Flag Football 2/26/2022 9:29:00 PM J.T. Wilcox, Sports Information Director

Florida Memorial Flag Football Topped By Thomas University Saturday

MIAMI GARDENS, Fla. – Florida Memorial University took steps in the right direction as a team Saturday and even made a bit of a rally attempt but couldn't come away with the ultimate prize – a victory – Saturday afternoon as it fell 27-18 to Thomas University at St. Thomas University.

How It Happened

FMU entered the final 12 minutes of the game trailing 27-6 but was able to slice into that deficit with a pair of fourth quarter touchdowns.
Lions athlete Thaymiluz Santos connected with Kayla McDuffie and Ericka Johnson on her two TD passes.
Thomas University built its lead on the dual-threat ability of quarterback Kiana Acol, who ran for three scores in the first half.
Florida Memorial's defense stiffened in the second, holding the Night Hawks to just seven points.
FMU's two first-half interceptions halted drives and created extra scoring opportunities for TU.

Inside The Box Score

Santos was 8-of-25 for 93 yards with two TDs and two interceptions.
Johnson led the team with 56 receiving yards on 3 receptions.
Vanessa Queen, Orianna Brooks, and Johnson each had 4 flag pulls.
FMU had two sacks Saturday – both by Amealia Smith.
Perla Batista and Queen each had an interception.
Acol rushed for 67 yards and three scores while also completing 5-of-8 passes for 47 yards and a touchdown.

Analysis & Notes

Batista's interception Saturday was her first of the season.
Also, Smith's two sacks against Thomas set a personal and program high for most sacks in a game.
FMU set a new program-high for points scored in a game with its 18 points against the Night Hawks.
The Lions fall to 1-4 overall and 0-4 in the Sun Conference.
Thomas University improves to 3-1 overall and 2-1 in the Sun Conference.

Up Next
Florida Memorial will have a week to rest and prepare before it plays what will be the first of two regular season matchups against neighborhood rival St. Thomas University on March 5th at STU at 6 p.m.

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Players Mentioned

#13 Perla Batista: LB/RB; 5' 5"; Freshman

#11 Orianna Brooks: OLB; 5' 6"; Freshman

#4 Ericka Johnson: S/WR; 5' 6"; Freshman

#10 Kayla McDuffie: WR; 5' 3"; Freshman

#7 Vanessa Queen: WR/DB; 5' 5"; Freshman

#15 Amealia Smith: RB/R; 5' 3"; Freshman

#19 Thaymiluz Santos: ATH; 5' 9"; Freshman

Players Mentioned

#13 Perla Batista
: 5' 5"; Freshman
: LB/RB

#11 Orianna Brooks
: 5' 6"; Freshman
: OLB

#4 Ericka Johnson
: 5' 6"; Freshman
: S/WR

#10 Kayla McDuffie
: 5' 3"; Freshman
: WR

#7 Vanessa Queen
: 5' 5"; Freshman
: WR/DB

#15 Amealia Smith
: 5' 3"; Freshman
: RB/R

#19 Thaymiluz Santos
: 5' 9"; Freshman
: ATH

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