In a closely contested game at Sun Devil Stadium, the Arizona Wranglers upset the Jacksonville Bulls 17-10, improving their record to 4-4. The first half was marked by defensive play, with both teams struggling to generate offense. Arizona broke the deadlock midway through the second quarter when Reggie Brown powered into the end zone on a 7-yard run after a Jacksonville fumble gave them prime field position. Jacksonville responded with a field goal late in the half, but the Wranglers carried a 7-3 lead into the break.

Arizona extended their lead in the third quarter, thanks to quarterback Vince Evans, who scrambled for a 17-yard touchdown after leading the Wranglers on a 72-yard drive. A field goal by Luis Zendejas stretched the lead to 17-3 by the end of the quarter. Jacksonville’s offense struggled to find rhythm throughout the game, as quarterback Ed Luther threw two interceptions and the team fumbled four times. However, a glimmer of hope emerged early in the fourth quarter when Shawn Jones capped off a 10-play, 80-yard drive with a 12-yard touchdown run, bringing the Bulls within striking distance at 17-10.

Despite Jacksonville’s late push, Arizona’s defense held firm, with Bruce Gheesling leading the way with 13 tackles and a sack. The Wranglers’ offense controlled the clock in the final minutes, chewing up precious time with a grinding ground attack led by Reggie Brown, who finished with 88 yards on 27 carries. Jacksonville’s last drive ended in a turnover on downs, sealing the victory for Arizona in what was a gritty, hard-fought game.