Defence powers Alouettes over Elks to keep East Division title hopes alive

Tyrice Beverette's 100-yard interception return turned the tide as the Montreal Alouettes kept their hopes of making a run at top spot in the CFL's East Division with a thrilling 25-18 victory over the hapless-at-home Edmonton Elks on Saturday.

The Alouettes won their third game in a row and fifth of their last six and improved to 7-7, at least temporarily two points back of Toronto.

Edmonton set a CFL record for most consecutive home losses at 15, having failed to win at Commonwealth Stadium since Oct. 12, 2019.

The Alouettes responded quickly with a one-yard plunge into the end zone from backup QB Dominique Davis.

After the Elks got a punt single, Montreal extended its lead when Eugene Lewis reeled in an eight-yard pass with a nifty one-arm catch on a pass from quarterback Trevor Harris three minutes into the second quarter.

GENO ONE HANDER!!