# UFL Scores Today: Panthers Defeat Showboats 24-18 in Close Game, Improve to 6-2 Record

- Author: Mark Perry
- Published: 2024-05-18T13:18:00Z
- Updated: 2026-07-09T17:06:56Z
- Categories: UFL (ufl), Memphis Showboats (memphis-showboats), Michigan Panthers (michigan-panthers), Scores (scores)
- Canonical URL: https://uflnewshub.com/ufl/ufl-scores-today-panthers-defeat-showboats-24-18-in-close-game-improve-to-6-2-record

## Key Points

- Panthers QB Bryce Perkins threw for 106 yards and 1 TD, while rushing for 55 yards
- Showboats WR [Daewood Davis](https://uflnewshub.com/player/daewood-davis-31631) scored 2 TDs on 3 receptions for 86 yards
- Panthers RB Matthew Colburn II rushed for 93 yards and 2 TDs on 24 carries

The Michigan Panthers hosted the Memphis Showboats in a UFL matchup that saw the Panthers emerge victorious with a 24-18 win. With this result, the Panthers improve to a 6-2 record, while the Showboats fall to 1-7.

### Showboats Offensive Breakdown

The Showboats offense was led by the quarterback duo of [Case Cookus](https://uflnewshub.com/player/case-cookus-1463) and Josh Love. Cookus completed 10 of 16 passes for 179 yards, 1 TD, and 1 INT, while Love went 9 of 12 for 56 yards and 1 TD. The top offensive performers for the Showboats were:

- Daewood Davis: 3 receptions, 86 yards, 2 TDs
- Sage Surratt: 5 receptions, 55 yards
- [Dee Anderson](https://uflnewshub.com/player/dee-anderson-7255): 2 receptions, 44 yards
- Darius Victor: 11 carries, 33 yards; 3 receptions, 14 yards
- Vinny Papale: 5 receptions, 25 yards

### Panthers Offensive Breakdown

The Panthers offense was paced by quarterbacks Brian Lewerke and Bryce Perkins. Lewerke completed 6 of 11 passes for 82 yards and 1 TD, while Perkins went 7 of 9 for 106 yards and 1 TD, along with 9 carries for 55 yards. The top offensive performers for the Panthers were:

- Matthew Colburn II: 24 carries, 93 yards, 2 TDs
- Devin Gray: 6 receptions, 84 yards, 1 TD
- Samson Nacua: 2 receptions, 39 yards
- Cole Hikutini: 1 reception, 21 yards, 1 TD
- Trey Quinn: 1 reception, 20 yards

The [UFL standings](https://uflnewshub.com/standings) currently show the Panthers in second place in the USFL Conference with a 6-2 record, while the Showboats sit at the bottom of the same conference at 1-7. The USFL Conference Championship game is already set.

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