In the first week, Wilpolt coached the Gladiators to a 61-49 victory against the New York Dragons in his second game as the team's head coach; then after their stunning victory over New York, he led his team to a 66-63 victory over the Utah Blaze.
In week 1, Wilpolt coached the Gladiators to a 61-49 victory against the New York Dragons in his first game as the team's head coach. 
