QB Travis Lulay leads way as B.C. Lions roar past Saskatchewan Roughriders 25-4

VANCOUVER – Travis Lulay ran for one touchdown, threw for another and handed off for one more as the B.C. Lions beat the Saskatchewan Roughriders 24-5 on Sunday at B.C. Place Stadium.

The Lions retained sole possession of first place by posting their third straight win, improving to 5-3. The Riders (3-4) suffered their fourth straight loss after opening the season with three consecutive wins.

Saskatchewan has not won since beating B.C. in July. Conversely, the Lions have not lost since then.

Arland Bruce and Ernest Jackson scored B.C.’s other touchdowns. The Lions’ other points came in the form of converts from kicker Paul McCallum.

Saskatchewan only managed a first-quarter field goal by Sandro DeAngelis, who only made two attempts, and a safety conceded by McCallum in the final minute.

The Lions held their opponent without a touchdown, and under 10 points, for the third straight game. Cauchy Muamba led the way defensively as he recorded two interceptions.

B.C.’s strong defensive performance came despite the absence of key pass rusher Khalif Mitchell, who sat out the first of a two-game suspension for twisting Edmonton offensive lineman Simeon Rottier.

Lulay completed 22 of 30 passes for 257 yards. Saskatchewan’s Darian Durant completed 18 of 27 passes for 170 yards before he was pulled in the fourth quarter. His backup Drew Willy completed all five of his pass attempts, but could not generate any points.