The Fishers Freight’s road matchup against the Quad City Steamwheelers Saturday night was anything but typical, even by Indoor Football League standards. The first quarter ended in an unusual 5-5 tie, and the game quickly turned chaotic from there.

Two Quad City offensive linemen were each flagged for two unsportsmanlike conduct penalties, meaning they had to leave the game, forcing the team to shift two defensive linemen to offensive duty—something rarely seen at any level of football.

The Freight ultimately fell 45-28, marking their ninth consecutive loss after opening the season with two wins. The contest was defined by constant penalties, with both teams repeatedly flagged for unsportsmanlike conduct in what turned into a highly physical matchup. Whether the game was out of control or the officiating crew was simply overzealous, penalties played a central role in the night’s action.

After the first-quarter tie, the Steamwheelers took control early in the second quarter with a one-yard touchdown run and never looked back. Fishers failed to regain the lead at any point for the remainder of the game.

All-too-familiar struggles continued to plague the Freight: failed fourth-down conversions, costly fumbles, and key interceptions all contributed to the loss.

The Freight will return home on Saturday, June 21, for “Summer Camp Night,” hoping to find a bright spot and end their inaugural Indoor Football League season on a more positive note.