The RV/21 Bemidji State University Beavers are set to take a trip to Sioux Falls, S.D. Saturday afternoon to take on the RV University of Sioux Falls Cougars. Kickoff is set for 1 p.m. from Bob Young Field and is available on the Beaver Radio Network.

The RV/21 Bemidji State University Beavers travel to Sioux Falls, S.D. this weekend to take on the (RV) University of Sioux Falls Cougars.

The Beavers and Cougars have met just seven times since 1982. The Cougars took game one while the Beavers came back with a vengeance the following year, tying the series 1-1. 42 years later, the Cougars have the series lead, 4-3, but the Beavers have claimed two-straight wins.

Wide receiver Bubba Peters currently sits in first place among all NCAA Division II receivers for receiving touchdowns (7) and fifth in receiving yards (308).

The Beaver offense ranks ninth in the NCAA for fourth down conversion percentage (.844) and first downs offense (64).

The team is also in the top 25 for time of possession (11th), 3rd down conversion pct. (16th), rushing offense (16th), fumbles recovered (25th) and punt returns (25th).

Last week, six Beavers found points for the team, shutting out SMSU 33-0. Jarrett Gronski, Jayden Washington and Antonio Brown each grabbed rushing touchdowns, Sam McGath and Brice Peters combined for two through the air and Joey Prondzinski added three points on point after kicks.

The Beavers are averaging 27 points per game while allowing just 14.67 to their opponents. They also lead opponents with 64 total first downs, 27 rushing, 30 passing and seven from penalties, versus their opponents 45.

Jayden Washington leads the rushing game for the Beavers, averaging 68 yards per game and marking his first touchdown of the season last week.

Sam McGath and Bubba Peters have dominated the airways with seven passing/receiving touchdowns. McGath has totalled 615 yards passing for an average of 205 per game while Peters has grabbed 308 receiving yards for 102.67 yards per game.

Defensively, Colton Hinrichs has been a force for the Beavers, tabbing 23 tackles, nine solo and 14 assisted, with one sack for nine yards.