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Dasani McIntosh returns a kickoff 98 yards, but Queen’s beats the Mustangs 41-30

Western gave up three interceptions and a lost fumble in a game between unbeaten teams, and coach Michael Faulds called the turnovers glaring.

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SportThe Mustangs against Queen’s on October 3.Photo: Brandon VandeCaveye, Western Mustangs

The Mustangs fell 41-30 to Queen’s on Saturday afternoon in a meeting of undefeated teams. Dasani McIntosh returned the kickoff after Queen’s opening touchdown 98 yards for a score, and Jerome Rancourt completed 17 passes for 276 yards and two touchdowns. Emmett Charles had six catches for 71 yards and a touchdown, and Nik Shewchuk added a 38-yard touchdown reception.

Queen’s gained 487 yards, 404 of them through the air. Western rushed for 144 yards, led by Ethan Dolby’s 96 on 14 carries, but threw three interceptions and lost a fumble. Mateo Pasquini kicked two field goals and three converts.

Head coach Michael Faulds called the turnovers glaring, said the team showed fight in the second half and added that how it handles adversity is what he wants to see. The source does not give the next game date.

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  1. Original reporting · westernmustangs.ca
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