FB: Machart, Pickett lead Huskies back to Vanier Cup

November 30, 2021

VANCOUVER - Running back Adam Machart and defensive lineman Riley Pickett are the Canada West Football Players of the Week after leading the Saskatchewan Huskies to a win in the Uteck Bowl on Saturday.

The Huskies knocked off the Montreal Carabins 14-10 in the national semifinal in Montreal to book their ticket to the Vanier Cup against the Western Mustangs in Quebec City, on Saturday.

Machart's made the play of the game came with just seconds remaining on the clock and the Huskies down by three. The fourth-year from Saskatoon, Sask. burst through a hole for a 13-yard touchdown to give the Huskies the win. Machart benefitted from a strong day in the trenches by the Huskies offensive line, rushing for 158 yards on 20 carries.

Riley Pickett is the conference's Defensive Player of the Week after helping a stout Huskie defence allow just 10 points to the Carabins on Saturday. The third-year defensive lineman had a pair of second quarter sacks that pushed Montreal back and lead to two missed field goals. The Saskatoon product racked up five solo tackles and a pair of assisted tackles in the game.

The duo were both honoured as Uteck Bowl Players of the Game, following the game. The Huskies, who return to the national championship for the first time since 2006, will meet Western at 1 p.m. EST on Saturday in Quebec City. The game can be watched live on CBCSports.ca and the CBC Gem app.

OFFENCE: RB - Adam Machart

  • Saskatchewan Huskies
  • Fourth-year
  • Saskatoon, SK
  • Kinesiology
  • STATS: 20 attempts / 148 yards / 1 touchdown

DEFENCE: DL - Riley Pickett

  • Saskatchewan Huskies
  • Third-year
  • Saskatoon, SK
  • Business
  • STATS: 7 tackles / 2 sacks