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Generals use strong defense to beat Maulers

Apr 15, 2023; Birmingham, AL, USA; New Jersey Generals quarterback Dakota Prukop (9) throws the ball against the Birmingham Stallions during the second half of a USFL football game at Protective Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Vasha Hunt-USA TODAY Sports

Darius Victor ran for 71 yards and a touchdown and the New Jersey Generals grabbed three takeaways during a pivotal fourth quarter to beat the host Pittsburgh Maulers 20-3 on Sunday in Canton, Ohio.

After Dakota Prukop connected with Cam Echols-Luper for a 10-yard touchdown pass to give the Generals a 13-3 lead, Pittsburgh quarterback James Morgan lost the first of two fumbles and Victor scored on a 1-yard rush 29 seconds later for a 17-point edge with 9:58 left.

Hercules Mata’afa recovered both fumbles for the Generals and Paris Ford added an interception. New Jersey (1-1) held the Maulers to 166 yards (2.9 per play).

QBs Morgan and Troy Williams combined to go 19-for-30 for 124 yards for the Maulers (0-2).

–Field Level Media

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