Thunder Face Wildcats Monday
Published on March 29, 2009 under American Indoor Football Association (AIFA)
Utah Blaze News Release
Orem, Utah - The Utah Valley Thunder (0-1) will be looking for their first win of the season when they host the New Mexico Wildcats (1-0) tonight at 7 p.m. at the McKay Events Center located on the campus of Utah Valley University.
Utah Valley quarterback Mike Affleck completed 25-of-37 passes for 218 yards and two touchdowns while rushing for two more in the Thunder's 62-34 loss to the Wyoming Cavalry March 23.
Jeff Johnson led the Thunder with 16 catches for 144 yards, while Akamu Aki recorded five catches for 35 yards and three touchdowns.
The Wildcats enter the game after beating the Ogden Knights 42-37 last week in Ogden. New Mexico quarterback B.J. Hall completed 16-of-30 passes for 215 yards and five touchdowns. Lawrence Pullen led the Wildcats with six catches for 94 yards and two touchdowns.
Following tonight's contest, the Thunder will be on the road at New Mexico (April 6) and Ogden (April 11) before returning home for three straight home games beginning with Ogden (April 18). Season tickets are on sale through the team's website, www.utahvalleythunder.com. Single-game tickets are also available through SmithTix and at the McKay Events Center Ticket Office.
An audiocast of the Thunder's game with the Wildcats can be heard online at www.aifafans.com. Veteran Dan Ryan will be calling the play-by-play.
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The Utah Valley Thunder play in the Western Division of the American Indoor Football Association (AIFA). The team is owned and operated by AFFLECK PRO SPORTS, which was founded by Dave and Donnette Affleck of Utah County. Dave Affleck owns VUCCI Technology Solutions, formerly DSSI, a data storage company located in Provo, Utah.
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