The Hamilton Tiger-Cats secured a decisive 26-9 victory over the Montreal Alouettes on Saturday, thanks to stellar performances by running back Greg Bell and quarterback Bo Levi Mitchell. Bell rushed for 156 yards and a touchdown, while Mitchell added another touchdown to lead Hamilton to victory. This win ended Hamilton’s three-game losing streak and propelled them four points ahead of Montreal in the CFL’s East Division standings.
The game saw a strong defensive showing from the Tiger-Cats, who outgained the Alouettes 419-220 in net yards. The victory marked Hamilton’s first win in Montreal since August 2021 and completed a two-game season series sweep over the Alouettes.
Despite a promising opening drive by Hamilton, the first quarter saw no points on the board. The Alouettes capitalized on turnovers to take an early lead, but Hamilton fought back with key plays from their offense and defense. Mitchell’s touchdown run in the second quarter and a series of field goals by Marc Liegghio extended Hamilton’s lead, ultimately securing the win.
Montreal struggled to gain momentum throughout the game, with quarterback James Morgan facing pressure from the Tiger-Cats’ defense. A late interception and fumble sealed the Alouettes’ fate as the Tiger-Cats maintained control until the final whistle.
In the end, the Tiger-Cats emerged victorious, setting the stage for their upcoming matchup against the Winnipeg Blue Bombers, while the Alouettes will look to bounce back against the Saskatchewan Roughriders.
Keyphrase: CFL East Division showdown
