Clarke's 5 TDs lift Valparaiso to 42-35 win over Davidson

DAVIDSON, N.C. (AP) Ryan Clarke threw five touchdown passes, including the game-winner to Griffin Norberg with less than two minutes remaining, lifting

DAVIDSON, N.C. (AP) Ryan Clarke threw five touchdown passes, including the game-winner to Griffin Norberg with less than two minutes remaining, lifting Valparaiso to a 42-35 win over Davidson on Saturday.

Valparaiso took advantage of John Cook's 15-yard punt late in the fourth quarter and started the drive at midfield. Clarke led the Crusaders (1-3, 1-1 Pioneer Football League) down the field in six plays, ending in a 12-yard strike to Norberg on third-and-5. Clarke finished 18 of 32 for 244 yards, Brandon Hall had 98 yards rushing and Frank Catrine caught nine passes for 135 yards and two scores.

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Kellan Hughes intercepted Taylor Mitchell on the ensuing drive, icing the game for Valparaiso.

William Curran had two interceptions for Davidson (0-4, 0-2), which was seeking its first conference win since 2012. Curran's second interception set up William Morris's second touchdown catch of the day, giving Davidson a short-lived 35-28 lead.