Post by Daytonadan on Apr 7, 2009 0:03:18 GMT -5
ALBUQUERQUE ? The Utah Valley Thunder scored 28 unanswered points in the fourth quarter to rally to a 58-54 victory over the New Mexico Wildcats Monday night in AIFA football action.
Thunder quarterback Mike Affleck connected with Jeff Johnson for a four-yard touchdown with six seconds left in the game to lift the Thunder (2-1) to their second consecutive victory over the Wildcats (1-2).
Utah Valley trailed 54-30 heading into the final quarter before Thunder running back Sete Aulai scored on an eight-yard touchdown run early in the quarter to start the scoring spree.
After recovering an onside kick, Affleck connected with Johnson on a 40-yard touchdown to continue the run. Trenton Himalaya later pulled the Thunder to within a touchdown with a three-yard touchdown run late in the quarter.
The Thunder defense recorded its second consecutive stop in the quarter to set up Affleck?s game-winning toss to Johnson.
Affleck completed 15-of-29 passes for 174 yards and four touchdowns, while Johnson finished with four catches for 68 yards and three scores. Akamu Aki recorded a team-high seven catches for a team-high 89 yards and one touchdown.
?It was great perseverance and not giving up,? Utah Valley Thunder coach Chad DeGrenier said.
The Thunder will look to make it three wins in a row when they travel to face the Ogden Knights Saturday night in Ogden
Thunder quarterback Mike Affleck connected with Jeff Johnson for a four-yard touchdown with six seconds left in the game to lift the Thunder (2-1) to their second consecutive victory over the Wildcats (1-2).
Utah Valley trailed 54-30 heading into the final quarter before Thunder running back Sete Aulai scored on an eight-yard touchdown run early in the quarter to start the scoring spree.
After recovering an onside kick, Affleck connected with Johnson on a 40-yard touchdown to continue the run. Trenton Himalaya later pulled the Thunder to within a touchdown with a three-yard touchdown run late in the quarter.
The Thunder defense recorded its second consecutive stop in the quarter to set up Affleck?s game-winning toss to Johnson.
Affleck completed 15-of-29 passes for 174 yards and four touchdowns, while Johnson finished with four catches for 68 yards and three scores. Akamu Aki recorded a team-high seven catches for a team-high 89 yards and one touchdown.
?It was great perseverance and not giving up,? Utah Valley Thunder coach Chad DeGrenier said.
The Thunder will look to make it three wins in a row when they travel to face the Ogden Knights Saturday night in Ogden