PHOENIX – The Orlando Predators (7-6) lost 55-35 to the Arizona Rattlers (10-3) on the road Saturday.
The teams played in front of a crowd of 11,673 people at U.S. Airways Arena in Phoenix, according to the Predators.
The Predators' offense committed seven turnovers on the night, including five turnovers on downs.
The team said QB Bernard Morris completed 20-of-40 pass attempts while throwing for 285 yards with three touchdowns and one interception, adding eight yards and another score on the ground.
WR Larry Brackins hauled in a game-high 11 passes for 154 yards and two touchdowns, while WR Brandon Thompkins snared four receptions for 83 yards and another score, the team said.
Defensively, the Preds stopped the Rattlers on four possessions, forcing one fumble while denying Arizona on three fourth-down attempts. The team said DB Emanuel Cook paced all defenders with 11.5 total tackles, while DL Austin Brown contributed 1.5 tackles with one forced fumble and one blocked kick.
The Predators returns Saturday to the Amway Center to take on the New Orleans VooDoo. Kickoff is scheduled for 7 p.m.