# UFL Scores Today: Orlando Storm 24, Houston Gamblers 23 - Storm Escapes Houston in One-Point Thriller

- Author: Mark Perry
- Published: 2026-05-11T01:44:00Z
- Updated: 2026-05-11T01:44:15Z
- Categories: UFL (ufl), Houston Gamblers (houston-gamblers), Scores (scores), Orlando Storm (orlando-storm)
- Canonical URL: https://uflnewshub.com/ufl/ufl-scores-today-orlando-storm-24-houston-gamblers-23-storm-escapes-houston-onepoint-thriller

> The Orlando Storm defeated the Houston Gamblers 24-23 in UFL Week 7 action. Get the full game recap, stats, and highlights.

**Orlando Storm gutted out a 24-23 road win over Houston, staying perfect in close games this season.**

The [Orlando Storm](https://uflnewshub.com/team/orlando-storm) (5-2) edged the [Houston Gamblers](https://uflnewshub.com/team/houston-gamblers) (2-5) in a [defensive slugfest](https://uflnewshub.com/ufl/ufl-scores-today-columbus-aviators-13-houston-gamblers-17-gamblers-edge-aviators-defensive-slugfest) at Shell Energy Stadium. Orlando remains tied atop the UFL standings with DC and St. Louis, while Houston's playoff hopes continue to fade with another crushing one-score loss.

## Box Score

- Team | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | OT | Final
- Orlando Storm | 7 | 10 | 0 | 7 | 0 | 24
- Houston Gamblers | 3 | 10 | 7 | 3 | 0 | 23

[**See full player stats and game details**](https://uflnewshub.com/game/1233)

## Game Highlights

## Top Performers

### Orlando Storm

- [**Elijhah Badger**](https://uflnewshub.com/player/elijhah-badger-34262) (WR) — 4 rec, 75 yds, 2 TD
- [**Jack Plummer**](https://uflnewshub.com/player/jack-plummer-34297) (QB) — 14/24, 152 yds, 2 TD, 0 INT
- [**Jashaun Corbin**](https://uflnewshub.com/player/jashaun-corbin-33108) (RB) — 7 att, 25 yds
- [**Brandon Sebastian**](https://uflnewshub.com/player/brandon-sebastian-28613) (CB) — 5 tackles
- [**D.J. James**](https://uflnewshub.com/player/dj-james-34161) (CB) — 1 INT

### Houston Gamblers

- [**Hunter Dekkers**](https://uflnewshub.com/player/hunter-dekkers-34195) (QB) — 24/41, 268 yds, 0 TD, 1 INT, 4 att, 17 yds, 1 TD rushing
- [**Jalen Moreno-Cropper**](https://uflnewshub.com/player/jalen-moreno-cropper-34172) (WR) — 6 rec, 68 yds
- [**Jalen White**](https://uflnewshub.com/player/jalen-white-34335) (RB) — 3 rec, 68 yds, 1 TD
- [**John Rhys Plumlee**](https://uflnewshub.com/player/john-rhys-plumlee-34728) (QB) — 1/3, 49 yds, 1 TD
- [**Malik Fisher**](https://uflnewshub.com/player/malik-fisher-30813) (DE) — 2 tackles, 1 sack

## Team Stats

- Stat | Orlando Storm | Houston Gamblers
- Total Yards | 207 | 415
- Passing | 14/24, 152 yds, 2 TD | 25/44, 317 yds, 1 TD
- Rushing | 19 att, 55 yds, 0 TD | 26 att, 98 yds, 1 TD
- Turnovers | 1 | 3

## Quick Hits

- Orlando won despite being outgained 415-207, proving defense and ball security matter more than yardage
- Houston's defense came up clutch with 4 sacks but couldn't force enough turnovers to flip the field
- Elijhah Badger torched Houston's secondary for both of Orlando's passing touchdowns on just 4 catches

## What's Next

- **Orlando Storm** (5-2) — at [Dallas Renegades](https://uflnewshub.com/ufl/san-antonio-brahmas/eight-offensive-prospects-ufl-consider-post-nfl-draft), Friday May 16
- **Houston Gamblers** (2-5) — at St. Louis Battlehawks, Friday May 16

[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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