WOLFVILLE, N.S. – A new league, a new coach and a new era for the Bishop's Gaiters football team kicked off on Saturday in Wolfville, N.S. as they traveled to play Acadia in their first ever contest as an associate member of Atlantic University Sport.  Unfortunately for the Gaiters that was all the history they made, as the host Axemen spoiled the party with a 27-10 victory.

 

The Gaiters first ever play in the AUS
 
How it happened:
The Gaiters got off to a slow start in their first game action of any kind in 2017.  Acadia led 9-0 after the first quarter doubled that to 18-0 at the half.
 
A Vincent Dube field goal opened the scoring for Bishop's in the third quarter but the hosts answered with a major. Bishop's seemingly started to grab momentum after Acadia fumbled on their own 25-yard line.  The very next play Trey Millings (Laval, Que./Champlain-Lennoxville) torched the Axemen defense for Bishop's first and only touchdown after catching a swing pass from quarterback Dylan Tucker (Campbell River, B.C./Timberline S.S.). Tucker was making his first U SPORTS start.
 
The Gaiters could not get closer than 25-10 as drive after drive the Axemen defense snuffed out any Bishop's attack.  A late safety conceded by the Gaiters made the final 27-10 and handed Bishop's its first loss of 2017.
 
Bishop's Leaders:
RB Trey Millings (Laval, Que./Champlain-Lennoxville): 14 rushes for 74 yards and 3 catches for 34 yards and a touchdown
REC Dashaun Smellie (Mississauga, Ont. /Champlain-Lennoxville): 5 catches for 36 yards
QB Dylan Tucker (Campbell River, B.C./Timberline S.S.): 18-32 for 133 yards, 1 touchdown, 2 interceptions
DB Arnaud Dandin (Paris, France/Cégep de Thetford): 10.5 tackles
DL Adam Plamondon (Quebec City, Que./Cégep Limoilou): 3 tackles, 2 for loss, 1.5 sacks, 1 fumble recovery
 
Acadia Leaders:
QB Cody Cluett 36-44 for 302 yards, 2 touchdowns
RB Cameron Davidson 24 rushes for 145 yards
LB Bailey Feltmate 14 tackles, 3.5 for loss and 1 sack

Coach Cherif Nicolas:
"Give Acadia all the credit, they played a good game," said Nicolas. "Next up for us is St. Mary's.  We will watch this film, make our corrections and prepare for them"
 
Up Next:
The Gaiters (0-1) will host the St. Mary's Huskies (1-0) on Saturday at 2 p.m. in their home opener on Coulter Field.  Tickets for the game are available at www.gaiters.ca/tickets.
 
Frequent Flyer Miles:
Bishop's chartered a flight out of the Sherbrooke airport direct to Halifax with Nolinor Aviation.
 

 
Social Corner:
Stay up-to-date with everything Bishop's Gaiters on social media using @BishopsGaiters and #GaiterNation.  Also be sure to check out the new-look www.gaiters.ca.
 
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