Cleveland Indians beat the Hornets 22:15 in the regular-season match on 5 September 2026. The home side held on for the win after a tight contest. The result moves the Indians to the top of the division with two points.
The visitors came into the game with momentum from their previous fixture. They had beaten the Seawolves 41:34 on 27 August. That victory put them second in the standings with one point.
Cleveland came off a narrow 35:32 loss to the Wildcats on 28 August. The defeat had left them at the bottom of the table with zero points. This win gives them a chance to build something.
The match statistics show the Indians dominated possession at 58 per cent. They completed 23 passes compared to the Hornets' 17. The visitors managed only two shots on target throughout the game.
The final scoreline reflects a cautious approach from both sides. The Indians scored their points through two field goals and a touchdown. The Hornets managed only a single field goal attempt that found the posts.