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Gladiators Fall to Soul, 55-33

May 27, 2012 - Arena Football League (AFL)
Cleveland Gladiators News Release


CLEVELAND - The Cleveland Gladiators fell to the Philadelphia Soul 55-33 on Sunday night, in front of a crowd of 4,737 at Quicken Loans Arena. With the loss, the Gladiators three-game win streak is snapped, and fall to 6-4. Philadelphia improves to 8-3, and a full 1.5 games ahead of the Gladiators in the East Division.

Offensively, the Gladiators could not find a rhythm. John Dutton completed a season low 10-of-23 passing for 138 yards and two touchdowns. Dominick Goodman hauled in just five passes for 87 yards and two touchdowns. Robert Redd added one touchdown on five catches for 58 yards.

In relief of Dutton, Matt Bassuener completed 3-of-7 passes for 33 yards and a touchdown. Jeramie Richardson added a rushing score in the loss.

Dan Raudabaugh completed 20-of-34 passes for 157 yards, six touchdowns and two interceptions for the Soul. Tiger Jones finished with a game-high three touchdowns on seven catches and 58 yards. Donovan Morgan, in his first game back since the first time the two teams met, finished with a game-high nine catches for 84 yards and two touchdowns.

In a pass-driven league, Derrick Ross carried the ball 21 times for 66 yards and two touchdowns for the Soul.

The Gladiators travel to Iowa for a matchup with the Barnstormers on the NFL Network this Friday night. Kickoff is set for 8 pm ET. Check your local listings for the NFL Network in your area.

The Cleveland Gladiators are part of the Cleveland Cavaliers and Quicken Loans Arena organization and also owned by a group led by Cavaliers Majority Owner and Quicken Loans Founder and Chairman Dan Gilbert. The group also owns and operates the Lake Erie Monsters of the American Hockey League playing at Quicken Loans Arena and the Canton Charge of the NBA Development League playing in nearby Canton, Ohio at the Canton Civic Center.

Gladiators tickets are on sale now and start as low as just $13 per seat! For tickets, call 216.420.2222, visit www.clevelandgladiators.com or any Northeast Ohio Discount Drug Mart location.

National Guard MVP : PHI Derrick Ross

Russell Athletic Offensive Player : PHI Tiger Jones

Riddell Defensive Player : PHI Bryan Robinson and PHI Justin Warren

JLS Ironman : PHI Jeff Hughley

AFL Playmaker : PHI Derrick Ross

Cutter's Catch of the Game : PHI Donovan Morgan one-handed TD Catch

Spalding Highlight of the Game : PHI Net Recovery

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