REDBLACKS EARN 38-24 WIN AT ALOUETTES

MONTREAL – The Ottawa Redblacks earned back-to-back wins for the first time this season courtesy of a 38-24 victory over the Montreal Alouettes at Percival Molson Stadium on Friday night.

The Redblacks defence manhandled Montreal in a winning effort. Defensive lineman Kene Onyeka had one sack, a forced fumble and fumble recovery, while fellow defensive lineman Davon Coleman scored a touchdown on a fumble recovery of his own.

Ottawa quarterback Nick Arbuckle threw for 313 yards and one touchdown on 20-of-31 passing. On his 30th birthday, Redblacks kicker Lewis Ward notched five field goals.

With the win, the Redblacks (3-8) improved their away record to 3-3 and their Eastern Conference record to 2-2.

Montreal QB Trevor Harris threw for 244 yards, two touchdowns and two interceptions on 22-of-29 passing.

Ward opened the scoring in the first quarter by placing a 19-yard attempt through the uprights.

(The Canadian Press/Photo: CFL)