Philadelphia Outlasts Tampa Bay, 83-79
June 29, 2012 - Arena Football League (AFL)
Philadelphia Soul News Release
TAMPA - Philadelphia Soul quarterback Dan Raudabaugh threw his 11th touchdown of the evening to Donovan Morgan with 14 seconds left that proved to be the winning score in the 83-79 victory over the Tampa Bay Storm (6-9) in front of 9,229 fans at the Tampa Bay Times Forum on Friday night. The game featured 14 lead changes and three ties, and tied the Eastern Division champion, Soul (13-3), single-regular season mark for wins in a season.
Raudabaugh finished by connecting on 24-of-37 passes for 415 yards, 11 touchdowns and one interception. Leading the receivers were Tiger Jones, who had 12 receptions for 204 yards and six touchdowns, while Donovan Morgan had nine receptions for 191 receiving yards and four touchdown. Jeff Hughley added two receptions for 10 yards and 159 kick return yards and Larry Brackins added a 10-yard touchdown.
Leading the way defensively were Joe Goosby with 7.5 total tackles and a key fumble recovery late in the game. Rayshaun Kizer added 6.5 total tackles and three pass breakups, while Kent Richardson had 3.5 total tackles and forced fumble. Dusty Bear and Dustin Barno each added a sack.
The Soul will return home a week from Sunday when they host the Spokane Shock at 6 p.m. at the Wells Fargo Center. The game will be seen on The Comcast Network (check local listings) Lou Tilley and Tom Goodhines calling the action.
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