Tucson, AZ- The Tucson Sugar Skulls snapped a four-game losing streak in epic fashion with a 51-50 overtime victory on Saturday night. 

Sweet, Sweet Victory 

There's no doubt about it—this will be a night forever remembered in Tucson Sugar Skulls lore. On an evening that provided plenty of dramatics that weren't for the faint of the heart, it was the Sugar Skulls that ultimately prevailed over the once undefeated Knight Hawks. 

Last weekend, head coach Billy Back used his challenge flags to no avail. Fast forward one week later, and it was Back that came up clutch with the red flag in his pocket. After it initially appeared that QB Mylik Mitchell committed an intentional grounding penalty in his own end zone with just 50 seconds remaining on the clock in a deadlocked contest, it was Back who had a suspicion that there was illegal contact being committed by a Vegas defender. Following a lengthy review by officials, it was determined that Back was correct in his assumption and the call on the field of a safety was reversed. 

Even though Tucson ended up missing a potential game-winning field goal as time expired on that very same drive, it was Back's challenge that still saved the day. 

True Grit

In front of 2,169 screaming Sugar Skulls fans at home, the crowd erupted into a full-blown frenzy when Coach Back and his staff's decision to go for the win on a two-point conversion paid off. Shortly after, Mike Jones scored a touchdown from two yards out, narrowing the lead to one point in overtime.

Putting an emphasis on the ground game in overtime, Back called upon  "The Face of the Franchise" in Mike Jones once again to cap off the magnificent drive with a game-winning PAT rushing attempt.  With his boldness paying off in a big way, this could be exactly what the Sugar Skulls desperately need to turn the season around. 

Looking to the Horizon 

Finally, Tucson was able to bask in the glory of being the victor. With their second win of the season under their belts, the Skulls will hit the road next weekend for the first time in two weeks for a rematch with the Northern Arizona Wranglers.