The Lancers started strong but couldn't survive a flag plagued second half, falling to the Ottawa Gee-Gees in the nation's capital, 56-24.
 
With the blue and gold having a bye week on the final week of regular season competition next week, the Lancers close out the 2019 year with a 1-7 record.
 
GAME STATS
Marvin Gaynor led the way on the ground for the Lancers gaining 116 yards on 11 carries. Ottawa's Jordan Burgher led all rushers with 162 yards on 21 carries and a touchdown.
 
Sam Girard led all passers going 22 of 38 for 334 yards, two touchdowns and an interception. Ben Maracle led the air attack for Ottawa, completing nine of 17 passes for 137 yards and two touchdowns.
 
Wes Simpson had a great defensive day, leading Windsor with eight tackles. Abed Hamidi led Ottawa with eight as well.
 
GAME FLOW
The Lancers defense gave up some yards on the first drive as the Gee-Gees marched down field and into scoring territory. Luckily the blue and gold tightened up and forced a field goal. The Lancers offense was ready to answer and did just that. Girard found Kaeden Walls for the first touchdown of the game, putting Windsor up 7-3. The Gee-Gees conceded a safety and kicked a field goal on their next possession to bring the game to within three points. 
 
On Ottawa's next drive, Maracle found Carter Matheson for a 42-yard score. Not to be outdone however, Girard and company went right down field again and found Walls again who went leaping over a defender into the end zone for the 19-yard touchdown, putting the Lancers up 16-13 heading into halftime.
 
Early in the third the Lancers looked to be in good shape on their first drive until penalties dragged the offense down. Two consecutive holding calls killed the drive, on the Gee-Gees possession they took advantage and scored as Maracle found his receiver from 22 yards out, making the score 21-19 after the kickoff went for a rouge. The Lancers drove down field to answer and looked to take the lead, however, Griffin Fenton's field goal attempt was blocked, keeping the Gee-Gees in the lead. The Windsor offensive miscues continued as Girard took a sack in the end zone, extending the Ottawa lead. The Lancers scored late in the fourth quarter but were heavily outdone in the second half, losing in Ottawa 54-26.
 
The Lancers would like to thank fans, friends of the program, parents, season ticket holders and all of Lancer nation for their support during the 2019 season. We look forward to year two of the Circelli era, kicking off in 2020.