VALLEY CITY, N.D. - Valley City State jumped out to an early lead and did not look back in downing Minnesota Morris, 48-0, Saturday night in a non-conference football game in Valley City.

The Vikings scored touchdowns on their first five possessions in gaining a 34-0 first quarter lead on the Cougars. Jake Peterson caught two touchdown passes and Louis Quinones rushed for two.

The Cougar defense held VCSU to just two touchdowns over the remaining 45 minutes. Both of the Vikings' touchdowns were Peterson grabs. He caught six balls for 150 yards and four touchdowns.

Defensively, Joseph Loija led the Cougars with 11 tackles. Nathan Gehlen made nine stops with two tackles for loss and one sack. Offensively, Nathan Sheridan caught four balls for 66 yards.

Minnesota Morris (0-2) opens up UMAC play next Saturday at MacMurray.