The University of Alberta Golden Bears held on for an 18-17 road win over the No. 7-ranked Regina Rams on Friday night in a Canada West game at Mosaic Stadium.
The Rams (1-1) led for the majority of the game until a two-play sequence late in the third quarter. After a bobbled snap on a punt, the Golden Bears took over deep in Rams territory and immediately struck paydirt with a 14-yard by Jonathan Rosery.
That gave Alberta (1-1) a slim one-point edge, and the Golden Bears survived two Rams field goal attempts in the final quarter to hold on for the win. Troy Hansen blocked one of them midway through the fourth, and
Aldo Galvan's attempt from 42 yards out sailed right of the upright with just seconds to go on the clock to seal the win for Alberta.
SECOND-HALF PICKS LIFT BEARS
Alberta's defence came up with a trio of interceptions after halftime. Ejuwa Oyama had a pick in the third and both Donovan Burgmaier and Wesley Bookland had interceptions in the fourth quarter. Alberta also got sacks from Aaron Chabaylo and Justice Momoka.
ROSERY LEADS ALBERTA'S OFFENCE
Rosery finished as the game's leader in all-purpose yards, running for a game-high 67 yards while also hauling in four catches for 60 yards through the air.
RAMS HIGHLIGHTS
Three Rams receivers had over 60 yards, including
Ryan Schienbein with a game-high 85 and
Kyle Moortgat with 78.
Bennett Stusek also had six catches for 61 yards.
Cord Delinte had a team-high 8.5 tackles and also had an interception, while
Robbie Lowes and
Eric Wicijowski both had sacks.
NEXT UP
Both teams play at home next Friday. Alberta hosts Manitoba (1-1), while the Rams will lock horns with Saskatchewan (1-1).
