Mounties Beat X-Men 24-20 in Senior Day Thriller

(Sackville, NB) The Mount Allison Mounties secured their first win of the 2025 AUS Football season in a back-and-forth game with the St. Francis Xavier X-Men.

After falling behind early, the Mounties responded with multiple long drives that resulted in points. First Kicker Graeme Maither connected on a 22-yard field goal, then Quarterback Nicolas Chabot punched in a short yardage run. Receiver Jaden Litzenberger brought down a spectacular jumping touchdown catch to bring the Mounties within one score, which was followed up by another short yardage touchdown run by Chabot after a defensive stop. The X-Men had a chance to win the game late, but a pass from Quarterback Silas Fagnan fell just incomplete in the endzone intended for Receiver Caleb Tremblay. The final score was 24-20 for the Mounties.

Running Back Malcolm Bussey had a pair of rushing touchdowns for the visiting X-Men, and Kicker Tyson Heather knocked down a pair of field goals.

St. Francis Xavier (4-2) are back at home next Saturday, October 18th to take on the Bishop's Gaiters, kickoff is set for 3:00pm. The Mount Allison Mounties (1-6) are on the road next week to take on the Acadia Axemen, with a playoff spot on the line. Kickoff is set for 2:00pm on Saturday, October 18th in Wolfville.

Recap courtesy of Mounties Athletics