LIONS DOWN TICATS 17-12

VANCOUVER – The B.C. Lions were tested Thursday but hung on for a 17-12 victory over the Hamilton Tiger-Cats.

Quarterback Nathan Rourke tossed for 250 yards with two touchdowns for the Lions (4-1). He connected on 22 of 30 attempts, had two interceptions and was sacked once.

Sean Whyte stayed perfect on the season, making a 37-yard field goal, his lone attempt of the night.

Hamilton’s Dane Evans was sacked early but recovered and connected on 26 of 37 attempts for 297 passing yards. He connected with Steven Dunbar Jr. for a touchdown and went without an interception for a second straight game.

Kicker Seth Small made two of three field goal attempts, including a 23-yard kick in the second quarter.

The result moves the Lions into a tie with the idle Calgary Stampeders for second spot in the CFL’s competitive West Division.

(The Canadian Press)