Birkets beat Hawks 46:43 in the regular season on 2026-10-03. The home side held on for a three-point victory in what proved to be a tight contest. Both teams traded points throughout, but Birkets managed to pull away when it mattered.
The win came after a run of defeats for the hosts. They had lost 21:28 to the Cardinals on 2026-09-26, and before that twice to the Chargers, both times 24:55. Another loss followed on 2026-08-27, this time 24:48 against the Cardinals. The streak had been building, and this result finally stopped it.
Forty-six points on the board showed Birkets could find the scoring zone consistently. Hawks responded with 43 of their own, keeping the game close until the final stages. The margin was slim, but enough to take all the points.
By then the pressure had lifted from the home side. They cannot afford another slip if they want to stay competitive in the standings. This result gives them a platform to build on, even if the margin was narrow.
