Over 5,000 fans witness Maulers' first home game
April 3, 2005 - National Indoor Football League (NIFL)
Montgomery Bears News Release
Chrys Chukuma rushed for 138 yards and four touchdowns as the Montgomery Maulers (2-1) won their historic first-ever home game 41-30 over the SW Louisiana Swashbucklers (2-1) on Saturday, April 2.
David Philyaw recovered a fumble in the endzone for the second time in three games as the Maulers took a 21-0 lead midway through the first quarter. The Swashbucklers rallied to take a 30-28 lead in the third quarter, but the Maulers came back with a Chukuma touchdown run and two field goals by Kevin Jones. Montgomery's defense kept the Swashbucklers scoreless for the final quarter and a half.
5,104 fans attended the game at Garrett Stadium. The Maulers next game is Saturday, April 9 in St. Louis against the River City Rage. The game can be heard on WVAS 90.7 FM.
The Maulers next home game is Saturday, April 23 against Fayetteville. For tickets, stop by the Garrett Coliseum box office of the Maulers retail shop at Eastdale Mall, call Ticketmaster at 1-800-277-1700 or log on to www.ticketmaster.com. For more information, log on to www.montgomerymaulers.com.
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