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#9 UBC 29 #10 Manitoba 23
Bisons-Thunderbirds Stats
by Wilson Wong, UBC Sports Information
VANCOUVER – The no. 9 UBC Thunderbirds football team gave its fans lots to cheer about in a 29-23 Homecoming Game win over the no. 10 Manitoba Bisons on Saturday afternoon.
The win improves UBC’s record to 3-1, the team’s best start since 1999.
UBC quarterback Billy Greene found Jordan Grievebehind the Manitoba coverage on a 72-yard touchdown catch and run play at 12:34 of the third quarter for the winning score. Grieve would end the day with 172 receiving yards on seven catches.
Manitoba kicker Nick Boyd’s third field goal of the game to start the fourth quarter made it 27-23.
But UBC’s special teams pinned the Bisons deep in their own half of the field on a punt.
Manitoba then chose to give up a safety at 10:50 of the fourth quarter, which rounded out the scoring at 29-23.
Micha Theil also scored for UBC, while Stu Schollaardt had a major for Manitoba. Takasaki caught six passes for 118 yards while youngster Nic Demski gained 107 yards on the ground on 15 carries.
UBC (3-1) will now face Saskatchewan (2-2) in Saskatoon next Friday night, while Manitoba (2-2) will travel to play Regina (1-3).
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Regina 38 Alberta 14
Rams-Golden Bears Stats
by U of Regina Sports Information
EDMONTON – Playing quarterback for the first time in his CIS career, Zach Oleynik threw four touchdown passes for the University of Regina Rams as they defeated Alberta 38-14 on Saturday afternoon in a Canada West game at Foote Field in Edmonton.
Oleynik – a 6’4” slotback who rocketed up the Rams’ depth chart following injuries to Marc Mueller and Dylan Hart – came out of nowhere on Saturday to complete 14 of his 23 pass attempts for 254 yards, including two touchdown passes to Jared Janotta and one apiece to both Mark McConkey and Brenden Owens.
Running back Adrian Charles had a fine game on the ground for the Rams, rushing 22 times for 165 yards and a touchdown. Janotta ended up with seven catches for a career-high 147 yards, including a 69-yard reception in the early in the game which set up McConkey’s major.
Jamir Walker was a standout defensively, as the fourth-year cornerback recorded two interceptions – both of which set up touchdowns for the Rams offence – to pass Steve Ryan as the school’s all-time leader with 11 career picks. First-year linebacker Tyler Mantyak made his first CIS start and tied Justin Edralin for the team lead with six tackles, while Logan Brooks had a pair of sacks for Regina.
K.K. Sonuga’s and Brad Quartel scored touchdowns for Alberta.
Charles and Owens found the end zone and Chris Bodnar, who punted brilliantly all game long, capped the scoring with a 33-yard field goal late in the contest.
The Rams will return home next weekend to square off with Manitoba (2-2) on Friday night at Mosaic Stadium, with the winner taking over the fourth and final Canada West postseason spot. Kickoff is slated for 7 p.m.
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#3 Calgary 38 #7 Saskatchewan 24
Huskies-Dinos Stats
by Ben Matchett, U of Calgary Sports Information
CALGARY – The third-ranked University of Calgary Dinos finally emerged victorious over the Saskatchewan Huskies on home turf, dispatching the No. 7-ranked team in CIS back to Saskatoon with a 38-24 win Friday night at McMahon Stadium.
The win was Calgary’s first at home over the Huskies since Oct. 20, 2000, and it improves the Dinos to 4-0 on the season, assuring them of sole possession of first place heading into Week 5. The loss was the Huskies’ second straight, dropping them to 2-2 on the year.
Chris Dobko had two touchdowns for Calgary, with Matt Walter and Steven Lumbala adding one apiece. For the visiting Huskies Dexter Janke found the end zone, as did Garrett Bolen and Jeffrey Moore.
The final score was not indicative of the play, as the Huskies were beneficiaries of two major plays on special teams that led directly to touchdowns. Calgary put up nearly 525 yards total offence while the Dinos defence held the Huskies to less than 200 total yards, giving the home side a significant time-of-possession edge. And, for the fourth straight game, the offence was led by a dominant performance along the ground.
Saskatchewan head coach Brian Towriss will have to wait one more game to become the all-time CIS wins leader. Towriss remains with 169 victories in his illustrious 28-year career, tied with Western legend Larry Haylor. He will get his next chance at home when Saskatchewan hosts UBC next Friday night.
Calgary will enjoy a long week and host the Alberta Golden Bears in a rare Sunday matinee next week. That game goes Oct. 2 with a 1 p.m. kickoff at McMahon Stadium, live on Shaw TV and QR77 radio.
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