In a thrilling matchup at Ford Field in Detroit, Michigan, the Pittsburgh Maulers defeated the Philadelphia Stars 21-13. Both teams entered the game with 1-2 records, but it was the Maulers who came out on top, improving to 2-2 while the Stars fell to 1-3.
The game started with an exciting first half, with both teams exchanging scores. The Maulers managed to put up 6 points in each of the first two quarters, while the Stars scored 7 in the first and added 3 more in the second. At halftime, the score stood at 12-10 in favor of Pittsburgh.
The turning point in the game came in the third quarter when the Maulers scored 9 unanswered points, giving them a comfortable 21-10 lead. Although the Stars managed to put up a field goal in the final quarter, their efforts weren’t enough to close the gap, and the game ended with a final score of 21-13 in favor of the Maulers.
Pittsburgh’s offense was led by quarterback Troy Williams, who completed 10 of 18 passes for 96 yards and one touchdown. He also contributed to the ground game, carrying the ball 7 times for 65 yards. Running back Garrett Groshek played a significant role as well, rushing 15 times for 40 yards and catching one pass for 13 yards.
On the receiving end, wide receiver Bailey Gaither stood out with 4 receptions for 30 yards and a touchdown, while Isiah Hennie contributed with 2 catches for 10 yards. Kicker Chris Blewitt had a solid game, converting all extra points and making 3 out of 4 field goals, including one from beyond 50 yards.
The Stars’ offense was led by quarterback Case Cookus, who completed 23 of 36 passes for 238 yards, one touchdown, and two interceptions. Running back Matt Colburn II carried the ball 8 times for 16 yards, and wide receiver Corey Coleman had a standout performance, catching 8 passes for 86 yards and a touchdown.
On the defensive side, the Maulers were led by Foster, who recorded 11 tackles, 5 solos, 2 tackles for loss, and one interception. The Stars’ defense saw a strong performance from Rodriguez, who racked up 8 tackles, 4 solos, 2 sacks, and 2 tackles for loss.
The Pittsburgh Maulers will look to continue their winning ways as they move forward in the USFL season, while the Philadelphia Stars will need to regroup and find a way to bounce back from this tough loss.
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