# UFL Scores Today: Columbus Aviators 20, St. Louis Battlehawks 31 - Battlehawks Roll Behind Ground Game

- Author: Mark Perry
- Published: 2026-05-09T12:08:00Z
- Updated: 2026-05-09T18:10:08Z
- Categories: UFL (ufl), St. Louis Battlehawks (st-louis-battlehawks), Scores (scores), Columbus Aviators (columbus-aviators)
- Canonical URL: https://uflnewshub.com/ufl/ufl-scores-today-columbus-aviators-20-st-louis-battlehawks-31-battlehawks-roll-behind-ground-game

> The St. Louis Battlehawks defeated the Columbus Aviators 31-20 in UFL Week 7 action. Get the full game recap, stats, and highlights.

**The St. Louis Battlehawks balanced a 200-yard passing day with a three-touchdown ground game to cruise past Columbus 31-20 at home.**

The [St. Louis Battlehawks](https://uflnewshub.com/team/st-louis-battlehawks) (5-2) controlled this one from start to finish, building a 31-13 lead before the [Columbus Aviators](https://uflnewshub.com/team/columbus-aviators) (2-5) managed a late touchdown. St. Louis stays hot in second place while Columbus continues to struggle near the bottom of the standings.

## Box Score

- Team | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | OT | Final
- Columbus Aviators | 0 | 7 | 7 | 6 | 0 | 20
- St. Louis Battlehawks | 14 | 10 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 31

[**See full player stats and game details**](https://uflnewshub.com/game/1230)

## Game Highlights

## Top Performers

### St. Louis Battlehawks

- [**Jarveon Howard**](https://uflnewshub.com/player/jarveon-howard-33102) (RB) — 12 att, 59 yds; 3 rec, 21 yds
- [Luis Perez](https://uflnewshub.com/ufl/battlehawks-set-start-luis-perez-week-seven-matchup-against-columbus-aviators) (QB) — 16/30, 204 yds, 1 TD, 1 INT; 3 rush att, 1 rush TD
- [**Kylin James**](https://uflnewshub.com/player/kylin-james-34095) (RB) — 10 att, 41 yds, 2 TD; 1 rec, 2 yds
- [**Hakeem Butler**](https://uflnewshub.com/player/hakeem-butler-29646) (WR) — 3 rec, 77 yds
- [**Jordan Mosley**](https://uflnewshub.com/player/jordan-mosley-28634) (S) — 4 tackles, 1 sack, 1 INT
- [**Sean Fresch**](https://uflnewshub.com/player/sean-fresch-33577) (CB) — 5 tackles

### Columbus Aviators

- [**Jalan McClendon**](https://uflnewshub.com/player/jalan-mcclendon-28932) (QB) — 20/28, 153 yds, 2 TD, 1 INT; 4 att, 28 yds
- [**Tay Martin**](https://uflnewshub.com/player/tay-martin-34217) (WR) — 7 rec, 55 yds, 1 TD
- [**John Lovett**](https://uflnewshub.com/player/john-lovett-28525) (RB) — 10 att, 52 yds; 1 rec, 10 yds
- [**Tony Fields II**](https://uflnewshub.com/player/tony-fields-ii-34319) (MLB) — 6 tackles
- [**D.J. Miller Jr.**](https://uflnewshub.com/player/dj-miller-jr-33184) (CB) — 3 tackles, 1 INT

## Team Stats

- Stat | Columbus Aviators | St. Louis Battlehawks
- Total Yards | 257 | 304
- Passing | 20/28, 153 yds, 2 TD, 1 INT | 16/30, 204 yds, 1 TD, 1 INT
- Rushing | 21 att, 120 yds, 1 TD | 27 att, 106 yds, 3 TD
- Turnovers | 2 | 2

## Quick Hits

- St. Louis outgained Columbus 304-257 in total yards and turned three rushing touchdowns into the margin of victory.
- [Luis Perez](https://uflnewshub.com/player/luis-perez-1504) did a little of everything — 16/30 for 204 yards with a passing TD plus a rushing score of his own.
- [Kylin James](https://uflnewshub.com/player/kylin-james-34095) punched in two of the Battlehawks' three rushing touchdowns on 10 carries for 41 yards.

## What's Next

- **St. Louis Battlehawks** (5-2) — vs Houston Gamblers, May 16
- **Columbus Aviators** (2-5) — at [Birmingham Stallions](https://uflnewshub.com/ufl/birmingham-stallions-playoff-path-clear-scope-fraught-uncertainty), May 17

[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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