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Derrick Dillon returned a missed field goal 109 yards for a touchdown and the Memphis Showboats blanked the visiting Pittsburgh Maulers 22-0 on Saturday in USFL action.
Cole Kelley passed for 135 yards and threw a touchdown to Vinny Papale as the Showboats (3-3) won their third straight game. Alex Kessman kicked field goals of 27, 46 and 48 yards.
The Maulers (2-4) outgained the Showboats 283-223 but also turned the ball over three times, including a pair of interceptions by James Morgan. Isiah Hennie caught eight passes for 103 yards for Pittsburgh.
Dillon’s return following Chris Blewitt’s missed field goal attempt gave Memphis a 19-0 lead just before halftime.
–Field Level Media