The Oakland Invaders delivered a dominant performance at home, steamrolling the winless Las Vegas Ace 61-13. Oakland set the tone early, scoring 21 points in the first quarter with a mix of efficient passing from Fred Besana and a strong ground game. Besana, who earned MVP honors, completed 34 of 46 passes for 430 yards and five touchdowns, leading the Invaders’ relentless offensive attack that overwhelmed the Las Vegas defense from the start.
Las Vegas struggled to keep pace, with quarterback Randall Cunningham throwing for 333 yards and two touchdowns but also committing three costly interceptions. Despite a few bright moments, including a 26-yard touchdown pass to Ted Hollern in the second quarter, the Ace’s efforts were undermined by turnovers and missed opportunities. Oakland capitalized on every mistake, including a 90-yard fumble recovery touchdown by Daryl Hart in the final minutes, sealing their victory.
Oakland’s defense also played a significant role, forcing five turnovers and stifling the Las Vegas run game. Vito McKeever led the way with three interceptions, while Jess Atkinson contributed with four field goals. The Invaders’ commanding win improved their record to 4-2, while the Ace continued to search for their first victory, falling to 0-6 in a season that has been nothing short of disastrous.
