Showboats lose heartbreaker to Gamblers 30-26

MEMPHIS, Tenn. (WMC) -On the verge of picking up their first win of the season, the Memphis Showboats allowed a game-winning touchdown with 13 seconds left in the fourth quarter to fall to the Houston Gamblers 30-26. The Showboats drop to 0-3 on the season.

Memphis scored their first touchdown of the game courtesy of a trick play where running back Alex Collins threw for a 1-yard score to Jay Jay Wilson to tie the game at 10.

Houston took a 23-10 lead to the fourth quarter when Memphis made a comeback. New starting QB Cole Kelley hit running back Kerrith White scored from 30 yards out to make it a 23-19 game.

Following a Houston missed field goal, the Showboats capped off a go-ahead drive with a spectacular, circus touchdown catch by Ryan McDaniel from 28 yards out. After a missed PAT, Memphis led 26-23 with 1:54 left.

Needing a stop to win the game, the Showboats couldn’t stop Houston’s offense. Justin Hall was left wide open for a 10-yard score with 13 seconds left that proved to be the deciding blow.

Memphis hits the road to take on the Michigan Panthers next Saturday.

Click here to sign up for our newsletter!

Click here to report a spelling or grammar error. Please include the headline.