REGINA — The Saskatchewan Roughriders secured a home playoff game with an impressive 39-8 victory over the B.C. Lions on Saturday.
The victory improves Saskatchewan’s record to 9-7-1 and puts the Riders three points ahead of the 8-9-0 Lions for second place in the CFL West Division with one regular-season game remaining for both squads.In the first half, the Riders caused four turnovers on seven B.C. possessions — two interceptions, one fumble and one turnover on downs. The Lions finished the game with six turnovers as they also turned the ball over on downs twice in the second half.
C.J. Avery also had an interception for the Riders while C.J. Reavis recovered a fumble after Nelson Lokombo knocked the ball free from B.C. receiver Justin McInnis. The Riders, who now have won four straight games, got touchdown receptions from Jerreth Sterns and Kian Schaffer-Baker. Brett Lauther had six field goals.
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