SIOUX FALLS — The Sioux Falls Storm snapped Quad City's four-game winning streak on Saturday night, coasting past the Steamwheelers 59-47 at the Premier Center. With the win, the Storm improved to 3-2 on the season and dropped Quad City to 4-2.
Trailing 21-18 at halftime, the Storm offense caught fire in the second half, striking for six touchdowns to propel Sioux Falls to the win. They led 39-29 at the end of three and built their lead as high as 18 in the fourth.
Lorenzo Brown threw four touchdown passes, completing 12-of-18 passes for 136 yards while also rushing for 49 yards and a score. The Storm rushed for 121 yards as a team, with Xavier Jackson leading the way with 55 yards to go with a pair of touchdowns. Dwight Blakey and Tony Tate each scored rushing touchdowns, while Cole Thurness had three catches, all for scores, totaling 64 yards. Donnie Corley had Sioux Falls' fourth touchdown reception.
James Brown led the Storm defense with 10 tackles and a sack, while Antwan Hadley had an interception and Undraez Lilly and Daryl Banfield each added a sack.
EJ Hilliard threw for 149 yards and four touchdowns and ran for 53 yards and two scores for Quad City.
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The Storm will be back home next Saturday to host the Tulas Oilers. Kick-off is at 7:05 p.m.
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