The St. Louis SLAM women’s full contact football team rolled over the Dayton Diamonds on Saturday at Oakville High School with a score of 70-0. The SLAM posted its first shutout on the season, lit up the scoreboard, and showcased the future of the SLAM with big performances from a number of first-year players. Rookie tailback, Nikki Taylor (4 rushes, 102 yards, 1 TD), and rookie fullback, Nicole Dickerson, recorded their first touchdowns of their careers, leading the ground attack. Rookie tight end, Nicole Notorangelo (2 receptions, 80 yards, 1 TD), also scored the first points of her career as she outran the Dayton secondary for a 75 yard TD reception in the second half. Defensive linemen, Alana Fields (8 tackles) and Kamilah Russell (3 tackles, 1 sack, 1 forced fumble), continued their strong start in their first season for the SLAM. On special teams, rookie corner, Tiffany Williams-Buckley, added a 63 yard punt return for a touchdown, making it a great all-around day for the SLAM rookies.

The SLAM scored early and often in the game. League leading receiver, Kate Evers, added 3 more touchdowns on a TD reception, a punt return, and a kickoff return, giving her 7 touchdowns on the season. Quarterback, Liz Lacy, spread the ball out, passing for 143 yards and 3 touchdowns in the game. The defense was solid throughout, with linebacker, Tiffany Pugh, putting the first points of the game on the board with a 15 yard fumble returned for a touchdown.

The SLAM head into a bye week and next take on the Chicago Force in Chicago on April 30th. The next SLAM home game takes place on May 21, 2010, against the Chicago Force. Kickoff is set for 7:00pm at Oakville High School. Tickets are $10, $8 for seniors, $5 for children. For more game day and ticket information please visit the website at www.stlslam.com or contact the SLAM at slamfootball@hotmail.com.

The St. Louis SLAM women’s full contact football team crushed the Indianapolis Crash on Saturday at Oakville High School with a score of 43-6. The SLAM defeated the Crash with a dominating defensive performance combined with explosive offensive plays. The SLAM jumped out to a 13-0 lead, then let the Crash stay close with a score of 19-6 at the half. But the SLAM came on strong in the second half and never looked back, outscoring the Crash 24-0 in the second half.

Veteran wide receiver, Kate Evers, put on a show for the fans, with 222 receiving yards, 12 receptions, and 34 rushing yards for 4 TDs in the game. Quarterback, Liz Lacy, was efficient in the pocket with 313 yards passing and 3 TDs, completing 19 of 25 attempts. Tailbacks, Toya Brown and Taylor Hay, each added a TD and combined for 95 rushing yards on the day.

The SLAM started off the season continuing their tradition of great defense and forcing 6 turnovers in the game. Veteran linebackers, Kelly Kozlen (8 tackles) and Tiara Pettis (7 tackles, 1 fumble recovery), along with rookie defensive lineman, Alana Fields (5 tackles, 1 sack, 1 forced fumble), disrupted the Crash running game, stopping everything up the middle. The SLAM secondary shut down the passing attack with interceptions from corner, Trecia Buckner, linebacker, Tiffany Pugh, and safety, Robyn Morrow.

The SLAM takes on the Dayton Diamonds this Saturday, April 16, 2011, at Oakville High School. Kickoff is set for 7:00pm. Tickets are $10, $8 for seniors, $5 for children. For more game day and ticket information please visit the website at www.stlslam.com or contact the SLAM at slamfootball@hotmail.com.