BUIES CREEK, NC. — Campbell’s rushing attack was unstoppable in Week 11 as they scored 6 touchdowns on the ground and added a field goal for good measure in their 45-28 victory over the Mercer Bears. All three members of the Camel backfield scored twice and junior kicker Crush Biggs split the uprights from 20 yards as the Camel offense would not be denied. Coach Justin Average was pleased with his team’s performance.

“I thought we bounced back well from last week’s unfortunate situation. Sometimes things are out of your control and you can only worry about what you have control over. We had control of the offense today and so we took care of business and that’s all you can ask.”

Campbell’s first half defense was spectacular, only allowing 1 touchdown on three possessions. The second half was less brilliant but Coach Average pointed out that the substitutes started getting more playing time as the score separation got larger which led to the Camels giving up points late in the fourth.

“The first team defense gave up two scores in six possessions and then the scrubs gave up two straight touchdowns which will be a point of emphasis in practice this week. There’s a reason we differentiate between first team and second team players and I hope the scrubs learn their lesson from this and get better.”

Fullback A. White finished with 118 yards on 18 carries and two touchdowns. Halfback Abom Snow ended the day with 132 yards on 17 carries and two scores, while quarterback Bro Stabbington ran the ball 15 times for 148 yards and two touchdowns. Coach Average said there was little time to celebrate as the Camels have their work cut out for them in Week 12.

“I know we’re on the fringe as far as the playoffs go and with Jacksonville State up big on ETSU right now, it looks like it could be a ‘win and we’re in’ situation for us next week. We’re going to focus on Week 12 next week and then let the committee decide for us after that. Like I said earlier, we’ll focus on the things we can control and do our part to put ourselves in the best possible position at the end of the season.”

Campbell is 8-3 on the year and 5-2 in conference play with a tough Jacksonville State team on the slate for Week 12. Mercer falls to 4-6 and will face a Kennesaw State squad that cannot be overlooked.