Playoffs in jeopardy after Huskies loss in Edmonton

The University of Saskatchewan has its work cut out for them in the Canada West Playoff race.

Saskatchewan’s losing streak moved to five games on Saturday after a 49-23 loss to the University of Alberta Golden Bears.

Alberta took a 21-4 lead into halftime and at one point led 42-7.

Mitch Hillis caught a pair of touchdown passes late in the fourth quarter, but by then the damage had been done. Hillis was a bright spot in the Huskies offense with 204 receiving yards on 8 catches.

At 2-5 on the season, Saskatchewan is tied with the Golden Bears for the fourth and final playoff spot.

The Huskies host Manitoba in the season finale on Saturday, October 28.