MACON, Ga. — The Camel defense held the Bears scoreless in the fourth quarter on their way to a 27-13 road victory in Week Three. Mercer jumped out to an early 10-6 lead and looked to be in control until a miscue on defense led to a Campbell touchdown with time expiring in the second quarter.

QB #90 Toothless Nick dropped back and noticed senior TE Pitch Perf streaking down the sideline. Thankfully Perf had kept his clothes on as he reached up and hauled in the 62-yard touchdown to put the Camels up 13-10 at the break.

Mercer held Campbell to a 3-and-out to start the second half and then a 9-play drive lead to a field goal which tied the game at 13 with 3:25 left in the third quarter. Campbell’s defenders buckled down at this point and only allowed 17 yards the rest of the way including a pair of sacks. Coach Justin Average was happy with the defensive performance.

“Mercer always brings their best every time and I was proud of our defense for showing up. This is the fewest points we’ve allowed all season so I think this is something we can take and build on for Week Four.”

Uncle Rico of the Mercer Bears shook his head after the game while shaking Average’s hand. A reporter overheard their midfield exchange as time expired. Justin commented on the toughness of the Atlantic Sun South Division and Rico heartily agreed.

“Yeah ASun is looking stacked right now, we are gonna have true divisional battles.”

The Campbell media team was outsourced during the game to a third party and the following image turned up online almost immediately after the final whistle.

When asked for a comment on the design quality, Justin Average nodded solemnly and squinted as he said “next question?”

Mercer completes cross-divisional play next week against Savannah State for the second contest in the quest for the Georgia Belt. The Tigers are coming off an impressive win over Kennesaw State and look to secure the belt with a victory over the Bears.

Campbell moves on to face Alabama A&M who survived a late scare from Jacksonville University to win their first game last week. The Camels will aim to stay undefeated against a stingy Bulldog defense.