Glenn, Bombers down Roughriders

Sep 10, 2006, 22:50 GMT

Winnipeg, MB - Kevin Glenn completed 20-of-32 passes with a touchdown and an interception as the Winnipeg Blue Bombers bested the Saskatchewan Roughriders, 27-23, at Canada Inns Stadium.

Charles Roberts rushed for 103 yards and a touchdown on 22 attempts while Milt Stegall made seven catches for 110 yards and a score for the Blue Bombers (6-6), who snapped a four-game losing skid.

Kerry Joseph went 16-for-29 for 264 yards, two touchdowns and a pick while Kareem Keith hauled in eight passes for 141 yards and a touchdown and rushed for 17 yards on nine carries for the Roughriders (6-6), who saw a three-game winning streak come to an end.

The first quarter ended in a 3-3 tie as Troy Westwood and Luca Congi exchanged field goals.

Leading 4-3, Winnipeg moved in front 7-3 on a 46-yard field goal from Westwood.

The Roughriders responded with a seven-yard touchdown pass to Keith for a 10-7 lead.

With 3:38 remaining in the half, Westwood connected on a 44-yard field goal and less than 2 1/2 minutes later he booted another, a 33-yarder, for a 13-10 margin.

However, just before the end of the half Saskatchewan surged ahead as Jason Armstead caught a 13-yard pass from Joseph for a touchdown and a 17-13 score.

With 10:18 remaining on the third quarter, Congi kicked a 26-yard field goal for a seven-point advantage.

Winnipeg, though, took over and strung together back-to-back touchdown drives. Stegall was the recipient of a 13-yard touchdown with 3:43 on the clock in the third.

Then, Roberts scampered five yards for a score and a 27-20 lead.

The Roughriders drew within four on a 40-yard field goal from Congi, but that was as close as they would get as Joseph threw a late interception to Omar Evans.

Game Notes

Winnipeg is 3-4 at home this year and 3-2 against West Division teams, while Saskatchewan is 2-4 on the road and 3-2 versus East Division squads.

The Roughriders swept the season series last year by a 3-0 margin. The teams split the two meetings this season. The Roughriders beat the Blue Bombers 39-12 on September 3.

Winnipeg rushed for 117 yards compared to Saskatchewan, which ran for 35 yards.

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