cfl Game Recap
Lions Down Saskatchewan 33-26 - Match Report
Vernon Adams Jr. passed for 3 TDs and 458 yards in leading the Lions past Saskatchewan on Friday at BC Place.
British Columbia won on the scoreboard, but lost at the pay window as they failed to cover the -9.5-point spread. The game went OVER the consensus closing total of 50.0.
Vernon Adams Jr. completed 27 of 36 pass attempts for 458 yards and 3 TDs for the Lions in the win.
Frankie Hickson rushed for 22 yards for Saskatchewan, while Thomas Bertrand-Hudon added 7 yards. Jake Dolegala threw for 409 yards for the Roughriders, while receivers Kian Schaffer-Baker and Jerreth Sterns had 104 and 102 yards respectively.
Saskatchewan was outgained by British Columbia 522-447 yards in Friday's match, while the important battle of first downs was won 29-24 by the Roughriders.
British Columbia led the time of possession tally, as the game finished as a 30:50-29:10 split in that important category.
British Columbia looks to continue their winning ways next game with a battle against the Blue Bombers. The Roughriders will aim to get back on the winning track vs. Hamilton.