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Sean Whyte’s OT Field Goal Lifts B.C. Lions to 41-38 Win Over Tiger-Cats

DeWayne Hendrix’s overtime fumble recovery paved the way for a 19-yard kick that snapped B.C.’s three-game skid at Hamilton Stadium.

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B.C. Lions' Jevon Cottoy (86) celebrates his touchdown with teammates during first half CFL football action against the Hamilton Tiger-Cats in Hamilton.
B.C. Lions’ Ayden Eberhardt, left, breaks a tackle by Hamilton Tiger-Cats’ Will Sunderland during the second half of a CFL football game, in Vancouver, on Friday, Sept. 27, 2024.
B.C. Lions quarterback Nathan Rourke (12) hands the ball to B.C. Lions’ James Butler (20) during first half CFL football action against the Hamilton Tiger-Cats in Hamilton

Overview

  • Sean Whyte drilled a 19-yard field goal on the Lions’ first overtime possession to secure the 41-38 victory.
  • DeWayne Hendrix halted Hamilton’s opening overtime drive by recovering Tim White’s fumble, setting up the decisive kick.
  • Marc Liegghio forced extra time with a 29-yard field goal on the final play of regulation.
  • The win improved B.C. to 4-5, avenged a July 27 home loss and ended Hamilton’s six-game win streak, dropping the Tiger-Cats to 6-3.
  • A crowd of 29,012 at Hamilton Stadium saw special-teams plays and turnovers swing momentum in the rousing rivalry clash.