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Utah Archers clinch playoff spot with narrow win over Carolina Chaos

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 8, 2026, 3:47 AM

Last updated Aug 8, 2026

Utah Archers clinch playoff spot with narrow win over Carolina Chaos

Summary

On August 7, the Utah Archers secured a 13-12 victory against the Carolina Chaos in Boston, ensuring their place in the playoffs. The game saw Carolina tie it in the fourth quarter, only for Mac O’Keefe to score the game-winner shortly after. Goalie Brett Dobson made 12 saves, maintaining a season average of over 50%. This match marked a full-circle moment for the Archers, who ended last season with a one-goal win over Carolina. Looking ahead, they have an over 99% chance to become the top seed in the Western Conference, with a significant bye to the semifinals on the line.

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•Mac O’Keefe scores the winner with 32 seconds left
•Brett Dobson records 12 saves, finishing the season above 50%
•Archers have clinched a playoff spot for 2026
•Utah has a 99.99% chance to be the No. 1 seed in the West
•Semifinals scheduled for September 7 at Zions Bank Stadium

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3:47 AMYahoo Sports — Archers solidify playoff position with full-circle win vs. Chaos

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The Utah Archers dug out a gutsy win, 13-12, against the Carolina Chaos in Boston on Friday night to clinch their spot in the playoffs. The back-and-forth nailbiter reached...
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