Lions Win Fourth Straight with Convincing 30-16 Decision over Roughriders
Nathan Rourke completed 22 of 28 passes and B.C. forced multiple turnovers as the Lions won their fourth straight game.
- On Sunday, Quarterback Nathan Rourke threw for 355 yards and two touchdowns as the B.C. Lions defeated the Saskatchewan Roughriders 30-16 at BC Place Stadium before a crowd of 30,083.
- The Lions secured their fourth consecutive win, improving to a 5-5 record and moving into a third-place tie with the Winnipeg Blue Bombers in the CFL West Division.
- B.C.'s defense forced critical turnovers, including an interception by Deontai Williams, while kicker Sean Whyte successfully converted field goals of 25, 35, and 44 yards.
- Despite Trevor Harris throwing for 356 yards, the Roughriders struggled with discipline, committing seven penalties for 72 yards and failing to overcome defensive pressure.
- The Lions visit the Ottawa Redblacks on Sunday, Aug. 30, while the Roughriders host the Toronto Argonauts this Saturday.
13 Articles
13 Articles
The Toronto Star
Lions win fourth straight with convincing 30-16 decision over Roughriders
VANCOUVER - Quarterback Nathan Rourke threw two touchdown passes and the B.C. Lions defence created some key turnovers during a 30-16 victory over the Saskatchewan Roughriders on Sunday.
Red-hot B.C. Lions pick up 4th straight CFL win, thump Saskatchewan 30-16 - Barriere North Thompson Star
The B.C. Lions are on a roll. The streaking Lions earned their fourth win in a row, thumping the visiting Saskatchewan Roughriders 30-16 in CFL action Sunday at BC Place. Quarterback Nathan Rourke passed for 355 yards and two touchdowns for the winners (5-5) who moved into a third-place tie with the Winnipeg Blue Bombers in the league’s West Division. Jevon Cottoy had six catches for 110 yards and a TD for B.C., with Keon Hatcher and Zander Horv…
LIVE BLOG: Saskatchewan Roughriders at B.C. Lions
7:43 p.m. B.C. runs out the clock and their win is in the books. Riders beat the absolute brakes off themselves and fall to 6-4 on the season with a 30-16 loss to the Lions. 7:41 p.m. Riders go for it on third down from the B.C. 35 and Emilus tries to make a leaping catch but hits the ground hard and stays down with an apparent injury. He limps off and it's B.C. ball with 1:19 remaining. 7:35 p.m. Djete has a third-down 13-yard catch to get up t…
Roughriders’ mistakes costly as Lions win fourth in a row
The Saskatchewan Roughriders fell to the B.C. Lions 30-16, suffering their second straight loss and dropping to a 6-4 record. Key mistakes, including three turnovers in Lions' territory and seven penalties for 72 yards, proved detrimental. The Lions, now on a four-game win streak, capitalized on Roughriders' missed opportunities that included interceptions and a negated touchdown due to penalties. Despite a promising start, the Roughriders could…
Coverage Details
Bias Distribution
- 55% of the sources are Center
Factuality
To view factuality data please Upgrade to Premium
