Head coach Mike Houston used a modified scoring system that made the game offense vs defense. Both teams could score based on many different factors on both sides of the ball that included first downs on offense and forcing three-and-outs on defense. Houston’s offense managed to outsmart the defense in the end and prevailed 71-36 in the end.
"You look at us today versus a month ago, and there's been tremendous improvement," Houston said per ecupirates.com. "As far as what I felt best about, I thought the consistent way in which the offense moved the ball was pleasing to see.