Saskatchewan Roughriders quarterback Darian Durant loses his helmet while being tackled by Calgary Stampeders defensive lineman Chris McCoy (#90) during second half CFL football action against the Calgary Stampeders in Regina, Sask., Saturday, August 25, 2012. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Liam Richards
August 25, 2012 - 6:05 PM
REGINA - Kevin Glenn passed for two touchdowns as the Calgary Stampeders handed the Saskatchewan Roughriders their fifth straight loss with a 17-10 victory at Mosaic Stadium on Saturday afternoon.
Calgary improved to 4-4 on the strength of Glenn's arm, Jon Cornish's legs, and a defence that would bend but ultimately did not break.
Cornish rushed for 159 yards and wide receiver Joe West recorded a touchdown on his first career reception.
Saskatchewan, which rallied in the fourth quarter only to fall short, fell to 3-5 and last place in the CFL's West Division.
With strong gusting wind at their backs, the Stampeders opened the scoring on their first possession of the game on a 34-yard pass from Glenn to West.
Calgary looked even more impressive on its second offensive sequence, marching the ball 101 yards. Glenn completed the drive with a 14-yard touchdown toss to wide receiver Romby Bryant to give Calgary a 14-0 lead.
In the second quarter, with the wind in their faces, the Stampeders shifted to a ball-control strategy, using Cornish to establish a possession game that kept Saskatchewan scoreless going into the dressing room at halftime.
The trend continued in the third, as Rene Paredes made good on a field goal from 34 yards out as Calgary's advantage grew to 17-0.
Saskatchewan's best scoring opportunity in the third quarter was foiled when the Roughriders turned the ball over on a fumble by quarterback Darian Durant at the Stampeders' 34-yard line.
Saskatchewan rallied in the fourth quarter with a 37-yard field goal by Sandro DeAngelis midway through the quarter and a three-yard touchdown run by tailback Kory Sheets, but the comeback attempt fell short.
Notes: Both teams now look forward to traditional rivalries on the Labour Day weekend. The Roughriders host the Winnipeg Blue Bombers on Sept. 2 and the Stampeders visit Edmonton Eskimos on Sept. 3. ... Attendance was 33,427.
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