Horvath’s three TDs power B.C. Lions to 48-29 victory over Montreal Alouettes

Zander Horvath scored three touchdowns and the B.C. Lions secured a 48-29 victory over the Montreal Alouettes on Saturday, September 12, 2026. The Lions seized an early 17-0 lead in the second quarter, but the Alouettes mounted a comeback to make the game competitive by the end of the first half. B.C. quarterback Nathan Rourke completed 24 of 33 passes for 317 yards, including a second-quarter touchdown to Keon Hatcher Sr. B.C. also gained 77 rushing yards and scored a touchdown himself.

Defensive lineman Casey Sayles added a touchdown for B.C. (7-6). Sean Whyte made two field goals, including a 42-yarder late in the game. Davis Alexander threw for 242 yards for the Alouettes (10-3), connecting with Tyler Snead and Tyson Philpot on touchdowns. The game concluded Montreal's home-and-home series, which saw the Als win 37-30 in Montreal the previous week. This report was initially published on September 12, 2026 by The Canadian Press.