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PHOTOS: Memphis Express Fall to Arizona Hotshots in Liberty Bowl debut

by Warren Roseborough02/18/201902/18/2019

Memphis, meet your new pro football team . . . THE MEMPHIS EXPRESS! (Photo: Warren Roseborough)

The Memphis Express made its home debut at the Liberty Bowl on Saturday, facing off against the Arizona Hotshots. And once again, the Express showed positive signs on defense while struggling offensively, sending the home team to a 18-20 loss and an 0-2 record in the team’s inaugural season in Memphis.

Check out the highlight clip from above. And here are some photos from our lead sports photojournalist Warren Roseborough:

Memphis, meet your new pro football team . . . THE MEMPHIS EXPRESS! (Photo: Warren Roseborough)

Memphis Mayor Jim Strickland participated in the opening coin toss. (Photo: Warren Roseborough)

Zac Stacy scores the first touchdown in the history of the Memphis Express. (Photo Warren Roseborough)

Express QB Christian Hackenberg runs for a first down. (Photo: Warren Roseborough)

Express Head Coach Mike Singletary patrols the sidelines

Zac Stacy runs for a first down for the Memphis Express. (Photo: Warren Roseborough)

Halftime at The Memphis Express game. (Photo: Warren Roseborough)

Another big run for Express QB Christian Hackenberg. (Photo: Warren Roseborough)

Anthony Johnson of the Memphis Express sacks John Wolford, QB for the Arizona Hotshots. (Photo: Warren Roseborough)

The fans cheer on their home team but the home crowd was not enough the Express fell to Arizona 20-18. (Photo: Warren Roseborough)

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