Frisco Remains Final Undefeated Team in Eastern Conference Following 60-32 Victory against Tulsa
Published on April 24, 2024 under Indoor Football League (IFL)
Frisco Fighters News Release
TULSA, OK - Visiting the Tulsa Oilers on Saturday night, the Fighters raced out to a 20-0 second-quarter edge and cruised to a 60-32 win.
Frisco (4-0) moves to 4-0 all-time against the Oilers, having also beaten them in overtime to get this season underway last month.
A Tulsa (2-2) pass interference penalty expedited Frisco's three-play opening march, which was punctuated by TJ Edwards' 20-yard air strike to Cole Blackman. Following a missed field goal attempt by the Oilers, the Fighters added to their early advantage on Martez Carter's five-yard surge with 4:37 to go in the opening frame.
Frisco's defense followed by standing tall, stuffing Tulsa inside the three-yard line on four-straight plays to take over on downs. Edwards waltzed in on a five-yard keeper 2:41 later.
In part due to Tre Harvey's return on the ensuing kickoff, Tulsa got on the scoreboard about a minute later, as Daniel Smith connected with Joshua Crockett from 17 yards out.
Edwards then skied a 40-yard score to Devon McCoy and dumped a three-yard touchdown to Blackman, bookending a field goal by the Oilers' Michael Hall. Lionel McConnell's interception with one minute left in the first half allowed Edwards to hit Blackman for their third scoring connection with five seconds remaining in the half.
Tulsa cut into the sizable deficit with a three-yard rushing score by Jarrod Ware 1:47 into the third quarter and added one point with a rouge following. Smith added a 10-yard touchdown pass to Alexis Rosario to shorten the gap to 15 points.
Edwards finished with three rushing scores to Carter's two. Smith's late connection with Ware provided the final count. The Fighters' Ethan Caselberry recovered a fumble, securing the win for Frisco.
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