief for Jimmies vs. Northern State

Game Recap: Football | 11/15/2025 5:52:00 PM

JAMESTOWN, N.D. — The University of Jamestown soccer crew ended its 2025 season in a blaze of offensive glory Saturday, however a livid fourth-quarter comeback was not sufficient to beat a large deficit in a 46-40 shootout loss to Northern State University at Charlotte & Gordon Hansen Stadium.

The Jimmies (1-9, 1-9 NSIC) entered the ultimate quarter trailing 38-21 however exploded for 19 factors in a dramatic rally that fell simply brief. The Wolves (7-4, 6-4 NSIC) leaned on a robust dashing assault to construct their lead and maintain on for the win.

Jamestown’s offense was a story of two quarterbacks, each of whom discovered success. Starter Cole Hentges was environment friendly, ending 12-of-16 for 78 yards and two first-half touchdowns, each to extensive receiver Erastus Antsino.

In the second half, Nicholas Martinez entered the sport and offered a big spark, accounting for 4 complete touchdowns. Martinez threw for 163 yards and two scores whereas including 76 yards and two extra touchdowns on the bottom.

His heroics fueled the fourth-quarter comeback. Martinez first related with Nate Burke for a 32-yard landing go to open the quarter. After a Northern State rating, Martinez engineered two extra scoring drives within the last 4 minutes. He rushed for a 1-yard landing, and after a profitable onside kick, he hit Ethan Hoffman for a 46-yard landing strike with simply 15 seconds remaining to chop the result in 46-40.

The Wolves, nonetheless, secured the ultimate onside kick try to finish the menace.

Northern State’s offense was a two-headed monster on the bottom, amassing 325 dashing yards. Running again Wyatt Block was the star, carrying the ball 19 occasions for 190 yards and three touchdowns, together with a back-breaking 70-yard landing run simply earlier than halftime. Quarterback Daniel Britt added 105 dashing yards.

The Jimmies’ offense was prolific in its personal proper, totaling 432 yards and changing on 9-of-18 third downs. Running again Zach Hammett led the bottom sport with 85 yards on 18 carries.

Defensively, linebacker Evan Smith led Jamestown with 9 complete tackles. The Jimmies’ go rush was efficient, registering 4 sacks on the day, with Tristan Huse, Dawson Gregg, Ethan Halverson, and John Hulquest every recording one.