SaberCats Defeat Power in a 68-54 Victory Despite Late Mistakes
Leanne Cozart, ArenaFan.comGoing into this game, with a new starting quarterback on both the San Jose SaberCats (8-3) as well as the Pittsburgh Power (3-8), there was a lot of uncertainty in the air. Considering the circumstances, two backup quarterbacks making their starting debuts, this game was really anybody’s to take when it came down to the final minute.
San Jose SaberCats beat Pittsburgh Power 68-54
San Jose Mercury News
SaberCats surge past Power 68-54
Comcast SportsNet Bay Area
SaberCats Surge Past Power 68-54, Improve to 8-3
San Jose SaberCats Press Release
The San Jose SaberCats (8-3) got back on the winning track Saturday night, defeating the Pittsburgh Power (3-8) 68-54 in front of 8,263 fans at HP Pavilion in a game of many firsts. Quarterback Mitch Mustain, making his first career start, completed 21-of-37 passes for 250 yards and six touchdowns with just one interception. Pittsburgh’s David Cassidy, also in his first start of the season, threw for six touchdowns and 261 yards with one interception, while completing 19-of-41 passes. The win marked San Jose’s sixth in their last seven games, and improved their home record to 5-1 on the season.
Power Fall to San Jose SaberCats 68-54
Pittsburgh Power Press Release
The backup quarterbacks took center stage as the Pittsburgh Power (3-8) fell to the San Jose SaberCats (8-3), 68-54, in front of 8,263 fans at HP Pavilion on Saturday night. The SaberCats scored two touchdowns in the final 30 seconds of the game to seal the victory.
SaberCats Will Be Starting a New Quarterback for the Third Time this Season
Leanne Cozart, ArenaFan.comThe 7-3 San Jose SaberCats will be taking on the 3-7 Pittsburgh Power this week on their own turf after a nasty 75-45 week 11 defeat in Spokane where their five game winning streak was snapped. In this division loss, quarterback Russ Michna was knocked out of the game after the first half and the defense gave up more than 40-points for the first time since Michna joined the roster in week five.
Week 12 Preview: Pittsburgh Power at San Jose SaberCats
Pittsburgh Power Press Release
The Pittsburgh Power (3-7) travel to San Jose this Saturday, June 8, to take on the SaberCats (7-3) of the National Conference West Division.
