Saturday, April 18, 2015

FRIDAY NIGHT RESULT

           PIRATES TAKE DOWN BULLS IN O.T.

Jacksonville, Fla:  Cairo Santos kicked a 38 yard field goal with 5:38 remaining in overtime, to lift the Shreveport Pirates to a thrilling high scoring 44-41 victory over the Jacksonville Bulls Friday night.

Brandon Banks had 8 catches for 85 yards and Darius Johnson caught 7 passes for 88 yards and a touchdown to lead the Pirates ( 3-2 ) who have now won two straight. Joe McKnight ran for 94 yards and 2 touchdowns on 19 carries. Darian Durant completed 28 of 56 passes for 298 yards and 3 touchdowns.

Jacksonville was led by quarterback Ryan Lindley who completed 29 of 61 passes for 359 yards, but threw 3 interceptions and no touchdowns. Andre Williams found paydirt 4 times while rushing for 136 yards on 28 carries. Cole Beasley caught 10 passes for 136 yards in the loss for Jacksonville who dropped their second straight, falling to 4-2.