Friday, June 26, 2015

WEEK SIXTEEN: FRIDAY NIGHT RESULT


(5-10) Omaha- 38    (6-9) San Antonio- 0

Lincoln, NB:  A crowd of 35,000 filled Memorial Stadium Friday night and were not disappointed, as the Omaha Express played like true " Cornhuskers" dismantling the San Antonio Gunslingers 38-0.

Latavius Murray ran 18 times for 97 yards and 2 touchdowns. Alex Singleton and Owen Schmitt each had touchdown runs as well. Brandon Kaufman had 3 catches for 81 yards including a 58 yard touchdown catch.

Drew Willy completed 19 of 27 passes for 200 yards and 1 touchdown , with 1 interception in the win for the Express.

" We were told a large crowd was expected tonight.  We just wanted to come out and play hard and smart. Our  offensive line played a great game and our defense really stepped up." said a smiling Drew Willy following the game.

San Antonio who was shut out for the second consecutive game was held to just 153 total yards and had 9 penalties.

Mike Reilly threw for 111 yards on 13 of 23 passing and 1 sack. Lamin Barrow led the Gunslinger defense with 13 tackles, 1 hurry and 1 stuff.

The loss dropped San Antonio to 6-9 and severely damaged their play-off chances. Omaha moves to 5-10 on the season.