Maya Turner rewrites history books in Week 5 of U Sports football

Week 5 of U Sports football saw history rewritten, undefeated records maintained and stout defences carrying their teams to statement victories.

University of Manitoba Bisons kicker Maya Turner became the first woman to score points in a U Sports regular-season football game in their 27-24 overtime victory over the University of Regina Rams. Not only did she make history, but she also kicked the game winner in the extra period before Regina failed to score a field goal in their chance to tie the game in overtime.

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The University of British Columbia Thunderbirds climbed atop the Canada West standings as the last remaining undefeated team in the conference after a 54-37 statement victory over the University of Alberta Golden Bears on Friday. The game saw no turnovers from either team and both offences gained over 280 passing yards and over 180 rushing yards from each of their top running backs.

The University of Saskatchewan Huskies had a close two-point game with the winless University of Calgary Dinos until the fourth quarter when the Huskies ran away with 14 unanswered points to win 28-12. Despite Calgary's defence recording four interceptions — three from defensive back Nate Beauchemin, including a pick six — the Dinos couldn't handle the Huskies' run game, allowing 169 total rushing yards.

The University of Windsor Lancers are 5-0 to start the season for the first time since 1975. After a quiet first half against the Queen's University Gaels, Windsor scored 23 points in the third quarter, including two interceptions returned for touchdowns. The Lancers' defence finished the day with four interceptions and a fumble recovery.

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