WINNIPEG — University of Manitoba Bisons kicker Maya Turner had a day to remember on Saturday.
Turner became the first woman to play and score in a regular-season U Sports football game and capped it off by kicking a game-winning field goal to lead the Bisons past the University of Regina Rams 27-24 at IG Field.
With the game tied 24-24 in overtime, Turner kicked another field goal from 21 yards to give Manitoba the lead. The Bisons defence then held off the Rams to secure the win.
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