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SaberCats host Arena Bowl champion ArizonaSan Jose Mercury News
Arena Football: How Iowa finally shook its late-game home woesDesMoinesRegister.com
San Jose SaberCats fall 73-68 to Iowa BarnstormersSan Jose Mercury News
SaberCats drop heartbreaker to Barnstormers, 73-68Comcast SportsNet Bay Area
In a Battle to the End the SaberCats Fall to the Barnstormers 73-68Leanne Cozart, ArenaFan.comThe Iowa Barnstormers (6-7) came away from this tough matchup against the San Jose SaberCats (8-4) with a 73-68 victory after playing well in every phase of the game. The SaberCats got off to a rough start against the Barnstormers on Saturday as they began the game with a crucial fumble by kick returner Fred Williams on the opening kickoff forced by Barnstormers fullback Kai Brown. Then Iowa recovered the ball and quickly responded with a drive downfield to take a hold of their first lead of the night. From then on throughout the first half of the game each team traded scores. The Barnstormers closed the half with a field goal to gain a three point advantage heading into the third quarter.
Barnstormers Earn Shootout Victory on Military NightIowa Barnstormers Press Release
The Iowa Barnstormers put together their best all around effort of the season on Saturday night, defeating the San Jose Saber Cats 73-68 in front of a Wells Fargo Arena crowd of 9,052. The win was the Barnstormers second straight, improving their record to 6-7 on the season. With the loss, San Jose falls to 8-5.
SaberCats Looking to Get Second Straight Win in IowaLeanne Cozart, ArenaFan.comThe (8-3) San Jose SaberCats are traveling to Iowa this week to take on the (5-7) Iowa Barnstormers. Coming off of a recent 68-54 win against the Pittsburgh Power, the SaberCats will be hoping to spark a new winning streak in Iowa’s barn. However, the Barnstormers are coming off of a snapped three-game losing streak as they defeated the Cleveland Gladiators 37-33 last week and will be looking to keep this late season momentum going.
SaberCats Drop Heartbreaker on the Road to the Barnstormers, 73-68San Jose SaberCats Press Release
The San Jose SaberCats (8-4) late comeback fell short, as they were defeated by the Iowa Barnstormers (6-7) 73-68 at the Wells Fargo Arena in Des Moines on Saturday night. Quarterback Russ Michna returned to action as the SaberCats starter after missing last week’s game due to injury. The former Western Illinois Leatherneck completed 28-of-39 passes for 392 yards with nine touchdowns and no interceptions. Wide receiver Jason Willis hauled in a team-high nine passes for 116 yards and five touchdowns in the losing effort. San Jose had an opportunity to win the game late, but four consecutive passes fell incomplete, and Iowa came out with the victory.
Ex-USC QB Mitch Mustain wins in first Arena League startLos Angeles Times
