Zander Horvath’s Three Touchdowns Carry Lions to 35-19 Win over Blue Bombers
Zander Horvath scored three touchdowns and Kaidon Salter ran for 160 yards as B.C. piled up 377 rushing yards.
- On Thursday, the B.C. Lions defeated the Winnipeg Blue Bombers 35-19 at Princess Auto Stadium, powered by 377 rushing yards in rookie quarterback Kaidon Salter's first CFL start.
- Running back Zander Horvath powered the Lions' comeback, rushing for 191 yards and three touchdowns to overcome the Blue Bombers' 16-10 fourth-quarter lead.
- Salter showcased dual-threat capabilities, rushing for 160 yards on 10 carries while passing for 96 yards and one touchdown to receiver Jermaine Jackson.
- Quarterback Dru Brown exited the game with an injury in the fourth quarter after completing 18-of-21 passes for 180 yards and one touchdown, with backup Taylor Elgersma replacing him as the Blue Bombers fell to 4-4.
- The Lions host the Hamilton Tiger-Cats on August 8 at BC Place, while the Blue Bombers enter a bye week before facing the Ottawa Redblacks on August 14 at Princess Auto Stadium.
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Zander Horvath ran for 191 yards and three touchdowns to help rookie B.C. Lions quarterback Kaidon Salter record a 35-19 victory over the Winnipeg Blue Bombers in his first CFL start on Thursday.
The Toronto Star
Zander Horvath’s three touchdowns carry Lions to 35-19 win over Blue Bombers
WINNIPEG - Zander Horvath ran for a trio of touchdowns to help rookie B.C. Lions quarterback Kaidon Salter record a 35-19 victory over the Winnipeg Blue Bombers in his first
Winnipeg Free Press
Zander Horvath's three touchdowns carry Lions to 35-19 win over Blue Bombers
WINNIPEG - Zander Horvath ran for a trio of touchdowns to help rookie B.C. Lions quarterback Kaidon Salter record a 35-19 victory over the Winnipeg Blue Bombers in his first CFL start on Thursday.
The Free Press
B.C. Lions use ground and pound attack to dump Winnipeg Blue Bombers 35-19
Zander Horvath rushed for 191 yards and three touchdowns, lifting the visiting B.C. Lions to a 35-19 win over the Winnipeg Blue Bombers in CFL action Thursday at Princess Auto Stadium. Quarterback Kaidon Salter made the most of his first CFL start for the Lions (2-5), rushing for 160 yards on 10 carries and passing for another 96 yards and a touchdown to Jermaine Jackson. Salter took over this week from Chase Brice, who was ineffective filling i…
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