Round 2: Rattlers vs. Sabercats

[Nasser22]

Hopefully San Jose doesen't beat us three times in a row. The game is in 30 minutes on NBC. Come on Bonner, bring us another championship before you retire! :notworthy

 

[Nasser22]

35-27 Sabercats at the half.

 

[Diamondback Jay]

Ben Nelson tied a post-season record with six touchdown catches as the San Jose SaberCats defeated the Arizona Rattlers, 62-48, at HP Pavilion in San Jose, Calif. in a American Conference Divisional Round playoff game. The SaberCats will now play in the Conference Championship next Saturday, June 3 at 3 pm ET on NBC.



Nelson finished with 12 catches for 202 yards and 6 TDs. The 202 receiving yards was the third-highest total in postseason history.



San Jose QB Mark Grieb was 24 of 34 for 320 yards, 8 TDs and 1 INT.



For Arizona, Sherdrick Bonner was 23 of 42 for 338 yards, 6 TDs and 1 INT.



Damien Groce had 7 catches for 159 yards and 2 TDs, while Randy Gatewood had 3 TD receptions.