Lions Win Fourth Straight with Convincing 30-16 Decision over Roughriders
Nathan Rourke completed 22 of 28 passes and B.C. forced multiple turnovers as the Lions won their fourth straight game.
- On Sunday, Quarterback Nathan Rourke threw for 355 yards and two touchdowns, leading the B.C. Lions to a 30-16 victory over the Saskatchewan Roughriders at BC Place Stadium in front of 30,083 fans.
- The Lions secured their fourth consecutive win, improving to a 5-5 record and moving into a third-place tie with the Winnipeg Blue Bombers in the CFL West Division.
- B.C.'s defense forced critical turnovers, including an interception by Deontai Williams, while kicker Sean Whyte successfully converted field goals of 25, 35, and 44 yards.
- Despite Trevor Harris throwing for 356 yards, the Roughriders struggled with discipline, committing seven penalties for 72 yards and failing to overcome the Lions' defensive pressure.
- The Lions visit the Ottawa Redblacks on Sunday, Aug. 30, while the Roughriders host the Toronto Argonauts on Saturday.
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Lions win fourth straight with convincing 30-16 decision over Roughriders
VANCOUVER - Quarterback Nathan Rourke threw two touchdown passes and the B.C. Lions defence created some key turnovers during a 30-16 victory over the Saskatchewan Roughriders on Sunday.
Red-hot B.C. Lions pick up 4th straight CFL win, thump Saskatchewan 30-16 - Barriere North Thompson Star
The B.C. Lions are on a roll. The streaking Lions earned their fourth win in a row, thumping the visiting Saskatchewan Roughriders 30-16 in CFL action Sunday at BC Place. Quarterback Nathan Rourke passed for 355 yards and two touchdowns for the winners (5-5) who moved into a third-place tie with the Winnipeg Blue Bombers in the league’s West Division. Jevon Cottoy had six catches for 110 yards and a TD for B.C., with Keon Hatcher and Zander Horv…
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Roughriders’ mistakes costly as Lions win fourth in a row
The Saskatchewan Roughriders fell to the B.C. Lions 30-16, suffering their second straight loss and dropping to a 6-4 record. Key mistakes, including three turnovers in Lions' territory and seven penalties for 72 yards, proved detrimental. The Lions, now on a four-game win streak, capitalized on Roughriders' missed opportunities that included interceptions and a negated touchdown due to penalties. Despite a promising start, the Roughriders could…
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