Soul bounce back with win

0 Comments | Philadelphia Inquirer, The, March, 2006 | by THE INQUIRER STAFF

A week after setting a franchise record for futility, the Soul upset the league-leading Dallas Desperados, 55-51, in an Arena League game last night at the American Airlines Center.

The Soul (5-4) had scored only 20 points on March 18 in a loss to Columbus, but they ended a four-game winning streak by the Desperados (7-2).

Steve Smith, who played for the Soul last season and was reacquired in a trade with Kansas City last week, was named Ironman of the Game with eight catches for 98 yards and two touchdowns, plus three kickoff returns for 42 yards.

Tony Graziani threw an 18-yard touchdown pass to Sean Scott with 21.8 seconds remaining for the game-winner.