cfl Game Recap
Montreal Falls 37-23 to Lions - Recap
Nathan Rourke's 304-yard performance through the air was the key in British Columbia's 37-23 win over Montreal on Friday at Percival Molson Memorial Stadium.
British Columbia was an underdog by +3.5 points and came through with an ATS victory for bettors. The game went OVER the consensus closing total of 49.0.
Nathan Rourke completed 22 of 28 pass attempts for 304 yards and 1 TDs for the Lions in the win.
Cody Fajardo rushed for 34 yards for Montreal, while Walter Fletcher added 21 yards. Cody Fajardo threw for 240 yards for the Alouettes, while receivers Walter Fletcher and Cole Spieker had 72 and 46 yards respectively.
Montreal was outgained by British Columbia 492-310 yards in Friday's match, while the important battle of first downs was won 26-20 by the Lions.
The time of possession battle favored British Columbia as their offense was on the field for 31:48, longer than the 28:12 of their opponents.
British Columbia looks to continue their winning ways next game with a battle against the Argonauts. The Alouettes will aim to get back on the winning track at Calgary.