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U of R Rams miss shot at Vanier Cup after losing Mitchell Bowl

The Regina Rams fell to the Laval Rouge et Or 17-14 in the Mitchell Bowl on Nov. 16, 2024 at Mosaic Stadium. (David Prisciak/CTV News) The Regina Rams fell to the Laval Rouge et Or 17-14 in the Mitchell Bowl on Nov. 16, 2024 at Mosaic Stadium. (David Prisciak/CTV News)
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The University of Regina Rams gave the University of Laval Rouge-et-Or all they could handle but fell 17-14 Saturday afternoon in the Mitchell Bowl at Mosaic Stadium.

The Rams held a 14-10 lead late in the fourth quarter after running back Marshall Erichsen dashed 36-yards to the end zone with just under four minutes to paly.

Laval, who was heavily favoured entering the game, finally broke free, putting together an 85-yard scoring drive capped off by Isaac Gailardetz’s touchdown catch with 1:19 left from quarterback Arnaud Desjardins.

The Rams finished the regular season with a 3-5 record before upsetting the University of Manitoba Bisons in the opening round of the playoffs and defeating the University of Saskatchewan Huskies to capture the Hardy Cup.

Rams quarterback Noah Pelletier completed 28 of 44 pass attempts for 356 yards and one interception just a week after he suffered an injury to his non-throwing shoulder late in the Hardy Cup.

Laval’s Desjardins finished with 281 yards after completing 26 of 34 pass attempts with a pair of touchdowns and an interception.

The offensive player of the game was awarded to the Rouge-et-Or’s receiver Oliver Cool who finished with 147 yards on 11 catches and a major.

Defensive player of the game belonged to Laval’s defensive lineman Jordan Lessard.

Laval will face Laurier in the Vanier Cup in Kingston, On. November 23rd.

The University of Regina Rams will turn their attention to next season where they will play host to the Vanier Cup championship game at Mosaic Stadium.

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