The Houston Gamblers gutted out a 17-13 win over the Columbus Aviators at Shell Energy Stadium in a defensive battle.
Houston moves to 2-3 while Columbus falls to 1-4, keeping both teams in the bottom half of the standings. The Gamblers managed just 266 total yards but forced two turnovers and recorded four sacks to escape with the victory. Columbus couldn't get their offense going in the second half, getting shut out over the final two quarters.
Box Score
Team | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | OT | Final |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Columbus Aviators | 0 | 13 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 13 |
Houston Gamblers | 7 | 7 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 17 |
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Game Highlights
Top Performers
Houston Gamblers
Nolan Henderson (QB) — 13/25, 146 yds, 0 TD; 6 att, 37 yds, 1 TD
Jalen White (RB) — 9 att, 32 yds, 1 TD; 2 rec, 29 yds
Lawrence Keys III (WR) — 3 rec, 43 yds
Marvin Moody Jr. (MLB) — 7 tackles
Malik Fisher (DE) — 3 tackles, 1 sack
Columbus Aviators
Jalan McClendon (QB) — 15/22, 160 yds, 0 TD; 4 att, 25 yds, 1 TD
Alize Mack (TE) — 3 rec, 42 yds
Tay Martin (WR) — 3 rec, 40 yds
Tony Fields II (MLB) — 7 tackles
D.J. Miller Jr. (CB) — 4 tackles
Team Stats
Stat | Columbus Aviators | Houston Gamblers |
|---|---|---|
Total Yards | 276 | 266 |
Passing | 16/24, 159 yds, 0 TD | 13/25, 146 yds, 0 TD |
Rushing | 27 att, 117 yds, 2 TD | 35 att, 120 yds, 2 TD |
Turnovers | 2 | 1 |
Quick Hits
Neither team threw a touchdown pass in this defensive struggle, with both offenses relying on the ground game.
Columbus was held scoreless in the second half after putting up 13 points in the second quarter.
Houston's defense came up clutch with four sacks and forced two turnovers to seal the win.
What's Next
Houston Gamblers (2-3) — at Columbus Aviators, May 2
Columbus Aviators (1-4) — vs Houston Gamblers, May 2
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