Butler runs past Valparaiso, 24-17, and into a three-way tie for 2nd in Pioneer Football League

VALPARAISO, Ind. -- , Joey Suchy raced 36 yards for a touchdown to start the fourth quarter to cap off Butler's 24-17 win over Valparaiso on Saturday, putting the Bulldogs in a three-way tie for second place in the Pioneer Football League. Butler (8-2) is now 4-2 in conference, tied with both Morehead State and and St. Thomas-Minnesota. But Bulldogs beat the Eagles earlier this season and host the Tommies Saturday. Nick Howard capped an 11-play, 80-yard drive on Butler's second possession, bulling over from the 1 to take a lead it never surrendered. Ryan Short kicked a 41-yard field goal to start the second quarter before the Beacons got on the board on Caron Tyler 's 33-yard touchdown pass to Gary Givens III to make it 10-7. Reagan Andrew scored on a one-yard keeper to make it 17-7 and the Bulldogs held a 17-10 lead at halftime.