Riders soundly defeated 51-6 at 2023 Banjo Bowl

It was a tough loss for the Riders in Winnipeg as the green and white were pummelled 51-6 by the Winnipeg Blue Bombers.

It was a tough loss for the Riders in Winnipeg as the green and white were pummelled 51-6 by the Winnipeg Blue Bombers.

The Riders did draw first blood – recording a 27 yard field goal by Brett Lauther three minutes into play.

What followed was a constant barrage of touchdowns by the blue and gold – recording six in the first half – three of which were brought in by wide receiver Dalton Schoen.

The Riders only other act of resistance would be in the form of an additional 39 yard field goal from Lauther in the second quarter.

At halftime the Bombers held the commanding lead of 42-6

No other majors would be scored, with the bombers adding three field goals throughout the half. Ending the game 51-6.

Riders Head Coach Craig Dickenson spoke frankly following the game – sharing the team’s disappointment.