Ticats Dominate Rainy Montreal with Balanced Attack, Stout Defense
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Montreal, QC – The Hamilton Tiger-Cats secured a crucial divisional victory on Saturday, defeating the Montreal Alouettes 26-9 in a rain-soaked clash at Percival Molson Memorial Stadium. The win pushes the Ticats to a 7-5 record,creating valuable separation in the CFL East standings.
A balanced offensive strategy, coupled with a dominant defensive performance, proved to be the key to Hamilton’s success. While quarterback Bo Levi Mitchell opened the game with a breathtaking 48-yard pass to Kenny Lawler, the Ticats quickly established a commitment to both the run and the pass – 28 rushes and 28 pass attempts – effectively wearing down the Alouettes defense.
Here are three key stats that defined the Tiger-Cats’ victory:
234 - HAMILTON’S TOTAL RUSHING YARDS
The Ticats’ ground game was the driving force behind their win, spearheaded by a career performance from running back Greg Bell. Despite an early fumble near the goal line, Head Coach Scott Milanovich remained committed to establishing the run. Bell responded emphatically, rushing for a career-high 156 yards and sealing the game with a late touchdown.
167 – TOTAL YARDS ALLOWED
Hamilton’s defense stifled the Alouettes’ offense, limiting them to a mere 167 total yards. montreal quarterback James Morgan struggled to find rhythm, finishing the day with only 138 passing yards, with a significant portion coming in the fourth quarter as the Alouettes attempted a late comeback.The Ticats’ defensive pressure consistently disrupted Morgan and prevented the Alouettes from mounting a sustained offensive attack.
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