ARCATA, Calif. - It's been 47 years since the Lumberjack football program had a postseason win, and it was worth the wait. No. 11 Humboldt State defeated No. 24 Augustana 45-31 Saturday in Redwood Bowl.

The Green and Gold improved to 10-1 and will advance to face No. 1 seed Northwest Missouri State on Saturday, Nov. 28. The Bearcats will play host after earning a first-round bye.

Despite no first-half offensive touchdowns for the Vikings, the score was knotted 17-17 at the half. HSU dominated the second half and scored 14 points in each quarter to capture the first round victory.

Augustana scored the game's first points as return man Jason Greenway took the opening kick 99 yards for a touchdown. It was Greenway's third kickoff return for a score this season.

The Jacks answered with a full-on aerial attack. Quarterback Robert Webber connected with receiver and fellow Corona, Calif., native Chase Krivashei twice in the end zone over the next three offensive possessions.

After a Webber interception, the Vikings went back to work on offense. Kicker Lucas Wainman capped a six-play, 33-yard drive with a 19-yard field goal to pull Augustana within four, 14-10, with under 8 minutes remaining in the half.

On the following drive, HSU was bogged down in its own end and an errant snap went into the end zone. Nate Winter recovered the ball for an Augustana score and the visitors recaptured the lead, 17-14.

The Jacks quickly answered to regain the momentum. Webber orchestrated an eight-play, 65-yard drive that was highlighted by a 31-yard strike to receiver Marquis Deadwiler. Deadwiler finished the game with a season-high nine catches for 166 yards.

If the first half was all about the passing game, then the second half was clinic for the HSU rushing attack. During the Jacks second drive of the half, running back and Harlon Hill Trophy nominee Ja'Quan Gardner broke three long runs of 17, 8 and 9 yards. HSU punctuated the drive with a second touchdown pass to Deadwiler from 37 yards out.

A Ronnie Hicks interception set the Green and Gold offense back in business 9 seconds later. Gardner ran for 40 yards on the scoring drive, and Webber hooked up with Krivashei for the third time to put the Jacks ahead 31-17.

Heid and the Vikings were far from throwing in the towel. Augustana scored on the next drive as running back CJ Ham rumbled into the end zone from the 1-yard line.

Gardner went to work on the subsequent possession. He ran for 48 yards on seven carries, including a 13-yard touchdown scamper. With 12:25 remaining in the game HSU held a 38-24 advantage.

Augustana found the end zone eight plays later. Heid fired an 8-yard touchdown pass to CJ Ham to pull the Vikings within one score.

Another Gardner touchdown run and a Cameron Buell interception in the closing minutes sealed the victory for HSU. He

Gardner shattered the Great Northwest Athletic Conference single-season rushing record held by Terrell Watson with his 246-yard rushing performance. The Ceres, Calif., native has compiled 2,242 rushing yards this season, 89 yards more than the previous mark.

Saturday's win made history in more ways than one. HSU broke GNAC records for total yards (707), total plays (103) and first downs (45).

Webber completed 34-of-43 passes for 460 yards and four touchdowns in the win.

Krivashei broke the Redwood Bowl single-game record held by Dustin Creager since 2004 for with 18 receptions. He finished the game with a season-high 221 receiving yards and three touchdowns.