Bisons outlast Golden Bears in record-breaking game
The University of Manitoba Bisons won the longest Canada West conference football game in history Saturday night to keep their playoff hopes alive.
The Bisons finally defeated the University of Alberta Golden Bears 67-59 after the seventh overtime session at Foote Field in Edmonton in a game that shattered all kinds of records.
Manitoba improved to a 3-4 in the conference, while Alberta drops to 1-6.
The teams were tied 28-28 after regulation time, and then matched each other through six overtimes before the Bisons finally scored the game-winning touchdown and two-point convert.
The U of M defence stopped a final attempt by the Bears an interception by Bisons’ defensive back Tanner Hamade at the two-yard line.
"Regardless of the playoff situation and the conference standings, that game was literally one of the greatest wins in Bison football program history," said Manitoba head coach Brian Dobie.
Manitoba racked up 39 first downs and 696 yards of offence. Bisons quarterback Theo Deezar completed 34 of 56 passes for 393 yards and five touchdowns. Running back Alex Christie rushed for 183 yards on 27 carries and scored one TD.
Bisons receiver Riley Harrison had 11 catches for 91 yards and two touchdowns and Bisons slotback Jesse Walker added eight receptions for 94 yards and 1 TD.
On defence, linebackers Houston Rennie and Derek Dufault each had eight total tackles.
Manitoba hosts the University of Regina Rams (5-2) on Saturday, Oct. 29 at 8 p.m. at Investors Group Field to close out the regular season.
Bisons outlast Golden Bears in record-breaking game
The University of Manitoba Bisons won the longest Canada West conference football game in history Saturday night to keep their playoff hopes alive.The Bisons finally defeated the University of Alberta Golden Bears 67-59 after the seventh overtime session at Foote Field in Edmonton in a game that shattered all kinds of records.
Manitoba improved to a 3-4 in the conference, while Alberta drops to 1-6.
The teams were tied 28-28 after regulation time, and then matched each other through six overtimes before the Bisons finally scored the game-winning touchdown and two-point convert.
The U of M defence stopped a final attempt by the Bears an interception by Bisons’ defensive back Tanner Hamade at the two-yard line.
"Regardless of the playoff situation and the conference standings, that game was literally one of the greatest wins in Bison football program history," said Manitoba head coach Brian Dobie.
Manitoba racked up 39 first downs and 696 yards of offence. Bisons quarterback Theo Deezar completed 34 of 56 passes for 393 yards and five touchdowns. Running back Alex Christie rushed for 183 yards on 27 carries and scored one TD.
Bisons receiver Riley Harrison had 11 catches for 91 yards and two touchdowns and Bisons slotback Jesse Walker added eight receptions for 94 yards and 1 TD.
On defence, linebackers Houston Rennie and Derek Dufault each had eight total tackles.
Manitoba hosts the University of Regina Rams (5-2) on Saturday, Oct. 29 at 8 p.m. at Investors Group Field to close out the regular season.
c/o WFP