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B.C. Lions Advance to CFL Western Final After 33-26 Win over Roughriders
Rourke threw for 366 yards and three touchdowns as B.C. erased an early deficit and earned a trip to the Western Final.
- On Saturday, Quarterback Nathan Rourke passed for 366 yards and three touchdowns, leading the BC Lions to a 33-26 victory over the Saskatchewan Roughriders in the CFL Western Semifinal at BC Place.
- Facing a 17-3 deficit midway through the second quarter, the Lions rallied in the third and fourth quarters to overcome the early disadvantage and secure the comeback win.
- Jevon Cottoy recorded 131 yards and two touchdowns for BC, while Kicker Sean Whyte added four field goals. Trevor Harris passed for 309 yards for the Riders.
- Saskatchewan's final drive ended as B.C. defender Hayden Harris sacked Trevor Harris with time expiring, eliminating the reigning Grey Cup champions from the playoffs.
- With the victory, the Lions advance to the Western Final on Nov. 7, where they will travel to face the Edmonton Elks in Edmonton.
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Leaning Left15Leaning Right1Center5Last UpdatedBias Distribution71% Left
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- 71% of the sources lean Left
71% Left
L 71%
C 24%
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