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In the first ever meeting between the two teams, the Jacksonville Sharks secured the win over the New Mexico Chupacabras 43-32 improving to 4-1 on the season. In a contest where Jacksonville was down 20-13 at halftime they found a way to change the pace of the game right out of the locker room.
The turning point was early in the third quarter when New Mexico was stifled by DL Devonta Davis on 4th down giving possession to the Jacksonville offense who then drove down the field finishing with a Marquel Wade touchdown; his 1st of 2 on the night. The name of the game for the offense was opportunistic scoring, the Sharks had 28 points off turnovers in this contest.
Jacksonville was outgained by New Mexico racking up 204 yards compared to 274 yards but excelled when it came to situation football. Jacksonville converted on 57% of third downs and 67% of fourth downs. The Sharks made plays when they needed them tonight and kept their win streak alive.
