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Smith helps Lions crush Roughriders

Jan 9, 2008 - 5:11 PM REGINA, Saskatchewan (Ticker) -- Joe Smith and Buck Pierce each scored a rushing touchdown as the B.C. Lions cruised to a 42-12 triumph over the Saskatchewan Roughriders on Friday night.

Smith ran for 52 yards on 13 carries and also caught a TD pass as the Lions (3-0) remained undefeated this season.

Pierce's nine-yard scoring run gave B.C. an impressive 21-0 advantage at halftime. He completed 6-of-11 passes for 80 yards to outshine starting quarterback Dave Dickerson, who went 5-of-6 for 37 yards and one touchdown.

However, Pierce was forced to leave the game in the third quarter with a bruised bone.

In the final minute of the fourth quarter, B.C. linebacker Javier Glatt returned an interception 56 yards, capping the scoring. Glatt also recorded six tackles, including a sack.

Backup quarterback Marcus Crandell was 22-of-36 for 267 yards and one TD with three interceptions for the Roughriders (2-1), who had 327 yards of total offense.