ALOUETTES KNOCK OFF STAMPEDERS IN OT

CALGARY – Quarterback Vernon Adams Jr. ran for a pair of one-yard touchdowns in overtime to lead the Montreal Alouettes to a thrilling 40-34 win over the Calgary Stampeders at McMahon Stadium on Saturday.

In the first overtime, Reggie Begelton scored his fourth touchdown of the game for the Stampeders (5-4) when he caught a seven-yard touchdown pass from quarterback Nick Arbuckle.

After Calgary failed to complete the two-point convert, the Alouettes (4-4) scored on their possession when Adams plunged one yard into the end zone. The Als also didn’t complete the two-point convert, which forced a second overtime.

Adams then ran for another one-yard TD as Montreal went first in the second overtime. Although Adams couldn’t find an open receiver in the end zone for a two-point convert, the Alouettes defence stopped the Stamps during their possession to secure Montreal’s first win in Calgary since July 1, 2009 – ending a nine-game losing streak at McMahon Stadium.

Jake Wieneke and Eugene Lewis caught touchdown passes from Adams, while Boris Bede kicked three field goals for the Alouettes.

Rene Paredes kicked two field goals and added a single for the Stampeders.

(The Canadian Press)