Tigers football, Oct 2, 2011. Photo by Rob Grandy
Tigers football, Oct 2, 2011. Photo by Rob Grandy.

Tigers crumble against AUS red shirts

October 2, 2011 /

Axemen upend Dal 32 – 7

Tigers football, Oct 2, 2011. Photo by Rob Grandy

Tigers football, Oct 2, 2011. Photo by Rob Grandy.

Although it was only against Acadia’s developmental team, the Dalhousie Football Club played against a CIS football team Saturday night for the first time since 1976. The Tigers, however, which returned last season after a 34-year hiatus, did not come out on top.

On a wet and windy Wickwire Field, the Tigers fell 32 – 7 against the Acadia Axemen’s developmental squad.

The Axemen were up 24 – 0 following the first half, and it was only until the fourth quarter when the Tigers offence finally scored courtesy of a touchdown catch by Richard Wang. Acadia’s Troy Harrison would get on the scoreboard shortly after to give his squad a lasting 25-point cushion.

The pregame Lobster Tailgate Party was postponed due to inclement weather. It has been rescheduled to Oct. 22 ahead of the homecoming game against UNB Fredericton at 2 p.m.

For an extended recap of the game, read the Oct. 7 edition of the Dalhousie Gazette. 

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