Regina Rams defeat Manitoba 28-25, move onto Hardy Cup [Video]

The University of Regina Rams are moving on to the Hardy Cup – after defeating the Manitoba Bisons 28-25 in Winnipeg.

The match was down to the wire – with receiver Nicholas Sirleaf’s touchdown with 19 seconds left gave the Rams their victory.

The U of R kicked off scoring on the opening drive of the game with Christian Katende rushing five times for 43 yards in the effort. The Rams took it to the house with a one-yard plunge by quarterback Noah Pelletier.

The Rams would have the honour of scoring the sole major of the first half. Manitoba recorded two short field goals – with both teams trading safeties to make the score 10-8 going into half-time.

After the Rams conceded a safety early in the third quarter of play. The Bisons took possession and marched the ball on a six play, 75-yard drive to the end zone …