SHERBROOKE, Que. – The No. 4 ranked Montreal Carabins ended any hopes the Bishop's Gaiters had of a late season push to the playoffs.  Montreal topped the Gaiters 56-8 on Saturday in Lennoxville. It was the penultimate RSEQ University Football contest of 2014 for Bishop's.
 
Fifth-year receiver Nathan Heather (Oromocto, N.B.) scored the Gaiters lone touchdown, a 26-yard reception on a pass from Travis Eman (Brampton, Ont.) 8:21 into the third frame but it wasn't enough as the visitors paced themselves to a comfortable advantage.
 
Montreal jumped out to a 14-0 lead halfway through the first frame. Bishop's looked to respond but was forced to settle for a 36-yard field goal attempt that sailed wide resulting in a rouge.  That was all the offense the hosts could manage in the first half. Montreal exploded for 22 second quarter points and grabbed a 36-1 halftime advantage.
 
The Gaiters were able to contain Montreal in the third frame, outscoring them 7-2, however Montreal scored two majors in the final quarter and added a field goal and a rouge for a final score of 56-8.
 
"The score says it all," said Gaiters head coach Kevin Mackey.  "We were missing four players on the defensive line. I thought our young guys played well given the circumstances. Next week we will evaluate where we are at. There is a trophy on the line and we want to keep it here."
 
Bishop's (1-6) has one contest remaining against their cross-town foes, Sherbrooke on Saturday, November 1 on Coulter Field.  The Mayor's Cup will be on the line for the two teams going in different directions.  Sherbrooke (4-3) beat Concordia (4-3) 29-0 on Saturday for their second consecutive shutout.  The Vert et Or will clinch third place in the RSEQ with a win or a Concordia loss to McGill (0-7) on Saturday.  The Gaiters will look to retain the Mayor's Cup and finish the season on a high note.
 
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