St. Francis Xavier X-Men linebacker Dyton Blackett forces Acadia Axemen receiver Brady Newcomb out of bounds during Atlantic university football action Saturday in Wolfville. The X-Men won 23-6. - Jason Malloy / Saltwire NetworkThe two-time defending champion St. Francis Xavier X-Men continue to roll through Atlantic university football opponents following a convincing 23-6 victory over the host Acadia Axemen on Saturday afternoon.
Fagnan was 18-for-28 with 268 yards for the X-Men , who haven’t lost a regular-season since dropping a 44-25 decision at Acadia on Oct. 11, 2019. St. F.X. visits Mount Allison on Saturday.Acadia Axemen receiver Julien Poirier-McKiggan turns up field against the St. Francis Xavier X-Men during an AUS football game Saturday in Wolfville. - Jason Malloy / Saltwire NetworkAt Lennoxville, Que.
The defending conference champion Capers opened the regular season with a 3-2 win over UNB on Saturday afternoon and then a convincing 7-1 victory over Moncton on Sunday afternoon. Grace Hannaford had five goals on the weekend.