Orlando Pirates Take Tulsa in OT 61-55

Pirates Quarterback Paxton DeLaurent throws 5 TD passes in comeback win

Apr. 13, 2026 at 9:55pm

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The Orlando Pirates remain undefeated after defeating the Tulsa Oilers 61-55 in overtime. Pirates quarterback Paxton DeLaurent threw five touchdown passes, including four to wide receiver Thomas Owens, to lead the comeback victory. The win was the first for new head coach Rod Windsor.

Why it matters

The Pirates' undefeated start to the season and comeback win over a tough Tulsa team establishes them as an early contender in the Indoor Football League. The game also marked the debut of new head coach Rod Windsor, who will look to build on the team's recent success.

The details

The Pirates trailed 35-33 at halftime but rallied in the second half, with DeLaurent's quarterback counter run giving them a 55-52 lead late in the fourth quarter. Tulsa's Bailey Hale tied the game with a 48-yard field goal as time expired to send it to overtime. In the extra session, the Pirates defense forced a missed field goal attempt by Tulsa, and DeLaurent connected with Owens for the game-winning touchdown on the first play.

  • The game was played on April 13, 2026.
  • The Pirates will next play the Jacksonville Sharks on Friday, April 17, 2026 at 7:00 pm.

The players

Paxton DeLaurent

The Pirates' quarterback who threw five touchdown passes, including the game-winner in overtime.

Thomas Owens

The Pirates' star wide receiver who caught four touchdown passes, including the game-winner in overtime.

Rod Windsor

The new head coach of the Orlando Pirates, earning his first win with the team.

TJ Edwards

The Tulsa Oilers' quarterback who threw seven touchdown passes in the losing effort.

Bailey Hale

The Tulsa Oilers' kicker who hit a 48-yard field goal to send the game to overtime.

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What’s next

The Pirates will look to extend their undefeated start to the season when they travel to face the Jacksonville Sharks on Friday, April 17, 2026 at 7:00 pm.

The takeaway

The Pirates' comeback victory over a tough Tulsa team, led by the heroics of quarterback Paxton DeLaurent and wide receiver Thomas Owens, demonstrates the team's resilience and potential to be a contender in the Indoor Football League this season under new head coach Rod Windsor.