Xplorers Hammer Louisville 68-20
May 17, 2003 - arenafootball2 (af2)
Memphis Xplorers News Release
SOUTHAVEN, Miss â Saturday night the Memphis Xplorers destroyed the Louisville Fire 68-20 at the DeSoto Civic Center to end a four game losing streak. WR/DB Terrell Adams had a big game for the Xplorers with a TD catch and a 49 yard fumble return for a defensive TD. The Xplorers enter the upcoming bye week with a record of 2-5. Memphis returns to action at home on Friday, May 30th, against the Bossier City Battle Wings. For tickets call 662-280-3737 or go online at www.xplorers af2.com and use the ticketmaster link.
FIRST HALF
The Xplorers took the early lead and never looked back as QB Rod Robinson connected on a slant pass with Adrian Burnette from nine yards out to make it 6-0. The Xplorers then capitalized on defense as Adams stripped Louisville QB Josh Rogers of the ball and returned it 49 yards for a TD and a 14-0 advantage. The Xplorers added two more TDs in the second quarter on runs by Robinson and took a 28-14 lead at halftime.
SECOND HALF
The Xplorers came out smoking the in third quarter. Robinson connected with Adams on a 23 yard catch and run for a 36-14 lead. Then Thomas Herron sacked Rogers for a safety and the Xplorers took the ensuing free kick and scored on a 30 yard pass from Robinson to Burnette to make it 46-14. Later in the frame, defensive specialist Kenzaki Jones intercepted Rogers and returned the ball 40 yards for a TD and a 52-20 Memphis advantage. The Xplorers went on to outscore the Fire 30-6 in the third quarter and rolled to an easy win.
FINAL SCORE Memphis 68, Louisville 20.
Score 1 2 3 4 F
Memphis 6 22 30 10 68
Louisville 0 14 20 0 20
Records
Memphis 2-5
Louisville 3-4
OFFENSIVE MVP
Adrian Burnette - Memphis
IRONMAN
Terrell Adams - Memphis
ADT DEFENSIVE PLAYER OF THE GAME
Kenzaki Jones - Memphis
XPLORERS TICKETS
For ticket information and purchases call (662) 280-3737 or go online to www.xplorersaf2.com .
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