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Storm Survives in Baltimore, Defeats Brigade 62-55

May 7, 2017 - Arena Football League (AFL)
Tampa Bay Storm News Release


Tampa Bay Storm at Baltimore Brigade

Sunday, May 7, 2017

Royal Farms Arena - Baltimore, MD

Attn: 5,915

STORM SURVIVES IN BALTIMORE, DEFEATS BRIGADE 62-55

Baltimore, MD - The Tampa Bay Storm (3-1) defeated the Baltimore Brigade (1-3) by a score of 62-55 in front of 5,915 fans at Royal Farms Arena. This was the first meeting in series history between these two franchises. Storm receiver LaMark Brown caught the game-winning score with 5.0 seconds left in regulation. The Storm has started the season with a record of 3-1, its best record since the 2014 season.

The Storm was led by quarterback Randy Hippeard. He finished the night completing 31-of-40 passes for 285 yards and eight touchdowns. His top target was Joe Hills who caught 13 passes for 126 yards and four touchdowns. He now has a touchdown reception in 72 consecutive regular season games.

Defensive back Paul Stephens made his Storm debut with a pair of fumble recoveries. He would return one for 46 yards and a touchdown. Stephens finished the night with 7.0 tackles, two fumble recoveries and a defensive touchdown.

The Brigade was led by quarterback Shane Carden who finished the night having completed 23-of-35 passes for 357 yards and six touchdowns.

Tampa Bay will head to Washington, D.C. to take on the Valor, Saturday, May 13th. The game will be broadcast on CBS Sports Network. Kickoff is set for 7:00 p.m. ET

Score by Quarters 1 2 3 4 Total

Tampa Bay Storm 14 20 7 21 62

Baltimore Brigade 6 14 21 14 55

1st Quarter

TAM - Joe Hills 15-yard reception. (Mark Lewis, Good)

BAL - Rory Nixon 2-yard rush. (Pat Clarke, No Good)

TAM - LaMark Brown 28-yard reception. (Mark Lewis, Good)

2nd Quarter

BAL - Julian Talley 6-yard reception. (Pat Clarke, Good)

TAM - Joe Hills 6-yard reception (Mark Lewis, Good)

TAM - Paul Stephens 46-yard fumble return. (Randy Hippeard, No Good)

BAL - Julian Talley 37-yard reception. (Pat Clarke, Good)

TAM - Joe Hills 2-yard reception. (Mark Lewis, Good)

3rd Quarter

BAL - Paul Browning 12-yard reception. (Pat Clarke, No Good)

BAL - Trey Wolfe 0-yard net recovery. (Chase Cartwright rush, Good)

TAM - LaMark Brown 2-yard reception. (Mark Lewis, Good)

BAL - Julian Talley 45-yard reception. (Pat Clarke, Good)

4th Quarter

BAL - Paul Browning 16-yard reception. (Pat Clarke, Good)

TAM - Leonardo Bates 10-yard reception. (Mark Lewis, Good)

TAM - Joe Hills 4-yard reception. (Mark Lewis, No Good)

BAL - Paul Browning 6-reception. (Pat Clarke, Good)

TAM - LaMark Brown 3-yard reception. (LaMark Brown Reception, Good)

Statistical Leaders:

Passing: (C-A-INT-Yds-TD)

TAM - Randy Hippeard (31-40-0-285-8)

BAL - Shane Carden (23-35-1-357-6)

Rushing: (Att-Yds-TD)

TAM - Randy Hippeard (3-7-0), LaMark Brown (1-12-0)

BAL - Shane Carden (2-3-0), Rory Nixon (1-2-1)

Receiving: (Rec-Yds-TD)

TAM - Joe Hills (13-126-4), LaMark Brown (11-91-3), Kendrick Ings (6-58-0), Leonardo Bates (1-10-1)

BAL - Paul Browning (12-138-3), Julian Talley (5-149-3), Justin Wilson (4-52-0), LaQuan Williams (2-18-0)

KO Returns: (No.-Yds-TD)

TAM - Kendrick Ings (1-18-0), Michael Lindsey (2-50-0)

BAL - Justin Wilson (3-39-0)

MVP of the Game: Randy Hippeard, TAM

Offensive Player of the Game: Shane Carden, BAL

Defensive Player of the Game: Paul Stephens, TAM

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