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Saskatchewan Rush lacrosse team downs Toronto Rock 13-8

The Saskatchewan Rush have clinched their spot in playoffs after defeating the Toronto Rock in Saskatoon on Saturday.

Win in Saskatoon clinches playoff spot for Rush

The Saskatchewan Rush takes a time out in mid-game action against the Vancouver Stealth in Saskatoon on Jan. 15, 2015. (Trevor Bothorel/CBC)

The Saskatchewan Rush lacrosse team has clinched a playoff spot after downing the Toronto Rock 13-8 on Saturday in Saskatoon. 

Mark Matthews had two goals and four assists and Robert Church had a goal and five helpers in the National Lacrosse League game.

Dan Taylor, Ben McIntosh and Zack Greer each added a pair of goals for the Rush (9-3) while Curtis Knight, Jeff Cornwall, Ryan Dilks and Jeremy Thompson added the others.

Rob Hellyer led the Rock (3-9) with two goals and three assists.

Turner Evans, Stephan Lablanc and Josh Sanderson had two goals apiece to round out the offence.

Saskatchewan's Aaron Bold made 31 saves for the win. Brandon Millers topped 40 of 53 shots for Toronto.