VANCOUVER – The UBC offence produced just three points as the Thunderbirds fell 28-5 to the University of Saskatchewan Huskies in a non-conference game on Friday night in Saskatoon.
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New kicker Quinn Van Gylswyk (Victoria, BC) made a 31-yard field goal with 1:32 left in the fourth quarter to round out the game's scoring. The kick gave UBC its first offensive points of the night.
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The Thunderbirds' only other points came on a safety with 9:24 to go in the second period, cutting the Huskies' lead at the time to 11-2, which was the halftime score.
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UBC's best opportunity for a touchdown came on the possession prior to the safety. The Thunderbirds picked up a fumble at the Huskies' 10-yard line to start a drive in the red zone. Three plays later, on third-and-goal, Saskatchewan stuffed UBC running back Jeff Effah (Calgary, AB) on the goal line for a turnover.
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Playing time at the quarterback position was split between Carson Williams (Abbotsford, BC) and Greg Bowcott (Abbotsford, BC). Williams completed eight of 15 passes for 84 yards, while Bowcott was 4-of-13 for 91 yards.
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Effah gained 58 yards on the ground on nine carries to lead UBC. David Scott (El Paso, TX) was the leading receiver with 51 yards on two catches.
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On the defensive side, Pierre Lacerte (El Paso, TX) had 6.5 tackles while Nik Termansen (North Vancouver, BC) and Kevin Wiens (Mission, BC) both had interceptions.
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Saskatchewan receiver Mitch Hillis caught seven passes for 131 yards and one touchdown. The winning score came early for Saskatchewan as Shane Buchanan recorded a 59-yard touchdown reception with less than four and a half minutes left in the opening quarter to put the home team up 11-0.
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Huskies' pivot Drew Burko went 9-of-14 for 167 passing yards and a touchdown.
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UBC will open the Canada West regular season on Saturday, Aug. 31 against the five-time defending conference champion University of Calgary Dinos at Thunderbird Stadium. Kick off is scheduled for 2 p.m.
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Tickets to the game, as well as season's passes, are available at: http://www.gothunderbirds.ca/tickets
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