The Montreal Carabins secured a commanding 49-19 victory over the Saint Mary’s Huskies in the Uteck Bowl, with Mathieu Barsalou impressively scoring four touchdowns in the game. This win has propelled Montreal to the Vanier Cup, the national championship of U Sports football, where they will face off against the Saskatchewan Huskies. In a parallel matchup, Saskatchewan emerged victorious in the Mitchell Bowl by defeating the Queen’s University Gaels 22-11 shortly after Montreal’s triumph.
Pepe Gonzalez, the Carabins quarterback, showcased a solid performance by completing 18 of 26 passes for 168 yards, contributing one touchdown and one interception to the team’s success. Gonzalez’s touchdown pass was caught by Enrique Jaimes Leclair, while Gregory Mulenda-St-Pierre added another rushing touchdown for the RSEQ champions.
Montreal took control of the game early, establishing a substantial 22-2 lead by halftime and maintaining their dominance throughout the second half. Despite a slow start with only eight points in the first quarter, the Carabins consistently scored over 13 points in each subsequent quarter, showcasing their offensive prowess.