Thunder nipped by Bandits, 50-46
March 12, 2006 - American Indoor Football Association (AIFA)
Daytona Beach Thunder News Release
RICHMOND, Va. - Brandon Isiah's 11-yard run with 37 seconds left helped the Richmond Bandits erase a 10-point fourth quarter deficit and defeat the Daytona Beach Thunder 50-46 Sunday evening.
Daytona Beach moved to the Richmond 3-yard in the game's final seconds, but two pass attempts fell incomplete.
The Thunder (0-3) erased a 29-13 second quarter deficit with four unanswered scores to take leads of 39-29 and 46-36 before the defending league champion Bandits (2-1) made their run.
Making his first appearance of the season, Oscar Davenport threw for 205 yards and four touchdowns.
Lucas Greene had five catches for 107 yards and three scores, while Tarion Hubbard registered six catches for 87 yards and two touchdowns. Brad Lee rushed for 76 yards and two scores. Nick Allison had two interceptions.
This was the second time this season the Thunder has lost with a chance to win on the game's final play.
Daytona Beach is off next week and returns to action March 24 at the Augusta Spartans.
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