cfl Game Recap
Roughriders Down British Columbia 38-25 - Match Report
British Columbia was unable to slow down Shaq Evans, who produced 158 receiving yards as the Roughriders defeated the Lions 38-25 on Saturday.
Saskatchewan won and also put money in the pockets of their supporters by covering the -6.0-point spread as favorites. Totals bettors, meanwhile, saw the game go OVER the closing number of 50.0.
Cody Fajardo rushed for 53 yards, while William Powell added 47 yards in the win. Shaq Evans and Kyran Moore added 158 and 63 receiving yards respectively.
Brandon Rutley rushed for 73 yards for British Columbia, while Mike Reilly added 32 yards. Mike Reilly threw for 346 yards for the Lions, while receivers Bryan Burnham and Shaq Johnson had 106 and 94 yards respectively.
British Columbia outgained Saskatchewan 468-379 yards in the game, while the battle of first downs was won 27-19 by the Lions.
British Columbia led the time of possession tally, as the game finished as a 33:04-26:56 split in that important category.