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B.C. Lions Look to Stall Saskatchewan Roughriders’ Playoff Chase in Crucial Clash
Saskatchewan can clinch a playoff berth with a win, while B.C. aims to secure a tiebreaker in a West Division race separated by four points.
- The Lions host the Saskatchewan Roughriders on Friday in a critical West Division matchup with playoff implications for both teams. The Lions seek to extend their recent success, while the Roughriders attempt to clinch a post-season berth.
- Saskatchewan could clinch a post-season berth this week, but requires a victory over the Lions plus losses by the Toronto Argonauts to the Bombers and the Ottawa Redblacks to upset the Calgary Stampeders. The Roughriders sit second in the West Division.
- Defensive backs Josh Hagerty and Ronald Kent were suspended following a melee during the Lions' recent win over Montreal. Lions defensive lineman Mathieu Betts emphasized discipline, stating, "When we talk about discipline, it's in your assignment."
- The Lions and Saskatchewan have split their previous meetings, with a 31-27 Roughriders home victory and a 30-16 Lions win in Vancouver. A Lions victory would provide B.C. a tiebreaker in the ultracompetitive West Division.
- Saskatchewan head coach Corey Mace praised the Lions' defence, saying, "They've been doing a really good job making it tough on offences across the league." Lions head coach Buck Pierce acknowledged both teams are competitive and positioned well for the post-season.
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B.C. Lions look to stall Saskatchewan Roughriders' playoff chase in crucial clash
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B.C. Lions look to stall Saskatchewan Roughriders’ playoff chase in crucial clash
VANCOUVER — Mathieu Betts knows exactly what will be on the line when his B.C. Lions line up against the Saskatchewan Roughriders on Friday. If everything goes Saskatchewan's way, the Riders could punch their playoff ticket this week — and the Lions ar...
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