n a tightly contested matchup, the Pittsburgh Maulers eked out a victory against the Michigan Panthers with a final score of 19-7. This USFL game was played in Pittsburgh and has significant implications for both teams as they now share a 3-6 record in the league standings.
Michigan Panthers
Offense
Michigan Panthers had a slow start as they failed to put any points on the board in the first half. However, in the third quarter, the Panthers found a glimmer of hope when QB Josh Love completed a 32-yard touchdown pass to TE Cole Hikutini. Love ended the day with 19 completions on 33 attempts for 233 yards but was also intercepted 4 times.
The running game of the Panthers couldn’t establish much, with RB Stevie Scott III leading the way with just 25 yards on 9 carries. WR AJ Richardson was the top receiver with 5 receptions for 99 yards.
Defense
On the defensive side, Garrett Marino was a standout with 5 tackles and 1 sack. Other contributors included Levonta Taylor and Sean Mahone, both having 4 tackles. The defensive line did a decent job with 3 sacks, one each by Breeland Speaks, Garrett Marino, and Jamal Milan.
Pittsburgh Maulers
Offense
The Maulers started strong with 7 points in the first quarter and continued to build on their lead throughout the game. QB Troy Williams had a solid performance, completing 14 of 24 passes for 166 yards and a touchdown. RB Madre London led the running attack with 51 yards on 12 carries.
WR Isiah Hennie and Tre Walker were the leading receivers, with Hennie catching 5 passes for 67 yards and Walker catching 3 for 66 yards. Josh Simmons made a significant impact by hauling in a 17-yard touchdown pass from Williams.
Defense
The Maulers’ defense was critical in securing this win. Defensive linemen Garrett Marino, Jamal Milan, and Levi Bell each recorded a sack. In the secondary, Levonta Taylor and Tyree Robinson led the way with 4 and 2 tackles respectively. Kai Nacua from the safety position added 3 tackles and 1 sack.
Special Teams
Kicker Chris Blewitt was integral to the Maulers’ victory, scoring 13 of their 19 points. He was 5 for 5 on field goals, including two from 40-49 yards.
Up Next
The Michigan Panthers will be looking to bounce back from this loss as they prepare for their next game, while the Pittsburgh Maulers aim to build on their momentum.
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June 13, 2023 at 10:25 pm
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