The Strike Force came out on the winning side of some late game drama Sunday on the road against Bay Area, escaping with a 43-42 win. 

San Diego came back and answered the bell with their backs against the wall in what ended up being their toughest bout of the season thus far. 

They defeated the top team in the league, who are the defending champs, on the road to keep their playoff hopes alive in the same fashion they themselves lost last week. 

A missed field goal by Bay Area as time expired gave the Strike Force the win. Sports are funny sometimes. 

MANGAN IS THE MAN

K Connor Mangan jogged off the field a week ago at home with his head down. This week he was the hero. The Irishman went 6/6 on PATs in the game including a drop kick with 19 seconds left that would end up being the difference in the game. 

ELIJAH LILLY. A SPECIAL (TEAMS) STAR

Elijah Lilly did not have a kickoff return touchdown in the game. He did however return a field goal try 51 yards for a touchdown. Still worth six points on the scoreboard. 

NOTABLES

• QB Nate Davis said the offense had to be better after last game vs Arizona. They were better through the air against the Panthers. Davis went 19/28, 158 yards and had 4 TDs to three separate targets

• WR Arthur Jackson III hauled in eight catches for 78 yards and a touchdown. He now has 17 receiving TDs on the year, good for second most in the league

• DB Justic'e King led the way on defense with 5 solo tackles and 5 assists. 

The Strike Force will look to keep the momentum rolling as they continue their road trip to Tuscon (June 22) and Northern Arizona (June 29) before returning home on July 6 to face Vegas.