cfl Game Recap
Lions vs Elks Final: 46-14 - Recap
The Lions got a 5-TD performance from Nathan Rourke as British Columbia handed Edmonton a 46-14 defeat on Saturday at BC Place Stadium.
The Lions were a -9.0-point favorite in the win, and managed to turn a profit for their supporters. The combined score went OVER the total, which closed at 51.5.
Nathan Rourke completed 34 of 37 pass attempts for 477 yards and 5 TDs for the Lions in the win.
Taylor Cornelius rushed for 13 yards for Edmonton, while Ante Milanovic-Litre added 12 yards. Taylor Cornelius threw for 183 yards for the Elks, while receivers Derel Walker and Kenny Lawler Jr. had 91 and 35 yards respectively.
British Columbia outgained Edmonton 540-219 yards in the game, while the battle of first downs was won 29-15 by the Lions.
British Columbia led the time of possession tally, as the game finished as a 35:22-24:38 split in that important category.
British Columbia heads into a Week 10 battle against the Stampeders. Edmonton, meanwhile, will have their next action against Saskatchewan.