Thursday, September 3, 2015
by Cody Bush, PFL Media Relations

PFL Scores: Thursday, Sept. 3

Campbell 41, Pikeville 20
#17 Eastern Kentucky 52, Valparaiso 10

RECAPS

CAMPBELL defeats Pikeville, 41-20

BUIES CREEK, N.C. – Running back De'Shawn Jones ran for a career-high 189 yards as Campbell outlasted Pikeville, 41-20, in nonconference action at Barker-Lane Stadium. Jones' night included a 60-yard touchdown run and an earlier 50-yard dash that broke the Camels' single-game record set in 2011. His rushing performance set the tone for the Camels offense that needed all of its 468 total yards to overcome a four turnover outing. Campbell linebacker Ugonna Awuruonye led the defense with seven tackles.

CAMPBELL RECAP: Camels top Pikeville 41-20 behind Jones' record night

 No. 17 Eastern Kentucky defeats VALPARAISO, 52-10

RICHMOND, Ky. – Freshmen shined for Valparaiso in a 52-10 season-opening loss to nationally-ranked Eastern Kentucky at Roy Kidd Stadium. Freshman defensive back Joey Diaz-Martinez made an impact in the fourth quarter, intercepting a pair of passes to halt Colonels drives. Freshman quarterback Dalton Stokes debuted and completed 11-of-19 passes for 89 yards. Running back Jake Hutson, a redshirt senior, scored the Crusaders lone touchdown on a 16-yard reception in the closing minutes. Linebacker Alex Green paced the Valparaiso defense with a nine-tackle outing that included 1½ tackles for loss.

VALPARAISO RECAP: Catrine, Diaz-Martinez Shine, but Crusaders Fall to EKU