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Lions edge Stampeders to remain unbeaten

Jan 9, 2008 - 5:27 PM CALGARY, Alberta (Ticker) -- Jarious Jackson tossed two touchdown passes in the second half to lift the B.C. Lions to their fifth straight victory, a 32-27 triumph over the Calgary Stampeders on Saturday.

Jackson completed 3-of-7 passes for 44 yards and was intercepted once in relief of Buck Pierce, who passed for 74 yards with an interception in the first half.

After taking an 11-11 tie into intermission, B.C. (5-0) took the lead when Jackson connected with Geroy Simon on a 24-yard pass at the 4:32 mark of the third quarter.

Joe Smith, who rushed for 112 yards on 16 carries, gave the Lions more breathing room with a 38-yard touchdown run with less than five minutes remaining in the third to open a 25-11 advantage.

Calgary (2-3) threatened in the final quarter when Henry Burris connected on a 36-yard TD pass with Jeremaine Copeland, who hauled in three receptions for 100 yards, at the 8:56 mark, but Jackson responded with a 15-yard TD pass to Cory Rodgers to give B.C. a 32-21 lead.

Burris passed for 423 yards and two touchdowns and added 52 rushing yards on nine carries with another score but threw two interceptions and lost two fumbles.