Greensboro, N.C., August 4, 2001
The New York Sharks were flying high after a 20-0 defeat of the New England Storm, last week. Their next opponent was the Carolina Cougars who were unbeaten and unscored upon so far this season. The Cougars have played extremely well this season, averaging 20 points a game while giving up none.
The Sharks flew into North Carolina in the afternoon before taking on the Cougars at 7PM.
The Cougars got on the board first with a field goal in the first quarter, to take a 3-0 lead. The Sharks struck right back on a passing play from quarterback Jen Leuck to Chris Aigotti. This was Leuck’s second touchdown pass of the season. As has been the team’s strategy throughout this season, the Sharks went for the 2-point conversion and succeeded to put them in front 8-3.
Both defenses then took over and the game remained tight. But the Cougars then took advantage of a Sharks turnover and recovered the ball in the New York endzone for a touchdown. The Cougars successfully kicked the extra point and the score was now 10-8.
With both offenses being stymied by the defense, the Cougars were able to make the 2 point advantage last till the end of the game. The victory by North Carolina was the third of the season and the loss evened New York’s record at 1-1.
The next game for the Sharks will be New York’s home opener at Stony Brook University on Long Island. They will be hosting the Syracuse Sting, formerly the New York Galaxy. Tickets are available by calling Crystal Tupin, the Shark’s Assistant General Manager.