Alouettes Survive Late Push, Defeat Roughriders 27-24
Montreal Wins Battle of CFL's Top Teams
Despite a late rally by the Roughriders, the Alouettes held on for a narrow victory in Regina.
In a thrilling matchup between the top teams in the CFL's East Division, the Montreal Alouettes emerged victorious over the Saskatchewan Roughriders 27-24 on Friday night.
Dominant First Half for Saskatchewan
The Roughriders controlled the early stages of the game, outscoring the Alouettes 16-3 in the first 30 minutes.
Alouettes Rally in Second Half
Montreal found their footing in the second half, scoring 24 unanswered points to take the lead.
Late Push by Roughriders Falls Short
The Roughriders made a late push in the fourth quarter, but ultimately fell short, losing 27-24.
Key Stats
- Davis Alexander threw for 278 yards and 2 touchdowns for the Alouettes.
- Cody Fajardo passed for 314 yards and 2 touchdowns for the Roughriders.
- William Stanback rushed for 105 yards and a touchdown for Montreal.
Significance
The victory extends the Alouettes' winning streak to five games and solidifies their position as the team to beat in the East.
The Roughriders' loss snaps their four-game winning streak and drops them to 5-4 on the season.
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