MIAMI (April 17, 2015) – The FIU football team held its annual Spring Game on Friday, April 17 from Ocean Bank Field at FIU Stadium, to close out spring practice.
 
The 15^th and final practice of the spring pitted the offense versus the defense, with the offense defeating the defense, 34-22. The game consisted of a scoring system where the offense received points for scores as well as consecutive first downs and big plays (passing of 20-or-more yards and rushing of 10-or-more yards), while 3-and-outs, turnovers and holding the offense from scoring gave the defense points.
 
The offensive side of the ball was led by wide receiver Shawn Abrams, who grabbed four catches for a game-high 84 yards, including a 29-yard touchdown reception from quarterback Bud Martin. Martin went 10-of-21 for 101 yards and two touchdowns on the evening. The Ft. Lauderdale, Fla., native also connected with wide out Thomas Owens for a 1-yard TD pass in the fourth quarter. Alex McGough finished the evening 10-of-17 for 82 yards and a touchdown. The Tampa, Fla., native completed a 3-yard touchdown pass to Ya'Keem Griner in the second quarter. On the ground Napoleon Maxwell rushed for 23 yards on four carries, while Alex Gardner added 19 yards on four carries. 
 
On defense, the Panthers were anchored by linebacker Fred Russ, who posted a game-high six tackles. Cornerback Mark Bruno had five, including an interception. Linebacker Jordan Guest also registered a pick. 
 
FIU Spring Game
Friday, April 17, 2015
Ocean Bank Field at FIU Stadium
Offense versus Defense
 
Scoring by Quarter
                                1              2              3              4              F
Offense                 8              13           5              8              34          
Defense                8              11           3              0              22
 
Scoring Summary
1^st                  29-yard Touchdown pass from Martin to Abrams
2^nd                 3-yard Touchdown pass from McGough to Griner
4^th                  1-yard Touchdown pass from Martin to Owens
 
 
Individual Leaders
Rushing                                   No               Yds           TD           Lg             Avg
Napoleon Maxweell              4                  23             0              8                5.7
Alex Gardner                          4                  19             0              13             4.7
Silas Spearman III                 6                  14             0              5                2.3
Alex McGough                       5                  13             0              10             2.6
Luke Medlock                         3                  12             0              10             4.0
Anthon Samuel                      1                  10             0              10             10.0
Bud Martin                              2                  5                0              7                2.5
Yohan Soares                        1                  3                0              3                3.0
Alfonso Randolph                 2                  2                0              2                1.0
Alex McGough                       2                  -7              0              5                -3.5
 
Passing:                                 Att-Cmp    Int             Yds         TD             Lg
Bud Martin                              21-10         0                101         2                29
Alex McGough                       17-10         0                82           1                23
Christian Alexander              18-11         1                48           0                8
Luke Medlock                         7-5              0                31           0                12
                                                                     
 
Receiving:                              No               Yds           TD           Lg
Shawn Abrams                      7                  84             1              29
Clinton Taylor                         2                  26             0              23
Thomas Owens                     4                  22             1              14
Dennis Turner                        2                  14             0              13
James Davis                          1                  12             0              12
Anthony Jones                       4                  12             0              8
Shug Oyegunle                      2                  13             0              8
Alfonso Randolph                 2                  10             0              7
Silas Spearmann III              1                  6                0              6
Akil Dan-Fodio                       2                  5                0              3
Anthon Samuel                      3                  5                0              3
Jonathon Pavlov                    1                  4                0              4
Ya'Keem Griner                     1                  3                1              3
Adrien Francois                     1                  4                0              4
 
 
Tackles:                                  UA-A          Total         Sacks
Fred Russ                                4-2              6                -
Mark Bruno                             4-1              5                -
Tyree Johnson                       0-4              4                -
Davison Colimon                  3-1              4                -
Jordan Davis                          0-3              3                -
De'Shawn Hazziez               0-3              3                -
Darrian Dyson                        2-1              3                -
Xavier Hines                           2-1              3                -
Jordan Guest                          1-2              3                -
Vontarius West                       1-2              3                -
 
 
Interceptions: Mark Bruno, Jordan Guest
 
 
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About FIU Athletics: FIU Athletics is home to more than 400 student-athletes in 18 different sports. Athletic events are played in seven different venues on FIU's campuses (Modesto A. Maidique and Biscayne Bay), including FIU Arena and Ocean Bank Field at FIU Stadium.
 
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