# UFL Scores Today: Battlehawks 13, Defenders 8 - St. Louis Clinches XFL Conference Title

- Author: Mark Perry
- Published: 2025-05-31T13:00:00Z
- Updated: 2026-07-09T17:07:35Z
- Categories: UFL (ufl), DC Defenders (dc-defenders), St. Louis Battlehawks (st-louis-battlehawks), Scores (scores)
- Canonical URL: https://uflnewshub.com/ufl/ufl-scores-today-battlehawks-13-defenders-8-st-louis-clinches-xfl-conference-title

## Highlights:

- [Jarveon Howard](https://uflnewshub.com/player/jarveon-howard-33102) rushes for 89 yards and a touchdown to lead Battlehawks offense
- St. Louis defense holds Defenders to just 8 points with multiple key stops
- Battlehawks improve to 8-2, clinching the XFL Conference championship

## Game Recap:

The [St. Louis Battlehawks](https://uflnewshub.com/team/st-louis-battlehawks) secured the XFL Conference title with a rainy 13-8 road victory over the DC Defenders on Sunday. St. Louis built an early 13-2 lead through strong running and timely defensive plays, then held off a late DC surge to improve to 8-2 on the season. The Defenders dropped to 6-4 but remain in second place in the XFL Conference.

## Game Highlights Video:

Watch the full game highlights above to catch all the key plays from Battlehawks vs Defenders.

## Battlehawks Performance:

The Battlehawks relied on their powerful ground attack, rushing for 146 yards while quarterback [Brandon Silvers](https://uflnewshub.com/player/brandon-silvers-1425) was efficient in limited passing attempts, completing 6-of-8 passes for 105 yards.

**Top Offensive Players:**

Jarveon Howard: RB - 19 carries, 89 yards, 1 TD  
[Kevon Latulas](https://uflnewshub.com/player/kevon-latulas-31112): RB - 10 carries, 59 yards; 1 reception, 1 yard  
Brandon Silvers: QB - 6/8 passing, 105 yards  
Hakeem Butler: WR - 1 reception, 38 yards  
Blake Jackson: WR - 2 receptions, 34 yards

**Top Defensive Players:**

Myles Sims: DB - 6 tackles  
Willie Harvey Jr.: LB - 5 tackles  
Freedom Akinmoladun: DL - 4 tackles  
Nick Whiteside II: DL - 4 tackles  
Carson Wells: LB - 4 tackles

## Defenders Performance:

The Defenders' offense struggled to find rhythm until the fourth quarter, finishing with just 248 total yards while being limited to one touchdown and a safety on the day.

**Top Offensive Players:**

Mike DiLiello: QB - 18/26 passing, 142 yards, 1 TD; 10 carries, 60 yards  
Seth Williams: WR - 4 receptions, 41 yards, 1 TD  
Abram Smith: RB - 11 carries, 43 yards; 1 reception, 7 yards  
Javon Antonio: WR - 2 receptions, 24 yards  
Ben Bresnahan: TE - 2 receptions, 25 yards

**Top Defensive Players:**

Trey Dean III: DB - 4 tackles  
Willie Drew Jr.: DB - 4 tackles  
Brian Abraham: DL - 4 tackles  
Shayne Simon: LB - 4 tackles  
Devonnsha Maxwell: DL - 3 tackles

With this victory, the Battlehawks have officially secured the top spot in the [UFL scores](https://uflnewshub.com/scores) and UFL standings for the XFL Conference with an 8-2 record. The defensive battle saw St. Louis take control early with all 13 points coming in the first half, while DC's late touchdown in the fourth quarter wasn't enough to overcome the deficit.

Will the Battlehawks continue their dominant form heading into the playoffs? Can the Defenders regroup and make a postseason run despite this setback? What are your thoughts on this game? Share your comments below.

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