Gladiators fall to Utah at home
April 1, 2007 - Arena Football League (1987-2008) (AFL I)
Las Vegas Gladiators News Release
TheLas Vegas Gladiators lose a tough game falling to the Utah Blaze 57-47on Sunday at the Orleans Arena in Las Vegas. Gladiators QB Shaun King Completed 27 of 35 passes for 287 yards and 6 touchdowns, but for the Gladiators it wasn't enough.
Utah WR Siaha Burley caught 4 of their 7 touchdowns and finished with 163 yards receiving, earning him Offensive Player of the Game. Utah QB Joe Germaine threw for 40 yards and 7 touchdowns.
Las Vegas WR Thabiti Davis had a stand-out night leading the Gladiators' in receiving with 8 receptions for 94 yards and 2 touchdowns. WR Kevin Prentiss who was injured early in the 2nd half finished the game with 5 receptions for 93 yards and one touchdown.
The Gladiators took the lead in the third quarter, but Utah scored 20 straight points down the stretch to clinch the victory.
The Gladiators take on the Kansas City Brigade at home next Sunday, April 8th at 3pm in their new home The Orleans Arena. For ticket information call the Gladiators front office at 702-731-4977 or on the web at www.lvgladiators.com.
Offensive Player of the Game- Siaha Burley (Utah)
Defensive Player of the Game- Orshawante Bryant (Utah)
Ironman Player of the Game- Clarence Lawson (Utah)
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