Late field goal lifts Lions to win over Tiger-Cats
A late field goal lifted the B.C. Lions to a 27-24 victory over the visiting Hamilton Tiger-Cats on Saturday.
Nathan Rourke, the B.C. Lions quarterback, returned to action after missing two games due to a left shoulder injury and guided his team to a 27-24 win over the Hamilton Tiger-Cats. Rourke completed 22 of 39 passes for 370 yards, including touchdown passes to Zander Horvath and Justin McInnis. The Lions held on to secure the victory, with Horvath driving in a touchdown and Sean Whyte connecting on a crucial 24-yard field goal with 28 seconds left on the clock.
Hamilton's quarterback Harrison Frost completed 20 of 33 passes for 239 yards, including a touchdown to Kurleigh Gittens Jr., and also had an interception in his CFL debut. Despite a brief lead in the third quarter, the Lions capitalized on defensive penalties and McInnis' 42-yard punt return to take an early lead. The Lions' defense was praised for playing "extremely well," and their offensive players stepped up when needed to secure the win.
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