Concordia 17 Montreal 20: Stingers push the Carabins to the edge

Photo by Mackenzie Lad.

Stingers record stands at 1-4 with three games remaining

The Concordia Stingers football team came close to beating the Université de Montreal Carabins. Again.

The 20-17 loss at UDEM’s Cepsum Field pushes the Stingers record to 1-4 with only three games remaining in the season. In the two team’s first meeting ended in a 10-3 Carabins win.

“We are a good football team that’s why these games are close,” said head coach Brad Collinson after the game. “When we stick together, good things happen.”

Quarterback Adam Vance has really come into his own as the season’s progressed, and Friday night was just another example of that. The American went 24/36 for 343 yards and a TD.

“The joy of playing football has come back for Adam,” said Collinson. “He has bought in 100 per cent and it shows.”

His main target this season, receiver James Tyrrell, also kept busy all game. He hauled in 13 catches 174 yards. Tyrrell is currently the most targeted receiver in the RSEQ.

“James is playing like a 5th year player should be playing,” said Collinson. “When we call his number he is making plays and that’s what we need from him.”

Rookie receiver Jeremy Murphy continued to establish himself as a dangerous option as he collected 6 catches for 101 yards and a touchdown.

On defence, linebacker Sam Brodrique continues his consistent play with 6 solo tackles, and Jersey Henry made 5.5 tackles and added a sack.

“Our defence played great and continue to progress,” said Collinson. “I’m very proud of them and the intensity that they are playing with.”

Montreal managed to stay ahead and take the win thanks to a 10-point 4th Quarter. Opposing QB Dimitri Morand went 22/29 for 293 yards and a TD. The Carabins added 127 rushing yards in this game compared to the Stingers 108 yards.

The Stingers will face the Laval Rouge et Or for the second time this season on Oct. 6. The last clash between these two teams ended with the Stingers on the wrong side of a 41-6 loss.

“We need to keep progressing and following the process we have laid out,” said Collinson. ”If we can keep progressing we will be ok.”

Archive feature photo taken by Mackenzie Lad on September 22, 2018

 

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