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By Canadian Press

Jacobs tops Carruthers in Page playoff 3-4 game to reach semifinal at Montana’s Brier

Mar 8, 2025 | 3:31 PM

KELOWNA, B.C. — Alberta’s Brad Jacobs defeated Manitoba’s Reid Carruthers 6-5 in the Page playoff 3-4 game on Saturday afternoon at the Montana’s Brier.

Jacobs used hammer in the 10th end to score a single and lock up a berth in the semifinal Sunday morning at Prospera Place.

He’ll play the loser of the Page 1-2 game on Saturday night between top-ranked Matt Dunstone of Manitoba and defending champion Brad Gushue.

The 1-2 winner will advance directly to the final on Sunday.

Gushue is looking to win the national men’s curling championship for a record fourth straight time and seventh overall.

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Jacobs won the Brier in 2013 while Dunstone is looking for his first title.

This report by The Canadian Press was first published March 8, 2025.

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