BUIES CREEK, N.C. (AP)—Ross Wiemer rushed for 148 yards and a touchdown, and Valparaiso returned an interception and a punt for scores, to help rout Campbell 47-14 on Saturday.
Wiemer was one of three Crusaders (3-7, 1-5 Pioneer League) to score on the ground, as Valparaiso outgained the Camels (1-9, 0-3) 342 rushing yards to 41. The Crusaders also capitalized on five turnovers, including four interceptions.
Campbell’s Brandon Chandler returned the opening kickoff 86 yards for a 7-0 lead, but Weimer’s 9-yard rush in the second quarter gave Valparaiso a 10-7 lead at halftime.
The Crusaders outscored the Camels 24-0 in the third quarter on Anthony Curry’s 38-yard interception return and John Popper’s 48-yard punt return for a touchdown.
The Crusaders went up 41-7 early in the fourth on Jake Riedel’s 2-yard run.
Head to Head - Week 12
| Team | Total Yds | Pass Yds | Rush Yds | First Downs | 3rdD% | Pen./Yds | Turnovers | Time of Poss. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Valparaiso | 381 | 39 | 342 | 20 | 41.7% | 7/64 | 0 | 36:32 |
| Campbell | 158 | 117 | 41 | 10 | 21.4% | 7/62 | 5 | 23:28 |