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B.C. Lions grind out 27-22 victory over Toronto Argonauts
Nathan Rourke threw for 235 yards, rushed for two touchdowns, and moved into second place on the CFL all-time passing yards list by a Canadian quarterback.
- On Friday, the B.C. Lions defeated the Toronto Argonauts 27-22 at BC Place as Nathan Rourke threw for a touchdown and rushed for two, securing B.C.'s third straight win at 8-7.
- Nathan Rourke moved into second on the CFL's list of all-time passing yards by a Canadian quarterback, surpassing Gerry Dattilio's 9,952 career yards.
- Justin McInnis reeled in a touchdown while Sean Whyte provided two field goals and three converts for B.C. Lions offence.
- B.C.'s defence finished with four sacks and two forced fumbles, with Mathieu Betts recording three sacks including a fourth-quarter strip sack that helped seal the win.
- Both teams turn quickly to Week 18 matchups on Oct. 4 as the B.C. Lions host the Calgary Stampeders and the Toronto Argonauts face the Hamilton Tiger-Cats in Toronto.
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B.C. Lions grind out 27-22 victory over Toronto Argonauts
VANCOUVER — It wasn't his cleanest performance of the season, but Nathan Rourke still managed to make history on Friday, leading the B.C. Lions to a 27-22 victory over the visiting Toronto Argonauts.
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