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Late Field Goal Powers B.C. Lions to 27-24 Victory over Hamilton Tiger-Cats

On Saturday, veteran kicker Sean Whyte sent a 24-yard field goal through the uprights with 28 seconds left, lifting the B.C. Lions to a 27-24 victory over the Hamilton Tiger-Cats at BC Place.
Lions quarterback Nathan Rourke returned from a shoulder injury to pass for 370 yards and two touchdowns, while Hamilton quarterback Harrison Frost threw for 239 yards in his first start, replacing injured Bo Levi Mitchell.
Horvath added two touchdowns for the Lions, while Hamilton's Jake Dolegala scored two majors on short-yardage plays. McInnis also recorded a major for B.C. in the back-and-forth contest.
Improving to 3-5, the Lions earned their first victory at BC Place this season. The result splits the season series with Hamilton following the Tiger-Cats' 41-27 win on June 19.
Looking ahead, the Tiger-Cats host the Saskatchewan Roughriders on Saturday, August 15, while the Lions visit the Calgary Stampeders on Thursday, August 13, to continue their schedules.

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Rourke's return sparks B.C. Lions to 27-24 win over Hamilton Tiger-Cats

Nathan Rourke’s return to the lineup was a winning one. The reigning CFL most outstanding player tossed for 370 yards and two touchdowns, leading the B.C. Lions to an exciting 27-24 win over the visiting Hamilton Tiger-Cats Saturday at BC Place. Zander Horvath had two TDs for B.C. (3-5), with Justin McInnis also recording a major. Kicker Sean Whyte added two field goals and three extra points. For the Ticats (3-6), quarterback Harrison Frost, ma…

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