GRAND FORKS, N.D. (Interstat) — North Dakota defeated Murray State 55-28 on Saturday at the Alerus Center in an NCAA Football Championship Division game. The Fighting Hawks scored 24 points in the first quarter and 28 in the second to take control. The Racers scored 28 points overall. Jerry Kaminski powered North Dakota, completing 18 of 24 passes for 186 yards and three touchdowns while rushing 10 times for 98 yards and a score and catching a 12-yard pass. Jim Ogle passed for 65 yards and a touchdown for Murray State. Baxter Wright passed for 80 yards and ran for 14. Tyler Erkman made four tackles. Victor Kyatt punted six times for 229 yards. Braden Mohr added five tackles and a sack. Jonnie Wiltshire had five tackles and a quarterback hurry. Ethan Boll recorded eight tackles. Cameron Weir had five catches for 35 yards and returned three punts for 71 yards with two scores. Nathan Hromadka caught four passes for 38 yards and a touchdown. Deng Deng had four catches for 79 yards. Charles Langama ran eight times for 106 yards and two touchdowns.