Gladiators go big game hunting against the Dallas Life Lions

Image: Italy overcame Dallas Life’s challenges to prove who is king — The Gladiators avenged last season’s overtime loss to the Dallas Life Lions in dramatic fashion. After leading most of the way, the Lions tied the game late, 60-60, with 0:45 left. Italy’s Ryan Ashcraft made it to the line with 0:02 remaining and hit both pressure free throws to seal the deal for the Gladiators 62-60 in yet another Italy Coliseum classic.

Italy overcame Dallas Life’s challenges to prove who is king — The Gladiators avenged last season’s overtime loss to the Dallas Life Lions in dramatic fashion. After leading most of the way, the Lions tied the game late, 60-60, with 0:45 left. Italy’s Ryan Ashcraft made it to the line with 0:02 remaining and hit both pressure free throws to seal the deal for the Gladiators 62-60 in yet another Italy Coliseum classic. (Barry Byers)

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