Wolves lose to Nighthawks 58-51 in OT

Published on May 6, 2002 under arenafootball2 (af2)
Mohegan Wolves News Release


Norfolk, Virginia (May 6th, 2002)- Turnovers and penalties again killed the Mohegan Wolves (2-3) Saturday night as they lost 58-51 in overtime to the Norfolk Nighthawks (1-3). The Wolves turned the ball over 4 times and were penalized 17 times for 153 yards in the loss.

The Wolves started with a bang when OL/DL Jeff Cogell forced and recovered a fumble on the first play from scrimmage. He would haul in a five-yard pass from Cable Davis for a touchdown putting the pack up early. Norfolk answered before Davis and Brandon Burnside connected from 38 yards out to give the Wolves back the lead. From that point on Norfolk rattled off 23 unanswered points to end the first quarter and start the second up 30-12.

Mohegan put on a little run of their own. The Wolves added an 18-point surge to tie the score at 30-30 going into halftime.

The Wolves added two more touchdowns including the only score of the 3rd quarter giving Mohegan a 43-30 lead after 3 quarters.

Norfolk scored three times in the 4th while Mohegan added a 34-yard pass from Davis to Andy Macaione to knot the score at 51 after 4 periods.

Overtime saw Mohegan lose the toss and kickoff to the Nighthawks. Norfolk marched 34 yards and scored a touchdown. On the ensuing kickoff Brandon Burnside was blindsided and fumbled the ball, which was recovered by Norfolk to clinch the Nighthawks first victory of the season.

Norfolk's Gary Briggs was named MVP. He recorded 8 receptions for 85 yards and 2 touchdowns. He also returned two kicks for touchdowns. Norfolk's Abdul Shabazz-Wiggins was named ADT Defensive Player of the Game while Travis Burns earned Ironman honors.

QB Cable Davis led Mohegan despite missing most of the 2nd quarter with an injured ankle. Davis passed for 208 yards and 4 touchdowns. Backup QB Kevin Carty passed for 2 touchdowns as well. Carty left the game at the half with a separated shoulder, forcing Davis back into duty. Brandon Burnside led all receivers with 8 receptions for 142 yards and 3 touchdowns. In addition, Jeff Cogell recorded a sack, a rushing touchdown and a receiving chdown.

The Wolves return home this week to take on the Albany Conquest (3-1). Albany defeated Mohegan 29-14 in the first game of each team's season. Game time is set for 7:30 Saturday night at the Mohegan Sun Arena.

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