# UFL Scores Today: Columbus Aviators 13, Houston Gamblers 17 - Gamblers Edge Out Aviators in Defensive Slugfest

- Author: Mark Perry
- Published: 2026-04-26T23:28:00Z
- Updated: 2026-04-26T23:28:49Z
- Categories: UFL (ufl), Houston Gamblers (houston-gamblers), Scores (scores), Columbus Aviators (columbus-aviators)
- Canonical URL: https://uflnewshub.com/ufl/ufl-scores-today-columbus-aviators-13-houston-gamblers-17-gamblers-edge-aviators-defensive-slugfest

> The Houston Gamblers defeated the Columbus Aviators 17-13 in UFL Week 5 action. Get the full game recap, stats, and highlights.

**The**[**Houston Gamblers**](https://uflnewshub.com/team/houston-gamblers)**gutted out a 17-13 win over the**[**Columbus Aviators**](https://uflnewshub.com/team/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](https://uflnewshub.com/ufl/ufl-schedule-today-april-26-columbus-aviators-vs-houston-gamblers-louisville-kings-vs-dallas-renegades-tv-channels-live-stream-odds) 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

[**See full player stats and game details**](https://uflnewshub.com/game/1224)

## Game Highlights

## Top Performers

### Houston Gamblers

- [**Nolan Henderson**](https://uflnewshub.com/player/nolan-henderson-32151) (QB) — 13/25, 146 yds, 0 TD; 6 att, 37 yds, 1 TD
- [**Jalen White**](https://uflnewshub.com/player/jalen-white-34335) (RB) — 9 att, 32 yds, 1 TD; 2 rec, 29 yds
- [**Lawrence Keys III**](https://uflnewshub.com/player/lawrence-keys-iii-33380) (WR) — 3 rec, 43 yds
- [**Marvin Moody Jr.**](https://uflnewshub.com/player/marvin-moody-jr-34173) (MLB) — 7 tackles
- [**Malik Fisher**](https://uflnewshub.com/player/malik-fisher-30813) (DE) — 3 tackles, 1 sack

### Columbus Aviators

- [**Jalan McClendon**](https://uflnewshub.com/player/jalan-mcclendon-28932) (QB) — 15/22, 160 yds, 0 TD; 4 att, 25 yds, 1 TD
- [**Alize Mack**](https://uflnewshub.com/player/alize-mack-28557) (TE) — 3 rec, 42 yds
- [**Tay Martin**](https://uflnewshub.com/player/tay-martin-34217) (WR) — 3 rec, 40 yds
- [**Tony Fields II**](https://uflnewshub.com/player/tony-fields-ii-34319) (MLB) — 7 tackles
- [**D.J. Miller Jr.**](https://uflnewshub.com/player/dj-miller-jr-33184) (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

[UFL Standings](https://uflnewshub.com/standings) | [Full Schedule](https://uflnewshub.com/schedule) | [League Leaders](https://uflnewshub.com/ufl-stats-league-leaders-2026)

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