(Hamilton, Canada) – The Ottawa Gee-Gees eliminated McMaster from the OUA football playoffs with a 33–17 quarterfinal victory at Ron Joyce Stadium on Saturday, October 31.

Sixth-seeded Ottawa beat a Marauders team that entered the postseason third after a 6–2 regular season. The result ends McMaster’s pursuit of the Yates Cup.

Ottawa pulls away after halftime

The Gee-Gees led 15–14 at the break, then outscored McMaster 18–3 over the final two quarters. The Marauders did not score in the fourth.

Ottawa finished with 462 yards of offence to McMaster’s 376, according to the official university box score.

Four interceptions hurt the Marauders

Ottawa quarterback Josh Janssen completed 20 of 27 passes for 336 yards and three touchdowns without an interception.

McMaster’s Lucas Barresi threw for 251 yards and a touchdown but was intercepted four times. Nathan Denkers led the Marauders’ receivers with eight catches for 92 yards.

The OUA semifinals are scheduled for November 7, with the Yates Cup championship on November 14.

Source: McMaster Athletics official October31 box score and October30 game preview; McMaster Athletics official October31 box score and October30 game preview.

Lead image: The Northern Current editorial illustration.