Lauther's High Kicks Propel Roughriders over Blue Bombers
Winnipeg Blue Bombers Fall to Saskatchewan Roughriders in Tight Contest
In a closely fought battle, the Saskatchewan Roughriders emerged victorious over the Winnipeg Blue Bombers, securing a 21-13 victory. The game was a thrilling encounter, with both teams demonstrating resilience and determination throughout.
The Roughriders' starting quarterback, Trevor Harris, completed 18-of-31 passes for 239 yards, with one interception. A.J. Ouellette was a standout runner for Saskatchewan, amassing 50 yards and a touchdown on 11 carries. Joe Robustelli also made a significant impact with a 48-yard reception.
For the Blue Bombers, Chris Streveler stepped in as the backup quarterback after Zach Collaros was sidelined with a head injury in the third quarter. Streveler showed his mettle, leading the team admirably, but the Winnipeg offense struggled to find consistency. Brady Oliveira, who had a disappointing outing in the previous game, bounced back with a strong performance, rushing 20 times for 83 yards and adding two receptions for 19 yards. Ontario Wilson, the Blue Bombers' most outstanding rookie last season, made his season debut a memorable one, leading all receivers with five receptions for 89 yards and a touchdown.
The Roughriders took a 15-13 lead in the fourth quarter with a field goal, and Brett Lauther, who had made 65.7% of his field-goal attempts before the game, sealed the victory with five successful field goal attempts, including one from 39 and 34 yards. Sergio Castillo, Winnipeg's kicker, was less fortunate, missing from 48 and 51 yards and converting only one of his attempts.
The Roughriders' defense played a crucial role in the game, with Marcus Sayles and DaMarcus Fields intercepting Collaros, setting up two touchdowns for Saskatchewan. Redha Kramdi also contributed with an interception, helping Winnipeg score the game's first points.
With this win, the Roughriders' CFL-leading record now stands at 10-2, their first time hitting the 10-win mark since 2019. The Blue Bombers, on the other hand, will look to regroup before their next game against the Hamilton Tiger-Cats on Friday, Sept. 12. The Roughriders, meanwhile, will host the Montreal Alouettes on Saturday, Sept. 13.
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