Mounties top Saint Mary's 27-24 at Huskies Stadium

(HALIFAX, N.S.) - The Mount Allison Mounties defeated the Saint Mary's Huskies 27-24 in Atlantic University Sport football action on Friday night at Huskies Stadium.

Subway Player of the Game Jacob Leblanc made nine tackles including two sacks to lead the Mounties (3-4) to their second straight win and their first victory at the Stadium since 1997.  

The Huskies (4-3) lost to Mount Allison for the second time this season despite outgaining the Mounties 360 yards to 276 on offence. Two interceptions late in the fourth quarter and two big plays by Mount Allison sealed the Huskies' fate.

Troy Trentham connected with Josh Blanchard for a 37-yard touchdown off a trick play and later caught a 57-yard touchdown pass from Quarterback Brandon Leyh to propel the Mounties to the critical win in the hunt for the AUS playoffs.

Trentham finished with five receptions for 74 yards while AUS-leading rusher Jordan Botel racked up 165 yards on 32 carries. Leyh completed 10 of 16 passes for 147 yards to round out the Mounties attack.

On offence, Melvin Abankwah led Saint Mary's with 104 yards on six receptions and Dave Sabourin gained 47 yards on just eight carries. Jon Langa made nine tackles to pace the Huskies defensively.

Saint Mary's led 15-11 at halftime in front of 900 fans in what could be the last football game ever played at Huskies Stadium. The historic venue is scheduled for demolition after the fall sports conclude.

The Mounties will head back to Sackville to prepare for visiting Acadia while the Huskies will travel to Antigonish to play the X-Men on the season's final weekend.

Both games will have huge playoff implications and can be seen via webcast on AUStv.ca. 

Source: Saint Mary's Sport Information