August 27, 2011
Lancers impressive in pre-season action
The Lancer Football team played an impressive game, despite falling 34-23 to the host Saskatchewan Huskies on Friday night in Saskatoon.
The Blue & Gold took a quick 1-0 lead before going up 8-0 as Shomari Grant connected with a pass from Lancer quarterback Austin Kennedy.
The Huskies came back with a touchdown of their own to bring the game within one heading into the second quarter.
The host team continued their drive in the second, adding a second touchdown less than two minutes into the quarter. The Lancers did not back down however, adding another single and touchdown by Cory Fernandes before the quarter was complete.
The third quarter was all Huskies, as the Lancers conceded a safety and they added a touchdown and single to build their lead.
Windsor put up their final touchdown of the game in the fourth as Dylan Whitfield caught a pass from newcomer Andrew Downer.
Saskatchewan added another TD late in the quarter to take the 34-23 win.
Grant led the Lancers with 57 yards rushing, 75 receiving yards and one touchdown. Dylan Whitfield had 55 yards receiving, while Kamar Anglin had 39 yards rushing.
The Lancers will open their regular season on Labour Day as they host the Toronto Varsity Blues on September 5th at 1:00pm at Alumni Field.
Source: Lancers Athletics
Source: Lancers Athletics
