Samuels Stars in Tampa's Win Over Philly
The Associated Press
Sunday, February 29, 2004; 10:50 PM
TAMPA, Fla. - Lawrence Samuels starred on offense and defense for the Tampa Bay Storm in their 40-37 victory Sunday over the Philadelphia Soul.
Samuels recovered Nick Browder' fumble with 20 seconds left, securing the second win in four games this season for the defending champion Storm. He also caught nine passes for a career-high 149 yards and a touchdown, and had an interception.
The Storm forced three Philadelphia turnovers and had three sacks.
Shane Stafford finished 18-of-35 for 233 yards, three touchdowns and an interception for Tampa Bay. Freddie Solomon had two TDs rushing and one receiving.
For the Soul (1-3), Browder was 17-of-32 for 232 yards, four touchdowns, and an interception. Derin Graham was the Soul's leading receiver, catching six passes for 57 yards and a touchdown.
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