The DC Defenders beat the Orlando Storm 28-22 in the UFL playoffs and clinched a spot in the United Bowl.
The DC Defenders advanced to the UFL Championship Game with a 28-22 playoff win over the Orlando Storm at Daytona Stadium. DC scored four touchdowns and held off a late Orlando rally. The Defenders will play in the United Bowl on Saturday, June 13.
Box Score
Team | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | Final |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
DC Defenders | 14 | 0 | 10 | 4 | 28 |
Orlando Storm | 3 | 3 | 7 | 9 | 22 |
Game Highlights
Coming soon
Top Performers
DC Defenders
Jason Bean (QB) — 18/33, 233 yds, 1 TD; 5 att, 40 yds
Abram Smith (RB) — 11 att, 57 yds, 1 TD
Deon Jackson (RB) — 12 att, 33 yds, 1 TD
Briley Moore (TE) — 4 rec, 55 yds, 1 TD
Keke Coutee (WR) — 4 rec, 58 yds
Bryce Thompson (DB) — 3 tackles, 1 INT
Orlando Storm
Jack Plummer (QB) — 15/28, 226 yds, 1 TD, 1 INT
Chris Rowland (WR) — 6 rec, 82 yds, 1 TD
KJ Hamler (WR) — 4 rec, 82 yds
Jashaun Corbin (RB) — 5 att, 24 yds; 4 KR, 104 yds
Jason Taylor II (S) — 7 tackles
Kana'i Mauga (LB) — 6 tackles, 1 INT
Team Stats
Stat | DC Defenders | Orlando Storm |
|---|---|---|
Total Yards | 273 | 405 |
Passing | 18/35, 233 yds, 1 TD | 15/28, 226 yds, 1 TD |
Rushing | 36 att, 172 yds, 2 TD | 14 att, 56 yds, 0 TD |
First Downs | 16 | 24 |
Time of Possession | 24:20 | 35:40 |
Turnovers | 1 | 1 |
Quick Hits
DC won despite being outgained 405-273 and holding the ball 11 fewer minutes than Orlando.
The Defenders scored touchdowns on four drives. Orlando answered with Michael Lantz field goals and a Chris Rowland touchdown but could not catch up.
Matt McCrane made a 61-yard field goal and converted a 4-point field goal for DC.
Orlando outscored DC 9-4 in the fourth quarter but ran out of time after stalling earlier in the red zone.
What's Next
DC Defenders — United Bowl, Saturday, June 13
Orlando Storm — Season over