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Canadian Press
Jeff DeDekker
Regina — Strong second half to Saskatchewan Rough Riders Saturday Mosaic Brought a 41-20 CFL victory over Montreal Alouette at the stadium.
The rider dragged 13-11 in half-time, but recorded a touchdown with the first three belongings of the third quarter, leading 32-13. Jamal Morrow on a 12-yard run, Cody Fajardo on a 1-yard quarterback sneak, and Kian Schaefer Baker on a 44-yard reception won a Saskatchewan major.
After Morrow's touchdown, the two-point conversion attempt failed, but after Fajardo's touchdown, Morrow succeeded in two-point conversion. Following Shafer Baker's touchdown, the rider kicked the convert.
Moreau played an impressive game, winning 103 yards with 16 carries. After defeating Edmonton Elks 26-16 on June 18 and recording a 126-yard rush with a 17-carry, this was Morrow's second 100-yard game of the young season.
Cornerback Nick Marshall Sealed the rider's victory with a 90-yard intercept return for touchdown with four minutes remaining in the fourth quarter. Fajardo connected with Morrow with a two-point conversion, increasing Saskatchewan's lead to 41-20.
The rider, who lost 37-13 to Montreal's Alouette on June 23, also received an eight-yard touchdown reception from Mitchell Picton in the first quarter. Kicker Brett Lauser added a 57-yard field goal. This was the effort to best connect his career. PunterKaare Vedvik had a 41 yard single.
The rider had six sack that day, with Anthony Lanier leading the charge at three. Pete Robertson (2) and AC Leonardo (1) also had sack for the rider. Robertson leads the CFL with seven sack.
Chandler Worthy, who took 88 yards of the opening kick-off of the June 23 match with a touchdown, kicked off 84 yards with a touchdown in the first quarter of the game on Saturday. I returned it.
Walter Fletcher, who took over the running back after Montreal starter Jeschrun Antowi was injured early in the second half, scored a three-yard run in the middle of the third quarter. David Court scored two field goals in Montreal, 18 yards and 38 yards.
This was a penalty-filled game where Saskatchewan penalized 16 at 155 yards and Montreal penalized 12 at 105 yards.
3-1 Riders will return to action when hosting the Ottawa Redblacks on July 8th. One to three Alouettes head for the farewell week before hosting Elx on July 14th.
Saskatchewan 2-1
Montreal 1-2
Game: Mosaic Stadium
This report by Canadian Press was published on July 2, 2022. First published
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