(ST. CHARLES, MO) For the St. Louis SLAM, it was quite a way to finish the 2015 home campaign. With 15 uncontested points scored within the final four minutes, the SLAM notched a 35-22 victory over the Kansas City Titans Saturday night at Lindenwood University.
The baker’s dozen win over its Show-Me State rival resulted in St. Louis’ fourth straight triumph and pushed its record to 6-1 overall in the Women’s Football Alliance (WFA).
Propelled a lethal offensive line, SLAM running back Taylor Hay scored twice in the second quarter, resulting in a 14-14 tie heading into intermission.
In the third quarter, the SLAM took the lead 20-14, following Keyonna Smith’s touchdown run.
The lead would not be maintained as the Titans tied the game, 20-20, with 7:35 remaining in the contest. A successful two-point conversion resulted in a 22-20 scoreboard flip in favor of Kansas City.
The SLAM countered and retook the lead, 26-22, with 3:45 left as quarterback Jelani Kelly scored her seventh touchdown run of the season. The margin was pushed to six points following a successful two-point conversion.
St. Louis secured victory, and finished its 2015 home record spotless (4-0), with Kaylee Kneutzling’s touchdown run late. Hay’s successful kick afterwards resulted in the final differential.
The SLAM’s 35-22 win split the home-and-home series against Kansas City, who dropped to 4-3.
St. Louis finishes its WFA regular season this Saturday with a road trip to the Windy City to face the Chicago Force (6-1).
For more information on SLAM football, go to stlslam.com.
(Story constructed from the official Facebook page of the St. Louis SLAM.)
By trade, he is a six-time, regional Emmy Award-winning news videographer/editor for KTVI/KPLR-TV. By hobby, he is a writer for Arch City Media, dating back to February 2014. Emphasis is on featuring and promoting local women's sports, but will cover anything that is not reported by traditional media outlets. Also a contributor to local concert reviews.
