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Wolves win 36-30 in OT

May 24, 2002 - arenafootball2 (af2)
Mohegan Wolves News Release


New Haven, CT (May 24th, 2002)- The Mohegan Wolves (3-5) snapped a four game losing streak tonight as they defeated the New Haven Ninjas (2-5), 36-30 in overtime. Lineman Chris Smith recovered a fumble, forced by newly assigned Brandon Stoker and returned it 40 yards for the score with the Ninjas knocking on the Wolves doorstep to steal the victory, and third place in the Northeast Divisional standings. The win makes next week's game vs. New Haven at the Mohegan Sun Arena the deciding game in the battle for the Constitution Cup.

Mohegan took the first possession and capped the drive off with a Melvin Phillips five-yard touchdown reception from QB Cable Davis. New Haven took their opening offensive possession and evened the score at seven a piece. Ben LaBelle would rush from a yard out to put the Wolves up 14-7. New Haven answered, and the game was knotted at 14 all after one period.

The teams went blow for blow in the second as well. New Haven's Kerry Taylor scored from 19 yards out to give the Ninjas an early 2nd quarter lead. Davis then found his favorite target, Brandon Burnside to pull the Wolves within a point at the half, 21-20.

Mohegan would then add the only points of the third on a Shawn Maclean 26 yard field goal, putting Mohegan up 23-21 going into the 4th quarter.

The Wolves added to their lead when Davis hooked up with Andy Macaione from 25 yards out giving the Wolves a 9-point lead, 30-21. New Haven then added a touchdown, and a clutch 44 yard field goal from Dennis Wuestkamp with: 47 seconds remaining to even the score at 30-30 after regulation.

Mohegan won the overtime coin toss and elected to take the ball. Two plays into the drive QB Cable Davis was intercepted by Damon Richardson, giving the Ninjas the ball at the Mohegan 15 yard line. The Ninjas marched to the Wolves 2 yard line when Stoker slammed New Haven quarterback Jarrod Rouanzoin to the turf and forcing a fumble recovered by Chris Smith, which he returned for the game winning score.

For New Haven, Rouanzoin passed for 130 yards and 2 touchdowns. He rushed for 38 yards on the night and 2 more TD's. New Haven lineman Brian Watson was awarded Ironman of the Game, while WR/DB Anthony Comer was named ADT Defensive Player of the Game.

Mohegan QB Cable Davis was named Game MVP. He passed for 241 yards and 3 touchdowns on the night. OS Brandon Burnside again led the way for the pack with 7 receptions for 112 yards and a touchdown. Twin brother Brent Burnside had 5 receptions for 48 yards. Defense was the story for the Wolves tonight however. As a team they recorded 4 sacks, and 3 interceptions. Defensive Specialist Carlos McLaurin had 2 interceptions to go with 2 ½ tackles. Brandon Stoker made quite a name for himself in his first game by recording 2 sacks, 2 tackles and forcing the game winning fumble.

These two teams will meet for the final time this season next weekend at the Mohegan Sun Arena. The game will decide the final resting place for the Constitution Cup this season. Game time is set for 7:30 next Friday night.



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