Drillers look to snap losing streak by going on the road
May 20, 2005 - National Indoor Football League (NIFL)
Beaumont Drillers News Release
BEAUMONT, TX -- The Beaumont Drillers cling to the seventh wildcard playoff spot in the Pacific Conference with a 4-5 record after starting the 2005 season 4-1. The Drillers have since dropped four straight including two, 1-point loss games, both at home.
Beaumont now takes to the road for their next two contests beginning with Montgomery for a Sunday afternoon tilt at 3:05 p.m. at the Garrett Coliseum in Montgomery, Alabama, on May 22.
The Drillers are 3-1 on the road and the Maulers are 4-5 overall and hold a 3-1 advantage at home. The Maulers are just a half game behind first place Rome (4-4) in the Atlantic Central Division.
The Maulers are being outscored 48-41 on the year but outscore their opponents 44-33 at the Garrett Coliseum.
Last week, Beaumont running back Roland Hayes shattered the Drillers' franchise single-season touchdown record with his 24th touchdown of the year (second in the NIFL). The previous record was held by Pat Palmer (2004) and Anthony Johnson (2004), both with 21.
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