Lancer football drops key game on the road
By Tanya Quaglia
Lance Writer
September 24, 2008
 The Lancers football team fell 33-18 to the Wilfred Laurier Golden Hawks this past Saturday, in a key road game.
Despite playing decent football, in the first half of the game especially, the Lancers could not hold off the Golden Hawks’ powerful offence.
The game was tied 15-15 after the first half. Stephenson put the Lancers on the board at 6:59 of the second quarter by running for a touchdown - their only one of the contest.
The Lancers were looking to lead heading into the third quarter until the Golden Hawks tied the game on a touchdown by Shamawd Chambers at 14:42 of the second quarter.
Even though the Lancers fought hard, they could not hold off the Golden Hawks offensive line in the second half of the game.
The Lancers were losing 29-18 heading into the fourth and final quarter.
The lead was too much for the Lancers to overcome. Even though they held the Golden Hawks to only four points in the fourth quarter, the lead was too great for the Lancers to fight back.
The Lancers played strong throughout the game and, even though it will be difficult, can still earn themselves a playoff spot.
They significantly improved their play from last week’s disappointing loss to the Guelph Gryphons.
Rookie Jordan Brescacin earned 104 receiving yards on just four catches. Brescacin, a Tecumseh native and St. Anne’s High School graduate, also had one 50-yard reception, although he did not record a touchdown.
The Golden Hawks’ Luke Thompson was the star of the game, as he single-handedly tore threw the Lancers’ defensive lines. He threw for 302 yards, running in two touchdowns himself.
Lancer rookie quarterback Sam Malian improved from last week, but not nearly enough, as he threw for 248 yards, and no touchdowns.
The 6’1 205-pound rookie managed to avoid throwing an interception this week, however, which can certainly be counted as an improvement.
Malian still seems to be far from the form that defined him in his first two career games.
The recently crowned CIS all-time leading rusher, Daryl Stephenson, was held to a season-low of 61 yards on just 10 attempts.
With the loss, the Lancers fall to a 2-2 record, losing their second straight game that looked like an easy win on paper.
The Lancers next game is at Alumni Field at the University of Windsor Stadium, versus the 3-1 Ottawa Gee-Gees.
The home game against Ottawa will be followed by an equally hard road game against the undefeated Western Mustangs the following week.
With the playoffs only a month away, this game is a must win if the Lancers want a chance at post-season glory.
The home crowd will hopefully give the Lancers the motivation and determination they need to come away with a victory.
For a complete roster, schedule, and results table of Lancer football, feel free to visit their website, www.golancers.ca.
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