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B.C. Lions climb CFL standings with 31-24 win over Saskatchewan Roughriders
Rourke completed 22 of 28 passes and the Lions moved into second place in the CFL West with the win.
- On Friday, B.C. Lions quarterback Nathan Rourke threw four touchdowns to lead a 31-24 victory over the Saskatchewan Roughriders, moving the Lions into second place in the CFL's West Division.
- Rourke passed for 375 yards on 22 of 28 attempts, with receiver Keon Hatcher catching two touchdowns and surpassing the 1,000-yard season mark.
- Despite the loss, Riders quarterback Trevor Harris threw for 302 yards with a touchdown to Dylan Djete, while running back A.J. Ouellette gained 77 rushing yards in his return from injury.
- Late in the fourth quarter, Rourke found Jermaine Jackson for a touchdown to build a 31-16 lead, which held despite Tommy Stevens scoring a two-point conversion for Saskatchewan.
- The Riders host the Calgary Stampeders on Oct. 2, while the Lions visit the Toronto Argonauts on Oct. 3 as both teams continue their playoff push.
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