MONTREAL – The league-leading Montreal Alouettes rallied in the second half to defeat the B.C. Lions 37-30 in front of 22,752 fans at Percival Molson Stadium on Friday night.
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MONTREAL – The league-leading Montreal Alouettes rallied in the second half to defeat the B.C. Lions 37-30 in front of 22,752 fans at Percival Molson Stadium on Friday night.
MONTREAL – The league-leading Montreal Alouettes rallied in the second half to defeat the B.C. Lions 37-30 in front of 22,752 fans at Percival Molson Stadium on Friday night.
The Alouettes outscored the Lions 30-18 in the final two quarters to secure the CFL victory, their seventh in as many outings at home this season.
The win also allowed Montreal (10-2) to become the first team to clinch a playoff berth. The Alouettes are also assured of hosting a post-season game this fall thanks to the victory.
Davis Alexander completed 25 of his 34 throws for 297 yards. Alexander also recorded his 25th touchdown pass of the season, breaking a tie with Toronto’s Chad Kelly for the most in the CFL this season.
Tyler Snead scored a pair of touchdowns for the Alouettes. The Raleigh, N.C., native also surpassed his single-season career-high in receiving yards in the win.
B.C. quarterback Nathan Rourke was 31-for-45 in the loss. The 28-year-old also accumulated 375 yards, while throwing a pair of touchdowns and a costly interception.
Justin McInnis led the way offensively for the Lions, scoring a touchdown on 100 receiving yards. Fellow receiver Jermaine Jackson also found the end zone.
