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Alouettes win second straight over Argonauts

Jan 9, 2008 - 5:19 PM TORONTO (Ticker) -- Anthony Calvillo passed for 120 yards and a touchdown as the Montreal Alouettes posted their second consecutive victory, a 26-13 triumph over the Toronto Argonauts on Thursday.

The Alouettes took an early 8-0 lead when Calvillo connected with slot back Elijah Thurmon on a 12-yard touchdown pass in the first quarter.

Thurmon hauled in seven receptions for 84 yards. Jarrett Payton rushed for 83 yards on 12 carries for Montreal (2-3), which forced two turnovers and recorded five sacks.

Alouettes kicker Damon Duval scored 14 points, including three field goals - all coming in the second quarter - to help give Montreal a 17-7 advantage at the break.

Brian Bratton helped seal the game with a 42-yard punt return touchdown with 1:36 remaining to give the Alouettes a 26-13 lead.

Damon Allen completed 21-of-31 passes for 216 yards and a touchdown and John Avery rushed for 105 yards on 20 attempts for Toronto (2-3), which has been outscored, 59-23, over its current two-game losing slide.