Riders improve to 5-5 following victory against B.C Lions
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The Saskatchewan Roughriders are back in the win column after a 34-29 victory against the B.C. Lions at Mosaic Stadium.
The Saskatchewan Roughriders are back in the win column after a 34-29 victory against the B.C. Lions at Mosaic Stadium.
The Riders opened up scoring in the first two minutes of play on Sunday – recording a major that saw Kian Schaffer-Baker score his first touchdown this season following hip surgery and a lengthy stay on the injured list.
The Riders’ third string quarterback Jake Dolegala came out swinging in his second start of the season – recording 239 yards and three touchdowns.
Following a near catch in the Rider’s end zone, the Lions managed to pull off a field goal from inside the 20.
The Riders’ led the Lions 7-3 at the end of the first quarter.
The Lions opened scoring in the second quarter – fighting back with a 30 yard pass to Alexander Hollins which led to a touchdown six minutes into the second quarter.
A holding call against O-lineman Evan Johnson sent the Riders back 10 yards with six minutes left in the half.