Campbell holds steady to beat Valparaiso 17-3 Eds: APNewsNow. Campbell 17, Valparaiso 3.

VALPARAISO, Ind. (AP) Carl Smith and CJ Oates ran for a combined two touchdowns and 165 yards Saturday to lead Campbell to a 17-3 win over Valparaiso.

The Camels (3-7, 2-5 Pioneer League) scored on their first drive, going 82 yards in seven plays with Oates' 4-yard touchdown dash to cap it off.

Kicker Adam Willets hit a 20-yard field goal later in the quarter to go up 10-0.

Smith got his TD at the end of an eight-play, 80-yard drive in the second quarter and Campbell closed the half with a 17-0 lead.

The Camels dominated the Crusaders (1-9, 0-7) in both passing and rushing, posting 450 total yards to Valparaiso's 160.

Valpo's only score came in the final quarter with Andrzej Skiba's 20-yard field goal.

Campbell's win was its first on the road this season.

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