Power Dominate Talons in 70-17 Victory on the Road

"Power Dominate Talons in 70-17 Victory on the Road
Pittsburgh Notched First Road Win of 2014 Season in San Antonio

SAN ANTONIO, TX (April 4, 2014) – The Pittsburgh Power Arena Football team traveled to San Antonio, TX, for their first road game of the 2014 season. At the Alamodome, the Power recorded their largest victory in team history and dominated the Talons with a final score of 70-17. With the win, the Power improve their record to 2-1 on the season while the Talons fall to 0-4.
The Power held the Talons scoreless until :02 seconds remaining the first half when San Antonio’s kicker Garrett Lindholm connected on a 41-yard field goal attempt. Until then, Pittsburgh recorded an impressive four passing touchdowns, two rushing, and one fumble recovery for a touchdown in the half to make the score after two quarters, 42-3.
Pittsburgh continued to control the game in the second half, out-scoring San Antonio 28-14.
The Pittsburgh Power return home to CONSOL Energy Center next week hosting the New Orleans VooDoo on Friday, April 11. Kickoff on CBS Sports Network is scheduled for 7:00 pm.

1st Quarter:
PIT- Aaron Lesue 3 pass from Grady (Rauch Kick), 09:24, 7-0
PIT- Tommy Taggart 1 run (Rauch Kick), 02:31, 14-0
PIT- Fumble recovery in the end zone (Rauch Kick), 01:39, 21-0

2nd Quarter:
PIT- James Shaw 30 pass from Grady (Rauch Kick), 08:59, 28-0
PIT- Tommy Taggart 1 run (Rauch Kick), 05:36, 35-0
PIT- James Shaw 14 pass from Grady (Rauch Kick), 00:35, 42-0
SA- Garrett Lindholm 41 field goal, 00:00, 42-3

3rd Quarter:
PIT- Shaun Kauleinamoku 34 pass from Grady (Rauch Kick), 11:50, 49-3
SAT- DJ Stephens 8 pass from Boyd (Lindholm Kick), 07:46, 49-10
PIT- Aaron Lesue 29 pass from Grady (Rauch Kick), 02:13, 56-10

4th Quarter:
PIT- Tommy Taggart 1 run (Rauch Kick), 11:47, 63-10
SAT- Jomo Wilson 30 pass from Boyd (Lindholm Kick), 07:18, 63-17
PIT- Arvell Nelson 3 run (Rauch Kick), 02:37, 70-17

Statistical Leaders:
Passing: Pit. – Grady 22-33-0, 265, 5 TDs; Nelson 1-1-0, 1 TD. Sat. – Boyd 10-21-2, 137, 2 TDs; Jackson 6-11-1, 48.
Rushing: Pit. – Taggart 10-27, 2 TDs; Nelson 1-3-0. Sat. – Boyd 1-7; Benson 2-4.
Receiving: Pit. – Lesue 12-133, 2 TDs; Kauleinamoku 9-99, 1 TD; Shaw 5-71, 2 TDs. Sat. – Stephens 5-60, 1 TD; Berry 3-35; Wilson 6-81, 1 TD; Ruffins 2-9.

Award Winners:
Russell Athletic Offensive Player of the Game: Tommy Grady, Pittsburgh
Riddell Defensive Player of the Game: Brandon Freeman, Pittsburgh
J. Lewis Small Playmaker of the Game: Aaron Lesue, Pittsburgh
Cutters Catch of the Game: San Antonio’s Jomo Wilson touchdown catch in fourth quarter
AFL Highlight of the Game: Pittsburgh’s Aaron Lesue first touchdown grab of the game
Posted: April 5th, 2014 under news.
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What a victory for the Power! Scoring 70 points and only allowing 17 is impressive.
Pittsburgh's next game is Friday night against the New Orleans Voodoo at CONSOL Energy Center.