Laval Rouge et Or loses Vanier Cup to Western Mustangs

 
HAMILTON — The Western Mustangs ended a 23-year Vanier Cup drought Saturday afternoon with a 39-17 victory over the Laval Rouge et Or in the U Sports football championship.
Running back Cedric Joseph scored two touchdowns and quarterback Chris Merchant ran in for a pair of TDs as the Mustangs completed a perfect 12-0 season.
Receiver Cole Majoros had the other touchdown for Western on a breezy, overcast afternoon at Tim Hortons Field.
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