Post by DiamondThief on Jul 8, 2023 19:18:05 GMT -8
Storm 54, Barnstormers 47
7/8/23 --
DES MOINES, IA - The Sioux Falls Storm are back in the playoffs.
The Storm did just enough to outlast the Iowa Barnstormers tonight, scoring the winning touchdown on a 27-yard pass from Lorenzo Brown, Jr. to Draysean Hudson with 20 seconds remaining, to claim a 54-47 win over the Iowa Barnstormers tonight at Wells Fargo Arena.
The victory, coupled with the Green Bay Blizzard's 47-39 loss at the Quad City Steamwheelers tonight, clinched the postseason for the Storm. Sioux Falls and Green Bay could end up tied after next week's season finale games, but the Storm would earn the tiebreaker over the 7-7 Blizzard. The Storm have made the playoffs in each IFL season with the exception of last year.
The Barnstormers had a chance to play spoiler, but were unable to come back in the final seconds. They fall to 3-11 with the loss. They were eliminated form playoff contention three weeks ago.
Sioux Falls now leads the overall series against the Barnstormers, 15-8, with marks of 8-3 at home and 5-6 on the road. The Storm also sweep the season series, tallying a 54-24 win on April 9 at Sioux Falls and a 77-26 win on May 26 at Des Moines.
Brown went 11 of 16 for 133 yards with two touchdowns and no interceptions for the Storm. He also rushed for 23 yards and three touchdowns. Cole Thurness gained 49 yards off three carries and a touchdown. Donnie Corely led the Storm in receiving with four catches for 55 yards and a score. James led the defense with nine tackles, and LaRonji Vason-McCoy added seven. Clifton Duck posted an interception to go along with six tackles.
Daniel Smith completed 19 of 30 throws for 219 yards, three touchdowns and an interception for the Barnstormers. Antonio Wimbush had a strong game; rushing for 27 yards and a touchdown, and catching eight passes for 87 yards. Dom McNeil finished with seven receptions 92 yards and a score. Ian McBurrough and Freddie McGee III led the defense with eight and 7.5 tackles, respectively.
Sioux Falls had a slight advantage in total offense, 257 yards to 252. The Barnstormers had a 86-yard edge in receiving yards and the Storm dominated the ground game, 124 to 33. The Barnstormers were penalized 14 times for 88 yards, while the Storm was flagged eight times for 39 yards.
Both teams close out the regular season at home on July 15 with games beginning at 5:05 p.m. The Barnstormers host the Frisco Fighters, while the Storm host the Massachusetts Pirates. Times listed are pacific daylight time. Click for our complete 2023 IFL Schedule.
7/8/23 --
DES MOINES, IA - The Sioux Falls Storm are back in the playoffs.
The Storm did just enough to outlast the Iowa Barnstormers tonight, scoring the winning touchdown on a 27-yard pass from Lorenzo Brown, Jr. to Draysean Hudson with 20 seconds remaining, to claim a 54-47 win over the Iowa Barnstormers tonight at Wells Fargo Arena.
The victory, coupled with the Green Bay Blizzard's 47-39 loss at the Quad City Steamwheelers tonight, clinched the postseason for the Storm. Sioux Falls and Green Bay could end up tied after next week's season finale games, but the Storm would earn the tiebreaker over the 7-7 Blizzard. The Storm have made the playoffs in each IFL season with the exception of last year.
The Barnstormers had a chance to play spoiler, but were unable to come back in the final seconds. They fall to 3-11 with the loss. They were eliminated form playoff contention three weeks ago.
Sioux Falls now leads the overall series against the Barnstormers, 15-8, with marks of 8-3 at home and 5-6 on the road. The Storm also sweep the season series, tallying a 54-24 win on April 9 at Sioux Falls and a 77-26 win on May 26 at Des Moines.
Brown went 11 of 16 for 133 yards with two touchdowns and no interceptions for the Storm. He also rushed for 23 yards and three touchdowns. Cole Thurness gained 49 yards off three carries and a touchdown. Donnie Corely led the Storm in receiving with four catches for 55 yards and a score. James led the defense with nine tackles, and LaRonji Vason-McCoy added seven. Clifton Duck posted an interception to go along with six tackles.
Daniel Smith completed 19 of 30 throws for 219 yards, three touchdowns and an interception for the Barnstormers. Antonio Wimbush had a strong game; rushing for 27 yards and a touchdown, and catching eight passes for 87 yards. Dom McNeil finished with seven receptions 92 yards and a score. Ian McBurrough and Freddie McGee III led the defense with eight and 7.5 tackles, respectively.
Sioux Falls had a slight advantage in total offense, 257 yards to 252. The Barnstormers had a 86-yard edge in receiving yards and the Storm dominated the ground game, 124 to 33. The Barnstormers were penalized 14 times for 88 yards, while the Storm was flagged eight times for 39 yards.
Both teams close out the regular season at home on July 15 with games beginning at 5:05 p.m. The Barnstormers host the Frisco Fighters, while the Storm host the Massachusetts Pirates. Times listed are pacific daylight time. Click for our complete 2023 IFL Schedule.
Both games, as well as all IFL games this season, will be streamed live on the IFL's Official YouTube Channel. SCtoC will present previews of those, and all, games this season. Those previews will be posted on the board of the home team in each game.
- ANM
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