Tulsa Talons Can't Hold Off Arizona in Home Finale

Originally Published: Jul 24, 2010 10:10 PM CDT

Andrew Topps
Oklahoma Sports Staff Writer

TULSA, Oklahoma -- The Arizona Rattlers scored 21 points in the fourth quarter to rally to a 61-51 victory against Tulsa Saturday in the Talons regular season home finale. Tulsa finished with a 6-2 mark at home.

The two teams traded points in the first quarter to end the period tied 13-13. The Talons kept the pressure on in the second quarter to take a 30-26 lead into halftime.

Tulsa kept its four point advantage heading into the fourth quarter however, the Rattlers ratcheted up their attack in the final frame.

Nick Davila capped the comeback with a 21-yard touchdown pass to Rod Windsor. Arizona picked off Justin Allgood on the Talons final drive.

Allgood threw five touchdowns on 20-of-36 passing for 181 yards. Donovan Morgan and Carlese Franklin each caught two touchdown passes.

Davila tossed seven touchdown and two interceptions on 25-of-36 passing for 296 yards. JJ McKelvey and Windsor hauled in three touchdowns apiece.

The Talons finish the regular season down the Turnpike against Oklahoma City at 7:05 p.m. Friday.